Express the One Truth and Awaken a Sleeping Planet

Teacher Ophelius:

Today’s message is one of universal truth, and is the common denominator that unifies all persons on the earth regardless of their gender, race, religion, nation or culture.  It is true irrespective of beliefs, philosophies, or social conditioning, and remains the One Truth that can heal a world of all its maladies if such a truth was known to all peoples.  It is the One Truth that the sages and prophets have pointed too and men have searched for as long as he has walked the earth.  In ignorance or denial of this universal truth, man has brought all forms of suffering to this world and until it is known to all, the people of earth shall continue to suffer.

Everything that you can see, touch, hear, taste, and smell, is a part of this One Truth, it pervades all realities both seen and unseen, for there is nowhere you can go in all of creation that this truth is not present.  All consciousness is a part of this One Truth and it is the very core essence of all meanings, values, and universal principles.  Everything that is true, beautiful, and good is derived from this One Truth, and all that is false, ugly, dark, and evil, stands apart from it and in stark contrast to its light. 

The One Truth is present in life itself.  It is in the pattern of all life and in nature.  Its signature is written in the code of life.  The One Truth is perfect and complete, and all that is imperfect and incomplete is drawn to it.  The most desirable values of any man, woman, or child, are a reflection of this One Truth, and the expression of this thing we call love, is the interpretation of the divine expression that all people understand at the root of their being.  All love, compassion, and mercy, are universal characteristics of the One Truth.

It is the Will and desire of the One Truth to create, to explore, and to know itself by experiencing life in creative form, therefore, all that is alive and animated by Spirit is an individualized aspect of the One Truth seeking equilibrium with the divine Will.  Since all spirits are aspects of this One Truth and intimately connected through its consciousness, there really is no separation from it, only a man’s beliefs, denial, or ignorance of his connectedness creates the illusion of separation and so he sees himself as alone and self-important, falsely needing to gratify the desires of his animal nature.

It is in those persons (the individualized aspects of Spirit in form) who have awakened to the One Truth, that find themselves consciously aware and on a path moving inward toward the center of the One Truth.  They are experiencing life and expressing the Will of this One Truth in imperfect form, yet learning and gaining wisdom along the journey as a way to make perfect and achieve equilibrium with Source.  For it is in the journey, my dear friends, knowing this One Truth, that we fulfill the desire and the Will of that which we call “God,” that we become integrated with its light and become like Him.  There is no purpose more vital on your world than to know the One Truth and your connectedness to that Truth. 

Express the One Truth and awaken a sleeping planet.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

Be Counted as the First Ancestors of Light and Life

Teacher Ophelius:

Today, my dear friends, we are going to expand our horizons, extend our minds, ignite our souls, and become citizens of the universe.  There are many worlds out in the greater universe that are settled in Light and Life and its citizens enjoy and experience a very different kind of life because each one has been educated from birth about universe realities; their relationship to the Creator and to their fellows; and their co-creative role as universe citizens.  You students on the path have the capacity to become like those enlightened ones and enjoy a much different life than you have today.

Our mind becomes greatly expanded when we see ourselves as universe citizens, rather than just a mere resident of some terrestrial populace who runs over the same ground day after day, month after month, and year after year.  The universe is our playground, our destiny, and we were born into the primary system where life begins for so many new souls.  You are not so unlike these people of Light, for you have a similar capacity for understanding, and it is very likely that if you were taken at birth and transported to one of these worlds, raised by one of these families, that you also would know and understand how to live and work as a universe citizen on a world settled in Light and Life.

The difference between you and them is that you are only now just beginning to learn about some of the universe realities and spiritual principles as adults, that school children on these worlds are learning at a very young age.  Some celebrate the anniversary of the day of their Indwelling and are aware of the Divine Fragment throughout their lives.  These children therefore, are not weighted down with all types of dysfunctions and deficiencies, for they already know the framework of the Great Plan and are preparing for their next co-creative roll in the universe.  Their societies therefore, are not plagued with destructive behaviors, for they were never introduced into their upbringings.  They see life beyond the terrestrial world and know that they have the opportunity to live eternally and participate in the Great Plan.  Yet they are not Agondonters like you, (those who believe without seeing) for they live with the reality of divinity in their midst. 

You, my dear friends, have grown up on a world that has been visited by the Creator Son, a one in ten million chance in the local universe, and are about to be divinely visited again by a Magisterial Son in preparation for the days of Light and Life.  You are the first-wave; the “game changers;” and you can be the first of many to expand your mind and live as a universe citizen and participate in the reclamation of this world.  Make room in your minds for this new way of thinking and being.  Unload all the dysfunctions of your past and step up to be counted as the first ancestors of Light and Life.  We, your teachers, are an extension of this Great Plan to the citizens of Urantia and so you have the opportunity to participate with us.  Work with us, for this is what it is to be a universe citizen—to live with purpose and to see life beyond this world; to participate and anticipate your role as a universe citizen and be responsible for the energy you carry.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

Open the Layers of the Mind with Direct Communication

Teacher Ophelius:

Today, my dear friends, we would like to share a prayer with you.  You have been given many lessons by your teachers, which are all good and healthy for the mind and soul, and yet, only reading the lesson does not guarantee that you fully understand it or know how to apply it in your daily lives.  It is therefore necessary that you prepare the mind using the techniques we have talked about to open the layers of the mind for input from your Indwelling Spirit who can assist you in understanding and applying those lessons.

Your Thought Adjuster (God’s pre-personal Spirit) is the Master Operator, which knows you so intimately—knows how your unique mind works, and truly knows the most effective way to reach and to teach you how to digest and use the information in spiritual messages.  Because you have free will, you can allow or ignore this highest form of spiritual input, yet we know many of you students on the path want to learn, discern, and allow your Thought Adjuster to work in your mind and help you grow.

Prayer, my friends, is communication.  It is a direct connection with the Father, the first Source and Center of all creation, and there is no better way to open up the layers of the mind for spiritual input than to make that highest connection with deity.  It is the “drain cleaner” of the mind that clears out all the terrestrial thoughts about doing and thinking in the material world and focuses the mind, using the Agondonter’s faith, on “being”—the awareness of sonship.  Sonship therefore, is the acknowledgement of the sovereignty of God as your spiritual Father—you being His child and heir to eternal life.  To communicate with God is growth; therefore prayer is an effective way to open the layers of the mind for spiritual discernment and soul expansion.

Please pray with me:

Heavenly Father, I come before you with a heart of gratitude and thankfulness for knowing that I am your child and that I have become aware of this most precious gift that allows me to live eternally in service to you.  Father, I don’t fully understand what it means to serve you and be like you, yet in faith, I allow you to reveal this understanding to me as I make my mind ready to receive it.  I open my mind now to you, Father, and allow you to teach me what I need to know at this time in my spiritual journey, that I may grow and expand my awareness of you and my purpose in this world and in the greater universe.

Remind me, Father, of your Indwelling Presence in the midst of my busy day that I may take pause and open my mind to your quiet voice.  I willingly ask for your assistance in having mastery over my emotions and reactions to those who are less aware of your presence that I may be more open, patient, and loving.  Guide me to know when to speak and when not to speak that I may better discern the place in which others stand on the path, be it near or far from you.   Keep me in a state of readiness to receive your guidance, Father, for I desire this constant contact with you, my guides, and guardians.  I love you, Father, and I know that I am loved by you.

And so it is.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  
 

Techniques for Receiving Divine Guidance - Part 2

Teacher Ophelius:

We continue today with our lesson on the steps necessary to receive and to become aware of divine guidance through the understanding and conditioning of the first layer of consciousness—that layer that transmutes the higher vibrational frequencies of the second and third layers into electrochemical impulse.  By your understanding of these processes, you can then begin to tune into the awareness of these higher forms of divine communication.

The first step is to reduce or clear out terrestrial input from the senses and make room in the pores of the first layer.  This can be done through stillness or bringing your awareness to a clear open channel.  Monitoring what comes into the mind and choosing healthy terrestrial stimuli is essential to achieving the ability to “be at peace” at any given moment.  Being “at peace” is therefore the precondition for divine reception.

The second step is to elevate your thoughts and feelings to attempt to match the higher frequencies of the third layer of input.  This can be done by having thoughts of higher vibration like: love, compassion, gratitude, forgiveness, joy and other thoughts that make you “feel good.”  This conditions the mind and opens the pores of the first layer.  Have you noticed that when you “feel good” that good thoughts come into the mind?  Having negative thoughts (thick and low in vibration) restricts the pores in the first layer and so nothing “good” can come in when these lower vibrational forms pervade the first layer.

The third step is awareness.  Having conditioned your mind for third-layer input, you can place your attention on the thoughts that come into your mind extemporaneously which are not generated by your own mind.  These are the thoughts that seep in and allow you to process and make decisions that are in alignment with the Father’s Will.  It is your conscious decision (free will) whether or not to act on these inputs that constitute alignment with the Will of God.

The fourth step is discernment, which you must exercise because of the fine line that exists between your own positive thoughts and those of divine origin.  This is a process that you learn through experience and practicing these methods of positive conditioning.  The more you keep your thoughts elevated throughout your day, the more divine input you will allow into the first layer, therefore we admonish you to “stay positive” and aware.

The idea of “praying without ceasing” is the optimal condition for the mind to receive divine input.  Maintaining a nearly unbroken line of communication with Spirit in both asking and receiving is the best way to interpret the Will of God.  It is therefore the objective of the student to move into this condition of receptivity.

Have a “good” day my friends,

The Circle of Seven
  

Techniques for Receiving Divine Guidance - Part 1

Teacher Ophelius:

Today’s message is about receiving guidance from within, for this form of spiritual communication is something most everyone experiences to greater or lesser degrees, yet all will receive some form of divine guidance whether they are aware of its source or not.  You students on the path can learn how to become more aware of this divine input by practicing a few techniques to allow your conscious mind to notice the difference between your own thoughts and the leadings of your Indwelling Spirit, Guides, or Guardians.  Most of you will be surprised at how much information is directed toward you for the growth of your soul or for the benefit of others, and when you learn to recognize it, you can benefit even more because you are less likely to dismiss its gentle prompting.

Whenever you wish to receive divine guidance, you need to prepare your mind for spiritual input.  The animal mind, with its electrochemical operating system, is not optimally “tuned” for spiritual input because its normal state of awareness works in layers.  The first layer of consciousness is primarily concerned with terrestrial input—the interpretation of events that are stimulated by the sensory organs: vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.  This type of stimulation produces a chemical release in the brain which allows electrical energy to travel the neuron pathways of the body in response to the various kinds of sensory input. This first layer of consciousness is the primary interface of awareness through which all input, sensory, subconscious, or super-conscious must pass before you may process it in the brain and make decisions.

The second layer, the sub-consciousness, seeds the first layer and influences conscious decision making through the circuits of the Adjutant Mind Spirits: intuition, understanding, courage, knowledge, counsel, worship, and wisdom.  These are like radio stations from the Mother Spirit that broadcast their influence to the subconscious mind and which will find lodgement in the first layer as it “seeps in” like water through a sieve. This second layer of consciousness is vibrational which requires that the first layer interpret those vibrations and turn them into electrochemical responses.  This is also true for the third layer.

The third layer is the Super-consciousness.  This is the “soul mind” and this is where the Indwelling Spirit operates coordinating all spiritual input.  This layer is the farthest removed from the conscious mind and of the highest vibration and so it is the most difficult to be interpreted by the first layer, the conscious mind.  Like the second layer, it also “seeps in” yet only when the first layer is conditioned to receive its gentle voice.  It is to this “conditioning” that we would like to direct your attention.  Those who live life on the surface and are spiritually unaware have yet to condition their minds for spiritual input because they have nearly filled the conscious mind to capacity with terrestrial stimuli.

In order to open the pores of the first layer to receive the higher, finer vibrations of the third layer, you have to “consciously” elevate your mood and thoughts (raise your vibration) to receive spiritual input. We will speak about the steps necessary to prepare the mind for third-layer input in Part 2 of this message.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven 
  

Discover What Remains

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about the “death of the self” and how it is possible to pass from ego consciousness—living for the self, to the consciousness of the Spirit—living in partnership with God as a universe citizen.  It is a decision born from the seat of the soul that recognizes the greater reality of eternal values over the impermanence of material gain and selfish gratification.  For most, this greatest of “ah-ha” moments marks the end of an old meaningless life of “doing” and the beginning of a new life of “being.” 

The “death of the self” is a metaphor, yet that is exactly what happens when you become “born of the Spirit,” you pass from a state of separation to one of wholeness.  By letting go of control, struggle, and frustration for the things in life you truly cannot control, you experience, for the first time, the peace of faith and the assurance that you are loved by God.  Like passing a baton in a relay race, you “allow” Spirit to become your sprinting partner in life—to give you relief when you are out of breath from running on your own, and you trust that this new partnership will guide you through the race where you shall discover the eternal values of what really matters in life.

For many, it takes a serious shake-up to bring all the busyness of “doing” to a standstill, to allow the soul to look out through the eyes of the mind to see how fragile is the framework of the life you have built on things that will soon pass away.  If you were to be stripped of everything material—your job and title, your home, your car, your wealth, your entertainments, what remains?  Who are you now? What do others in your life mean to you and how do others see you without all that you possessed?  After all the sifting you soon discover what remains.  That part that is left at the bottom of the strainer has value to God and the people in your life that love you for who you really are—not for the title that you hold.

This is the place where God can speak to the “real you” and give you that assurance that you are a beloved child worthy of eternal life.  You don’t have to suffer the loss of all your material comforts to come to this place of understanding, you only have to surrender your pride and remove the mask that the ego projects that shrouds the real you from standing in the light of the One Truth.  It is only in the death of the self that you can truly know the real you, and like a child who comes into this world without title, without wealth, and without fear, it is the child-like faith and trust in the “spirit-born you” that will bring you to the peace and understanding of the eternal values and meanings of life in the universe—a part of the whole.

Examine yourself today, my friends, without all that you have and do, and discover what remains.  Ask yourself, “What is the legacy I will leave behind in this world when I have passed?”  “Did I build eternal friendships and loves?”  “Will I be remembered for who I was as a person with loving regard?”  “Did I touch the lives of others in a meaningful way while I had the opportunity?”  Don’t wait until your life has passed to think about these things, ask them now and willingly acknowledge the death of the self, and embrace the new life of the Spirit.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

Perplexing Moral Dilemma

Teacher Ophelius:

Today we would like to talk about decision making and how to ask for guidance in those times in your life where difficult decisions must be made to move you through some perplexing moral dilemma.  It is not always clear to know what the Will of God is in all the complex situations that you find yourself in, and so it takes time and dialog in prayer with your Heavenly Father to sort it all out.  Be assured that there are councils on high that can and do work with you to point you in the direction that will bring about the greatest good for all in the situation you find yourself in.  Be therefore patient and make your decision in the subtle discovery of those influences of peace that present themselves to you.

Understand that not all decisions will appear to work in your favor in the short term, yet be willing to allow the providence of God to move in your life where it shall bring forth a greater benefit to your soul and to all those involved.  It is better to wait and pray than to make a decision in haste.

In those rare instances where you have stood in the shoes of both sides of an issue and you find no clear path, having applied all the experience and wisdom in your being, we suggest that you bring your case to the Father and ask that a High Council be assigned to deliberate on the issue at hand.  If you choose this method of judicial summary, you must then bring before the council the facts of the matter and present them in a non-biased way, skewing it not to your emotional desires or prejudices, but be willing to reveal every detail no matter how difficult it is to look at.  Start from the very beginning of the matter and walk through the entire history that led up to the impasse and include any relevant prehistory that may have influence on the case.  Represent both sides with integrity and honesty and then state your intention for the outcome of the decision.

Having stated your case, go in peace and wait for the opinion of the High Council to be made manifest in your life.  The answer may come in a form you are not expecting, and in some cases the situation may change where you see a clear path and where you can be decisive and act with peace and integrity.  Be ever mindful that these difficulties you face are put in your path as a way for you to overcome something that is preventing you from growing or as a way to demonstrate leadership and to show readiness in preparation for greater responsibilities.

Go in peace and have faith in the divine process.  The Father’s love is abundant and His justice is merciful and unerring.  Those who bring their cares to Him shall find the peace that surpasses all understanding.  Go now into your room and close the door—open the chambers of your heart and he shall abide therein.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

This is the Story of Us All

Teacher Ophelius:

“I am not worthy of salvation, for I have lived a life that is less than holy, and I cannot stand in the presence of my maker with a past like this.” “I have failed so many times; hurt so many with my selfish pride; spoken so harshly with my sharp tongue; looked away from those in need; and never set foot in a house of prayer.”  How can anyone so wretched possibly deserve to live eternally in service to God?” “Wherefore shall I abide when my days here on this world are over?”

There are many on your world who have now, or at some time in the past, said these very words and felt that they are not worthy of God’s love and mercy, but I tell you there could be no such thing further from the truth, my dear friends.  These are the very thoughts of the “Prodigal Son” who after squandering his Father’s inheritance, and living a wonton life, found himself starving in a pigpen in a faraway land—longing for the days when he was in his father’s house.  After much lamenting, he decided that he would return home and ask for forgiveness and work as a servant in his father’s house where he would humbly abide and eat bread with the other servants.  What did this young man find upon his return?

“…This father loved this son and was always on the lookout for his return, so that on the day he approached his home, even while he was yet afar off, the father saw him and, being moved with loving compassion, ran out to meet him, and with affectionate greeting he embraced and kissed him. And after they had thus met, the son looked up into his father’s tearful face and said: ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no more worthy to be called a son’ — but the lad did not find opportunity to complete his confession because the overjoyed father said to the servants who had by this time come running up: ‘Bring quickly his best robe, the one I have saved, and put it on him and put the son’s ring on his hand and fetch sandals for his feet.’

“And then, after the happy father had led the footsore and weary lad into the house, he called to his servants: ‘Bring on the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry, for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ And they all gathered about the father to rejoice with him over the restoration of his son.” 
 
You see, dear friends, this is the story of us all, for we were not created to be perfect in this life, yet when we come to this place where we can see this imperfection in ourselves, and acknowledge our failures, we stand at the door of great opportunity—to live in the awareness of the Father’s love and mercy where He sees us as yet far off, but waiting with open arms for us to return to Him.  We only need to choose to accept His love and mercy and live eternally as His ascending sons and daughters.  Once we become aware and choose this path, we live each day with the blessed assurance of knowing our place in the universe as His experiential children who are loved unconditionally.  This, my friends, is the beginning of a life of service—one of the Parts contributing to the Whole of creation, where each day we become more like Him, and being more like him, we learn to love and be compassionate toward others who are yet unaware of His great unconditional love and mercy.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Alignment: The Key to Inward Movement

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today, Dear one, is about the relationship between the Spirit and the soul—how both are necessary to answer the Creator’s call to perfection through the accumulation of those experiences that are derived of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.  Growth of the soul is attained through cooperation with the Indwelling Spirit, yet free will choice determines the quality of the experiences for which the Spirit will retain and counterpart those experiences for both the soul and for the Supreme Being.  Finding that “alignment” with the Will of God ensures the experience and the wisdom gleaned thereof will be deposited in the seat of the soul where progress is made and the character of that personality is more perfected and god-like than it was a moment before.  “Alignment” therefore, becomes the key to inward movement, growth, and unity with God.

Life on your world and the struggles you face in your daily life provides the opportunity for you to choose which experiences you will have and how those choices affect the lives of those in your circles.  Alignment with the Father’s Will occurs in two general ways:

1.)    When a connection is made with other souls where what you do or say 
        has an influence that shapes the thought life or the path of that individual 
        in a positive way where they “move” inward from where they were before 
        having contact with you.
         a.)    Seed sowing
         b.)    Leading by example
         c.)    Selfless acts of love and compassion free from judgment and 
                  recompense

2.)    Spirit inspiration
         a.)    The realization of truth and the free will capitulation of error
         b.)    The appreciation for, or the co-creation of beauty
         c.)    The free will choice to do good works (positive intention)

In either case, “following the heart” leads to alignment for both the God knowing individual and those that are moving toward divine awareness.  Those that serve the self or gratify the selfish desires of the ego are not in alignment with the Will of God and so those decisions and experiences are not likely to survive and become a part of the soul-character unless they are the catalyst for positive change—those experiences that teach lessons that “move” the individual to think and act in “alignment” with God’s Will.

The Indwelling Spirit, as the Master Operator, coordinates and guides by giving you the opportunity to look inward before making choices, thus providing you the inspiration to act in alignment with the Will of God.  When you pause and look within the deep pool of divine love and knowledge, the contrast with the desires of the ego become apparent, and your decisions then become a matter of self-will to act in whole or in part with the Divine Will.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

How Will You Answer When the Master Calls?

Teacher Ophelius:

Today dear one, we would like to speak to all the students on the path.  When I say “on the path” I mean those of you who have accepted the One Truth, who recognize God the Father as the Creator of all, and have become aware of His presence in your life.  I’m speaking to those of you who have consecrated your will to do the Father’s Will in this world and be His eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and feet—His experiential partners and co-creators—those who Christ identified as “the salt of the earth.”  If you identify yourself as one of His, then open your ears and listen to what the Spirit says.

Those that have shall be given more; those that have not, that which they have shall be taken away.  To those who have been given much, more is expected.  You are to be the ambassadors of light in this darkened world and you are under scrutiny by those who are searching for this light.  Therefore you have the responsibility to represent Christ Michael, the Creator Son, as you speak and act in His behalf.  It is His desire that you all share a spirit of unity, while expressing your unique ideas and abilities, and become an example to the world of a people who speak and act dignified, who have overcome the pettiness of vain glory and who exhibit the fruits of the Spirit in their daily lives.

This is a time of self-examination—to look at the state of the soul; to take inventory of the blessings you have been given and to hold that gift of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness you have been afforded up against the contrast of the world and acknowledge the fortunate spiritual position you hold in this place and time on Urantia.  The world is watching you like they are watching a politician—waiting for you to fall.  They hold your feet to the fire and use your own words against you.  Be therefore mindful of your sharp tongues and speak to each other with the same respect and kindness you would have them do unto you.  In the admonition of Christ, you are to love your fellows not just with a neighborly love, or a brotherly love, but with a Fatherly love.  This Fatherly love is a greater love and one that expects more from those who have been “given more.”

There are two paths and One Plan.  The One Plan is the divine blueprint for your life—the plan the Indwelling Spirit is guiding you by.  The two paths are: one that follows this divine blueprint, the other is the actual life you live.  As you examine the self, take stock of these two paths and see how close or how far you are from walking the divine path.  You may say, “but how do I know the divine plan for my life teacher?”  You do know it when you stop and live in the moment—it is that inner voice that points to the way of love.  It is there and you always know it deep down in the depths of the soul.  You only ignore it when the selfish child (the ego) comes out and wants its way.

Those who represent the Christ must choose mastery over the indulgence of the selfish child and be willing to be held to a higher standard.  Are you prepared to get up and walk with the Master when he calls you and says, “Come follow me?”  How will you answer when the Master calls?

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

The Law of Vibration – The Order of Universe Realities

 An Excerpt from Chris Maurus’ Upcoming Book on Universe Realities

The soul and the continuity of consciousness will always make use of a “vehicle” (a form) to suit the realm of its current place of development.  As the soul ascends from world to world, realm to realm, system to system, universe to universe, the vehicle must change to suit its environment and to facilitate the unfolding of the soul’s potentials, which may include sensory abilities that are above and beyond our current understanding. 

Not only will this vehicle change from this physical form we understand, but it will become less dense and lighter (higher in vibration) as we move inward through the multiverse to a more pure spirit form.  We can expect to have semi-physical type vehicles in the early phases of our ascendant life that will change to a more spiritual type vehicle in the later phases of our near god-like development. 

These developmental stages and realms in the hereafter are purposeful as to segregate groups of souls that have achieved similar vibrational status. Unlike here on earth, where we are “in the mix” with all types of individuals at various stages of spiritual development, from the highly enlightened, to the darkest deprived and deranged minds, in the developmental planes of the mansion world system, all souls “go unto their own place.”  Souls will find themselves in realms where they belong with other souls having attained a similar spiritual and vibrational development—some only moderately more enlightened and others less so, yet all as a group make up a community of souls of similar awareness. 

Those souls who belong to the lower vibrational realms cannot go into the higher realms until they have earned that “rite of passage” by perfecting their consciousness and thus raising their vibrational signatures enough to move inward to the finer higher energies of the successive vibrational realms.  These less developed souls residing in the lower realms would find it very uncomfortable to approach the boundary of the successive realm because of the differences in vibrational quality. 

Since each successive realm is of a higher vibrational quality, you might expect that it may be similar to placing one’s hand in a microwave oven—the higher frequencies would cause the semi-physical bodies of the less developed souls to heat up to an uncomfortable level, preventing them from approaching the boundary of the successive realm.  On the other hand, any soul may visit a realm of lower vibration to assist and teach those less perfected souls how to improve their state of consciousness so they too can move into the higher realms of light.  Inversely, souls from higher realms would find the lower realms colder, darker, and denser than their native realm of existence, yet tolerable.  This “soul-charity” provides for the continued opportunity for those of dissimilar vibration to learn from each other as they progress and ascend the training worlds of our local system.

Note from Teacher Ophelius:  “Make good use of your time here on earth while you are ‘in the mix’ where you have the opportunity to perfect your consciousness and raise your spiritual vibration.”  “That way, you can participate in the co-creation of the Great Plan rather than standing at the side lines struggling to understand it like so many who are living on the surface of life.” 
  

Relationships are the Reflection of the Divine

Teacher Ophelius:

Today, dear one, we would like to talk about relationships and how important they are in the journey of the soul.  There are many types of relationships and these are the very things that prepare us for unification with the I AM, and so is it that these relationships become the survivable part of the human experience—that highly prized gift you share with the Creator as you live, and move, and have your being.  Beneath all your striving, your pursuits, your successes, your love of others, there is but one Real Relationship, and that is to know the One Truth and to find and experience the greatest, most pure, and absolute unconditional love there is in all of creation—to experience the final embrace of God.

All of you humans on the earth are in various stages of spiritual development and each of you has a greater or lesser degree of personal experience and relationship with deity.  Simply acknowledging the sovereignty of God as creator of all constitutes a relationship.  When you are born into the world, the Creator puts in place a “tension” between you and Himself that draws you back to Him like a magnet.  We call this drawing power “Spiritual Gravity.”  God knows that because you are new souls starting out at the beginning of life that you must learn very quickly many things and develop relationships with others to prepare you for your journey back home, and so you naturally seek out those experiences and relationships on earth that emit the greatest spiritual gravity.

Many are drawn to this spirit gravity in the compliment of being—a lover, for it is said that “to behold the eyes of love is to see the face of God.”  This is why so many seek for the elusive “soul-mate,” because to them, this relationship would signify the greatest degree of “reflection” or unconditional love, which emits the greatest degree of spiritual gravity—the closest thing to unity with the creator while living in a state of imperfection.  All relationships—friends, lovers, parents, and children will exhibit varying degrees of this spiritual gravity and so you experience varying degrees of love from each relationship, which is in reality a reflection of the divine countenance, but conditioned by imperfection.  This is why your most valuable relationships are those that love you with “less-condition.” 

Some seek this spiritual gravity through indirect relationships as in the creation of art or music.  A musician channels the expression of the soul in his or her music; the artist, through his or her painting or sculpture.  The “feed-back” or appreciation or joy that others get from experiencing the artist’s work provides the spiritual gravity and the reflection of the divine through this indirect relationship.

It therefore becomes evident that those things that survive and become a part the soul are in “relationship” with the three divine attributes: Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.  Each relationship that embodies Truth, Beauty, or Goodness, teaches us something that we can use to transform our imperfect self into something that will bring us closer into unity with Source.

To freely give love without expectation is to mimic the divine pattern, and so as you do this, you shall receive even greater love in return because by giving, you move closer to unity, therefore do you “feel” the greater effect of spirit gravity—Unconditional Love.

Peace to You,

The Circle of Seven
  

“Do You Know Which Way the Wind Blows?”

Teacher: The Preacher

Today we will talk about the weather.  Do you know which way the wind blows? The wind blows from a new direction and it indicates the change of seasons.  You and your life are in the season of change and all things are becoming new.  Though you may walk the same ground today, your soul is growing and you are seeing the world through maturing eyes.  You are beginning to observe the actions of others from a higher perspective and holding your own thoughts up for examination with the leadings of spirit.  You are entering the autumn of the old self where the leaves that served and nourished you in the summer are beginning to show their colors and you see them slowly falling away from you.  Those around you are fearful of losing their leaves and hold on, yet for you, to let go will keep you safe from the storms of winter and your branches will not break.

You are turning inward for a season while the winter rages on around you.  You feel not the cold, nor the wind, because you have entered into the bliss of a spirit filled life.  You are alive inside like never before and your desire for deeper meanings and spiritual values sustains you and draws your roots deeper into the ground.  Your spirit soars in the midst of the gray skies, and your mind takes you to the greener pastures of peaceful realms where no harm can befall you.  You are safe and warm in the bosom of the Father, for his promises give you strength and healing beyond all measure.

Your love for kindred spirits deepens and your compassion is enduring for those who are breaking under the load of heavy burdens.  Put your finger in the air, my friends, and feel which way the wind blows.  You are not ignorant of the changing season, for you anticipate and prepare for the coming of spring’s first kiss and there you put your hope in the brighter days ahead.  Sing loudly now and drown out the howling winds of winter, for your melodies warm the souls around you.  You are an icon—a magnificent symbol of strength and you wear the winter snows like a crystal robe where you glisten like an alabaster tower in the cold sun. 

The Father loves you and His Spirit indwells you and leads you to that secret pasture where only He and you know the way.  Spend time here and sit at the Master’s feet and learn to listen to His soft wise voice.  The time for questions and answers is past—now there is only the knowing that emerges from deep within.  You trust now because there is no division.  His voice leads you and points the way toward your purpose in this world.  Hush now, and bask in the warmth of this Inner Sun and sprout the new blossoms of the coming age. Can you see how beautiful you are?  The Father sees you this way—full of love, full of life, and sweet with the nectar of wisdom.  See it now in your own mind and BECOME! 

Peace and Love to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

Meditation for the Expansion of Spiritual Awareness

Teacher Ophelius:

Dear one, you have asked us about a practical application for building spiritual awareness and we acknowledge that many of you students on the path are interested in doing that which will expand your abilities to hear and receive from Spirit.  We have considered this and so we will suggest an exercise that may help you discover new ways to interact with us as well as discovering something new about yourselves—a sort of  “new twist” on an old theme.

As we and the other teachers have said to you students many, many times: the greatest way to expand your awareness is to “meditate, meditate, and meditate!”  When we say, “meditate” we do not mean to merely clear the mind, but to have an intention for your meditation, and this is the key to success for what you are looking to accomplish in your meditation. 

The universe is a very big place and mind can go anywhere in it, for it is not bound by time or distance, so therefore your imagination is the vehicle for exploration.   To use your imagination as the fuel for learning, you must be open and curious.  You must also be prepared to receive and acknowledge what you have experienced in the meditation.

We would like you students to “pair-up” with a spiritual friend, someone who you are comfortable sharing spiritual experiences with, and create an intention for a synchronized meditation where you will both be participating in the meditation at the exact same moment.  If you are in different time zones, make arrangement for simultaneous interaction.  Use the following steps as a guide for your meditation:

1. Choose your partner and agree on a meditation time.


2. Predetermine an intention for the meditation.  This can be anything: healing a patient or each other, sending loving energy somewhere it is needed, meeting a guide or teacher, discovering a hidden place in the construct, or even holding a meditation within your meditation!  Your imagination is limitless, so use it and make that your intention—there are no boundaries.  The important thing here is to go wherever it takes you.


3. Choose a meeting “place.”  This is a construct that you agree on.  It can be a real place or something you create in your imagination, but you both will want to hold that construct in your mind for the duration of the meditation.  If it helps you to “see it” then find a picture of a place of beauty or somewhere you have visited in your past that is inspirational and share it with your partner.


4. Prepare yourself for the meditation and place your consciousness into the construct.  Try to experience the environment of the construct as vividly as you can—see it, feel it, smell it, and hear it.  Explore the construct and make note of what you find there.


5. Meet your meditation partner in the construct.  Greet each other and explore the construct together and participate in the agreed upon intention, whatever that may be, and record the event in your memory for the duration of the meditation.


6. Soon after the meditation, write down your experiences and share it with your partner.  Compare notes and discuss the significance of the experience.

This is a most excellent way to expand your spiritual awareness by being accountable with a spiritual partner.  Bringing together the power of two minds can expand the possibilities of your super-conscious experience—something we highly recommend.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven 
  

Prayer of Perfection

Teacher Ophelius:

Today dear friends, I will lead you in a prayer.  It is important for your spiritual life that you learn to pray and make that intimate connection with the Universal Father.  It is best to go into your room alone and speak the words of your desires aloud with God.  There is something special that happens in the soul when the vibrations of your voice are directed sincerely at the Creator of all.  It is like a primer to starting an engine that opens up a gateway to the highest road to the Father’s presence.  Your prayer is ALWAYS heard, for there is no matter more important in the entire universe than the child’s desire to be with the Divine Parent.

Before we begin, we will start with an intention, and this is a very important part of the process.  Your intention is to make a direct connection with God.  You will contemplate this connection and you will see yourself making this intimate connection even before you begin.  You are to use the circuit of the Father which is something you and all Adjuster indwelt mortals have.  Knowing that your Thought Adjuster is the Master Operator, you will be confident that all your petitions will have priority and will use this special circuit that only the experiential children of the Father have.  You will center yourself, clear your mind, get comfortable, and prepare yourself for this most intimate and sacred rite of passage.


“Father, fill me with your divine unconditional love, for I wish to be cleansed with the healing power of this love before I enter into the hallow ground of your presence.” 

“I am your ascending child and it is my greatest desire to be connected to you in this moment.”  "Fill me now, Father, with healing light that I may shine like brilliant gold before you.” 

“I love you, Father, and I wish to become like you and learn to love the way you love.” 

“Send me the opportunities Father that I may open the door and choose the way that shall lead my soul to greater unity with you.” 

“Remind me of those thoughts and habits that are not in alignment with your perfect Will that I may see these imperfections in myself and choose to correct them.”

“Empower me, Father, and tap into the treasures of my potentials while I live, and move, and have my being in this world.”

“Lead me to the knowledge that points the way to my part and purpose in the Great Plan that I may learn and experience those things that will bring me into alignment with your Will.”

“Direct my feet into the path of those who are here to assist and teach me.” “Let me be grateful even when the lessons they teach are difficult, for I know there is a greater purpose in all these life experiences.”

“Send your angels to protect me, my family, and friends, for they are important to me and my growth here on this world.”

“Let me stand now in silence before you and bask in the perfect light of your love…(pause in silence)…and so I AM Love.”

 
Peace to you my friends,

The Circle of Seven
  

Understanding the Connection to Your Higher-Self (Part 2)

Teacher Ophelius:

In continuation of our message last week, it is important to practice bringing your awareness to your Higher-self.  Just as it is healthy to exercise the body to have good blood flow and muscle tone, so too is it important to sit in the silence and connect with the Heavenly Father through the Thought Adjuster, the Higher-self.  Since this Fragment of God is personal and uniquely “tuned” to your soul, you have direct and immediate access and can communicate any thought, prayer, or desire at any time, night or day.  To make this Presence of the Father more real and personal to you, you may name this pre-personal entity that lives within your mind and name Him or Her (you decide) anything you like. Bring Her in close and personal to you.

Since your Higher-self is the Master Operator and is personally assigned to your soul, She is closer to you than any, and is dutifully committed to “spiritulizing” your mind and setting you on a course toward spiritual unity with the Universal Father on Paradise.  You may begin to hear her subtle voice as you begin to integrate your thoughts with the higher thoughts promoted by Her.  A way to do this is to bring your awareness to Her in any given moment.  This may sound difficult, yet there is a way to achieve this kind of connection.

There are three steps to developing a closer relationship with your Higher-self:
 

1.)    Schedule time for stillness meditation.  This is a very important part of establishing your willingness to communicate and your desire to have conscious two-way communication.  This is where your spiritual circuit to the Father is “thickened”—more can be given as the conduit is upgraded for greater spiritual input.  

This is the “God  Level” of your relationship with the Higher-self.

2.)    Bring your awareness to your Higher-self in any idle moment whenever you are not distracted by material life.  Simply acknowledge your awareness that She is there with you. To do this also means you may have to eliminate unnecessary distractions like media overload, watching TV, news, and entertainments that constantly fill the mind with chatter.  Develop a more peaceful thought life and begin to converse with Her while driving, relaxing at home, or any place where you are not communicating with others.  Begin to actively share experiences while you hold your awareness of the Higher-self.  
This is the “Self Level” of your relationship with the Higher-self.

3.)    Begin to refer and confer your thoughts with your Higher-self as you are actively engaged in service to others.  As you are listening to a friend with a problem or need, bring your awareness to your Adjuster and ask for loving guidance in your questions and answers to that person or actively pray for their highest good as if you have split your attention between your friend and God.  Be aware that both you and your friend have Thought Adjusters and that they can and do communicate with each other.  Picture this connection while you service your friend’s needs.  
This is the “Service Level” of your relationship with the Higher-self.

The two most important things to hold in your mind when strengthening your connection to your Higher-self, is INTENTION and AWARENESS.  Start today, my friends, and tap into the latent abilities that you were gifted with.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

Understanding the Connection to your Higher-Self (Part One)

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about understanding the connection you have to your Higher-Self: The Father’s Presence within.  There is no higher spiritual contact you have than to connect with the Indwelling Spirit within you, for to do so is to actually make contact with the Creator of the Universe.  This is no myth my friends, this “Master Operator” that lives within your mind is the direct connection between you and the Universal Father on Paradise.  There is no time lag and no distance that will slow this line of communication—it is instantaneous because the Thought Adjuster, like mind, is outside of time and therefore no distance or gravity field can slow this connection you have.  Most humans have no idea how powerful this connection is and they rarely take advantage of this awesome power and ability that is inherent in each and every one of you to consciously make contact with the Almighty Creator of the Universe.

Picture this connection in your mind: Above your head hovers this brilliant shining orb like a small star that moves with you and is a part of you—an extension of you.  Extending out from the top of this divine brilliance is a cord like an illuminated wire-way that reaches up and connects to the center of infinity—directly to the Universal Father on Paradise—the home of deity.  This is the circuit of the Father and you are directly connected in the eternal moment—the forever now.  This connection is always present and remains with you throughout your life.

You are the experiential child of this Creator God and it is through this circuit that the Universal Father experiences life in the creation through you.  You are the eyes, ears, hands, and feet on the ground in this realm; the sensors and explorers in your world in time.  You literally share “all experiences” with the Creator of the Universe through this circuit of the Indwelling Spirit, and this is not a one way connection, but a circuit that flows both ways.  The true unconditional divine love of God flows through this connection and gently guides and directs your thoughts toward spiritual unity with the Father, yet only as much as you, through your sovereign free will, may allow.

The Father’s presence within you is preparing you for your next adventure in the higher realms of reality that await you after you have graduated from this rather difficult school of life on the worlds of time where your personalities are forged and tempered; where character is built and the unique nature of your identity is established, which will determine the propensities of your potentials that will carry you onward to your personal pathway home.  The line between who you are and the Adjuster is blurred: You and your God Fragment are nearly one entity. 

The only thing that separates you from god consciousness is the animal mind, which battles for control of your thoughts—the ego—the protection mechanism for the animal mind.  The Father’s Presence works in the super-consciousness and feeds the soul in an attempt to break through the strong animal will and allow the mind to distinguish a difference between the course baser emotions and lower thoughts with the finer higher ideals of truth, beauty, and goodness.  It is the awakening child-like mind that opens like a flower, recognizes the difference, and “chooses” to let these higher thoughts and ideas in, which promotes soul growth and prepares you for your next adventure on the mansion worlds of your local system—the stepping stones to Paradise citizenship.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

Beautiful Exercise for Raising Your Spiritual Vibration

Teacher Ophelius:

Today, you students on the path will be assembling the code that will bring about the most profound change in your spiritual vibrational signatures which will raise the level of your consciousness.  If you take me at my word and sincerely go through this simple exercise, you will know that what I am leading you through will elevate your spiritual strata and bring you into the presence of the Father on Paradise.  It requires that you be alone, at peace in mind, and in a condition to send and receive love. 

What you are about to do is to make a conscious connection with the Father and so I would like you to first get comfortable.  You may sit, or lay down.  Take three deep breaths—one at a time, very slowly, and very deeply.  As you breathe, imagine you are breathing in love from the Father, and when you exhale, you are giving love back to the Father.  Do this now with great sincerity.

State aloud: “Father, it is I, “(your name) your faithful child, and I wish to be in your presence in this moment.”  “I am so very grateful that I have this moment to come to you and tell you how much I love you and to thank you for giving me this life I have where I am free to think and feel and do as I will.”  “I am learning so very much here, Father, and I want to express my love and appreciation for this opportunity to be your experiential child, your partner and co-creator.” 

“You have shared with me, Father, this perfect piece of yourself to guide me through this life and to teach me how to love.”  “You have placed within me a compass that will draw me back to you Father.”  “As I raise my spiritual vibration to match yours, Father, I am becoming more like you.”  “Fill me with your perfect love—fill me from my feet up to the top of my head with your love, and when I am full, I will give all my love, with every fiber of my being back to you, for we are One.”

Breathe in and out three times, breathing in the Father’s love, and breathing out, returning your love to the Father.  Now, imagine a warm bucket of water being gently poured over your head.  This is the perfect Love of the Father washing over your soul, bathing you in light, and raising your spiritual vibration.  Imagine that as the water falls you are becoming more brilliant, brighter, and glowing with celestial light.

Imagine a light beam emanating from the top of your head going out through the roof of your room and up into the heavens like a laser beam which is fixed on the Paradise Father.   As the beam goes up, imagine hearing a high frequency tone that is increasing in pitch and becoming so high that it soon becomes inaudible to your human ears.  Imagine your inner light expanding and moving out in circumference to fill the entire room you are in.

Now, quickly as in hyper speed, see yourself  being born into this world as a baby, see yourself taking your first steps, then see yourself as a young child going to school, having a birthday celebration, riding a bicycle without training wheels for the first time.  See yourself as a teenager, then a young adult, and then as you are now.  Let your life flash before your eyes as if you were dying in this moment.  Now, with all the love in your being, give all these experiences to the Father as an unconditional gift of yourself.

Sit quietly now and receive what the Father has for you.  Today, my friends, you are more perfect then you were yesterday and your spiritual vibration is higher than it was before.  You are one degree closer to god-likeness.  Well done!

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

“It’s a Matter of Light and Vibration”

Teacher: Universal Voice

There is a purposeful process to the slow and gradual phases of becoming perfected.  To become “god-like” involves much more than just the acquisition of knowledge and progressive experience, for it is also a matter of light and vibration. All things, animate and inanimate, consist of light and vibration at the subatomic level.  Therefore, because the Infinite Creator is the Source of all things, beings, matter, and energy, He must also be infinitely bright and of the highest vibrational frequency that is infinitely increasing.  No created thing could exist and vibrate at a higher level than the Source. 

With this in mind, consider the condition of the creature starting out at the bottom rung of the evolutionary ladder living in a material body on a material world in time and space. Being of the lowest vibration, where the sub-atomic particles that make up the human vehicle have slowed to a velocity where they are near solid renders this form of life incapable, in its current condition, from standing in the presence of a creator who is infinitely bright, and infinitely increasing in vibrational frequency and energy.  No creature in this imperfect condition could approach the intensity of the Infinite God.  Our consciousness must therefore also be qualified by its condition in relation to the consciousness of the Creator.

Consciousness must always make use of a vehicle to interface with its environment whether it is slow and dense or it is fast and light; material or spiritual, respectively.  With this in mind, an assumption can be made that if consciousness were to evolve or to become “enlightened” to a high enough level, it would reach a critical mass-like point where it could no longer be contained in a vehicle (body) of lower vibrational stasis and would thus transform or transition to another form.  The human body was designed to interface consciousness within a limited range or tolerance to experience life in an environment (realm) of similar vibration.

There must be a gradual “up-stepping” of both the vehicle and the consciousness of the creature before it arrives at the doorstep of the Creator’s abode where the creature may stand in finality of relative perfection.  The creator calls us to “be perfect, as I AM perfect.”  This “calling” sets up a tension within us to seek out those perfecting experiences that will bring us “home” and in the presence of the Infinite Creator.

There is no magic spell, invocation, prayer, lifestyle, practice, or allegiance to creed, which can transform a human soul from its state of imperfection to a state of relative perfection by merely shedding the material vessel and passing on into the hereafter.  All must ascend through the progressive levels of creation; learning, growing, becoming, experiencing; developing their consciousness and raising their vibrational signatures until that time where they can approach the intensity of the Infinite God. Yet will each soul ascend at its own pace; on its own unique path; and in its readiness to embrace the higher meanings and values required to pass from their present vibrational state to a progressively higher vibrational state.  This is universal law.

Peace,

We are One
  

Consciousness and Our Collective Relationship

Teacher Opelius:

The message for today is about consciousness.  What exactly is it, where does it reside, and of what value is it to the Supreme Being?   Consciousness has been a very subjective topic for philosophers and scientist because of its difficulty to define in human language.  You the “observer” is “inside” trying to observe the state of the self—to explain the awareness of your awareness, so to speak.  The word “consciousness” was derived from the Latin “conscius” (con- "together" + scire "to know").  This original derivative has greater meaning to us in this example because of the word “together.”  We also recognize the human definition of consciousness as, “to be aware of experience.”  As we are aware, so also is the Creator aware, and it is this awareness that we share collectively that is valuable to the growth of the Supreme.

You are not insulated and alone in your awareness of others and the natural world, for individual consciousness is a part of the greater consciousness of the whole—the mind of God, and is bestowed upon creature mind by the Infinite Spirit through the agency of the local Universe Mother Spirit.    Because consciousness is a part of the greater consciousness of the whole, it therefore is not a part of the physiology of the human body, but rather is something that the human brain is “tuned” into like a radio transceiver that only you have the frequency address for.

When you are born into this world, the spark of life is bestowed on you by the Mother Spirit and a new “account” is created and registered in the consciousness of the Supreme and access is granted to the developing soul of the individual to begin “recording” unique life experience. The Father’s Presence, the Thought Adjuster, is the master operator and it is His job to nurture, cultivate, and direct which life experiences are of survival value for the continuance of creature consciousness as the soul ascends and gathers new meanings and values from the eternal adventure.  All experiences that are deemed “unworthy” of retention for the benefit of the perfecting soul are discarded upon the dissolution of the material body.  It is temporary, like scaffolding and is not therefore retained for use or recall by the soul of the surviving individual.

The Supreme Being however, is aware of all experiences through the collective of the whole organism of creature consciousness in the time creation of the universes—the good, the beautiful, the bad, and the ugly.  It is said that the Universal Father suffers with us, that He is afflicted in all our afflictions because of this shared consciousness.  How He is afflicted, we really do not know, yet we know as we are aware, that He is aware. 

As the Father calls us to “be perfect, as I AM perfect,” He is setting up a tension for us to grow and have diverse and progressive experiences spanning from the immature beginnings of creature imperfection to mature accomplishments of relative perfection in finality of being.  Be therefore “conscious,” my friends, of your consciousness and this relationship you share with the whole of consciousness—the mind of God.  If therefore “together” we “know” (conscius) then can we be aware and make this first part of our journey more joyful for all people on this unique and disturbed planet. 

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

Be a Universe Building Co-Creator

Teacher Ophelius:

To date dear friends, we have given you many lessons and talked about many universal truths, the nature of God and His Indwelling Spirit that lives within you.  We have led you to the assurances of eternal life as faith born children of the Creator God of the universes.  Now it is time for you to apply what you have learned by using your co-creative powers of self-will, and the universe energy of love to make this world a little brighter place in which to live. 

Those of you who have awakened from your material sleep have a responsibility to do the Will of the Creator, and so I ask you to look deep inside yourself and think hard about what it is that you can do in this world to move it one fraction of a degree closer to the intention of the Father’s Will.  If therefore you have been waiting for that “perfect timing” when “all your ducks line up in a row” so to speak, to begin some project or collaborative work that will serve others, that day will forever remain in the future and never come into being. 

Today is the day, my friends, to begin, and it does not have to be in a big way, but it requires that you take the first step, and by doing so, we (spirit) will take a step right alongside you to support you in all your endeavors.  Ask for what you need from us as a co-creative effort—speak it aloud, write it down on paper, or type it up on some document and we will put the necessary resources together to help you take that second step, then the third, the fourth, and so on until you are off and running making a difference and working as a team with us.

Use that creative imagination that you have been endowed with by your Heavenly Father and create something that will benefit, bless someone, or many, who have not yet awakened from the conditioning of this world’s rebellious past.  You are the ambassadors of light on this planet—your planet and it is up to you to do the work of the Father.  Once you begin, you shall be amazed at how the opportunities to improve that work will be sent your way and supported by Us (spirit). 

The Universal Father, Christ Michael, Mother Spirit and their administration, The Planetary Prince, and the Avonal Son are One, and are in agreement that this world, 606 of Satania, the planet called Urantia, is to be healed from its rebellious past and brought back into its intended glory, re-established, and reconnected to the universe circuits where its citizens may have the full benefit of spiritual assistance that all other planets outside the zone of rebellion have enjoyed to the pleasure of the Universal Father. 

It is a great day and an exciting time to be a part of this glorious effort.  Take full advantage of this campaign of immense magnitude to serve and to be universe building co-creators rather than those who only watch from the sidelines.  We are with you and for you.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

Listen with the Ears of the Heart

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about being open to receive higher thought and greater truth, for there are literally billions of people on your world who have closed off their minds to the leading of the Father’s Presence because they have affirmed to themselves some static truth that prevents them from listening to the heart.  It is the ears of the heart that must be opened through love and compassion together with a willingness to examine the self and question the validity of their own thinking that can bring about the changes necessary to move this world out of its darkened estate.

Many have taken the spiritual baby food fed to them as children or young adults and have never progressed and hungered for the mature solid food of the Spirit.  They have grown little and seek not for the higher thought within, but instead, they allow others to continue feeding them the crystallized thought of static and dead truth, for if these unquestioned “laws” could be challenged by authentic curiosity—to ask the question, “is there more to know about God and life than what I have been conditioned to believe,” then the heart may be prepared to receive from the Father’s Word?

Truth, my friends, is a living experience.  Books can only inspire you to discover the living truth of the here and now.  Spirit is alive and surrounds you and is always pointing the way forward.  If you come to a place where you have willingly shut out all incoming sources of truth in favor of the static truths that exists between the bindings of a book, then God waits for you to return to that state of child-like wonder where He can begin again to lead you to the living truths of a spirit filled life. 

Do you believe that God only spoke through the prophets of old—that only these faithful men of past ages were qualified to hear the word of God whispered in their ears?  God speaks to all who will listen with the ears of the heart—even you, my friends.  You don’t have to be a seer or prophet to hear the melody of God’s song, you only need to be open and be courageous enough to allow yourself to question your own beliefs and ask in faith to be led to higher circles.  This sincere curiosity for greater understanding is what your Indwelling Spirit has been waiting on.  God continually provides the opportunity for you to grow, but is subservient to your will and you must allow yourself to be open to hear the song of the heart.

If you are feeling that there is something missing from your life, you have an opportunity at hand to do something about it.  Open up your mind and be curious about what the universe can bring to you to fill the void.  Even if you don’t know what to ask for, declare your willingness and readiness for the next experience that will help you to grow.  Be on the lookout for those opportunities that will present themselves to you and courageously step through the door and into the living truth that life has to offer.  Don’t be afraid that God will be angry at you for breaking the law of your programmed creeds.  The Father lives within you, not in a building or between the pages of a book.  Free yourself and open up to the living experiences that God has for you.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

Tap Into Your Inherent Potential

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about being open minded and willing to learn and consider that which is new, for without this innate childlike curiosity, the mind remains locked in the past—stuck on old ideas, and has no room to grow.   Jesus said that to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, you must become like a child and be reborn of the spirit.  This statement by the master is asking us to have that childlike curiosity and openness, for even those who have entered into the kingdom must continue to grow (here and hereafter) and move along the ascended path to perfection. 

You students on the path who consider yourselves “awakened” must realize that you have much to learn and just because you discovered some truth that has helped you to break out of your material slumber doesn’t mean that you can only know that truth and nothing else.  Awakening is the beginning just like waking up in the morning, you have your whole day ahead of you, and likewise “awakening” means you have your whole ascension before you—to become perfect and godlike. 

There are many strange and fantastic things out in the universe to discover, my friends, things you cannot even begin to fathom or wrap your minds around at this present stage of your development, but you need to prepare your minds to learn and understand all these things if you are to grow and ascend.  The one small piece of truth you know now may not serve you throughout eternity, for it may only be a bridge or scaffolding to greater truths.  Being open, curious, and having a willingness to learn will serve you well and is the beginning of wisdom—to live those experiences that embrace truth, beauty, and goodness.

Those faithful souls who adhere strictly to the tenants of their religious practices and shun all outside influences and teachings believe they know everything necessary to bring them into the presence of the Father.  This “faithfulness” as they see it, may indeed bridge them over into the mansion worlds, but will eventually become a stumbling block as they have become rigid in their thinking and will be slow to grow into the new paradigms of ascended life in the universe.

Prepare your minds now, my friends, for the grand adventure ahead and always remain a learner.  The circuit of the Spirit of Truth is here for you to use—ask for the Christ consciousness to guide you and help you discern new truths and you will always feel confident that you are being guided in the right direction toward growth and progress.

The Father has so much of Himself to reveal to you, for He is infinite, and you being a child of this infinite God, has the inherent potential to be like Him.  Think about that for a moment.  Do you really believe that what you know now will be enough to realize the untapped potential you possess?  You, being the experiential child of this infinite God, have been given the opportunity to experience the grandness and vastness of the universe.  Can you grow having the same experiences over and over—never peering over the walls of static truths?  God’s Spirit continually points the way forward.  Will you follow the Spirit, or will you stay safe and warm in your cozy slumber clutching the sliver of truth you found along the way?  Consider the possibilities.

Peace to You,

The Circle of Seven
   

The Kingdom of Heaven, What is it?

Teacher Ophelius,

Today we would like to speak about the Kingdom of Heaven, what it is and what it is not.  There are many interpretations and meanings attached to these words and many, down through the ages, have become confused about its definition.  Is it a place, a state of mind, a qualification for salvation, what exactly does it mean?  As taught by Jesus more than 2,000 years ago, the meaning is quite simple, yet men have made it a stumbling block and attached religious ideas and conditions for its attainment.  Like all of Jesus’ teachings, the Kingdom of Heaven is universal, all inclusive, understandable, and attainable by anyone.

Its origin dates back to the times of Jesus and was the calling card of John the Baptist: “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand, repent and be baptized—flee from the wrath to come.”  Because John was so successful and became so popular in Palestine and Judea, that many believed and accepted baptism as a vehicle for salvation, and the “Kingdom of Heaven,” for many, became a place for repentance, acceptance, forgiveness, and a refuge for the poor and those left outside the religious institutions of that day.  Jesus, coming after John, redefined it in accordance with his teachings that God was not a wrathful, jealous god, looking to punish sinners, but an all-wise loving Father who would accept all men, women, and children simply through faith in this loving Father and the desire to do His will in the world—a very simple, universal, all inclusive message.

Jesus would often interchange “The Kingdom of Heaven” with “The Family of God” or, “Those who do the Will of God.”  The statement by Jesus, “The Kingdom of Heaven is within you,” indicates that the Father’s Spirit indwells the human mind, and faith and belief in the Creator Father is a condition of acceptance that you are the child of this loving Father who therefore belongs to the family of God and is offered the gift of eternal life.  This sincere acceptance by the child (those who believe), fulfills the criteria for “those who are born of the Spirit.” 

These words spoken by Jesus during his ministry on earth, was true salvation to all those who heard and believed, and this is still true today.  You don’t have to belong to any cult, religion, or institution to inherit eternal life—Jesus’ words make this very clear.  The stumbling block came later after men divided themselves up into groups of “truth contenders” placing stipulations and creeds as a condition for acceptance, creating confusion in the minds of those who are searching for that which already lives within them.  

My friends, eternal life is available to all, for you were created to experience it!  Never let anyone make you feel unworthy of this gift you were created to receive—IT IS YOURS!  Start living life knowing that no real harm can befall you, even if you were to pass from this world, for you shall be safe in your Father’s house and live forever in the astonishment of the ascendant career—to become perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven
  

Prayer of the Child

Teacher Ophelius:

Peace fills me.  Every cell in my body knows of your love Father.  I close my eyes and I see with the heart—you are with me.  In this moment there is nothing and everything—my mind is still.  A feeling of utter joy pervades me as I reach out and connect with you.  My mind knows only of your unconditional love for me, and I have nothing but love and devotion for you, my Creator Father.  Let us merge together into one thought.  Fill me with your light that we may become one.  All my cares and worries have left me—I am safe, loved, and cherished like your only child.  I love you Father and I know with all certainty that I am loved by you. 

We are One Father, for I am an extension of your love in this world.  You uphold and sustain me, while I experience your Creation.  Together we function like a family.  I see this so clearly now Father—all your good purposes.  By your unfathomable genius, you live in me and allow me to discover, from the beginning, the beauty of your intentions.  You have allowed me the freedom to choose any path that leads me home to you, where I will be welcomed like a favorite son—all fear has left me, for there is nothing that can separate me from your watch-care.

My faith and trust in you, Father, is replete, and I accept your wise guidance as I navigate this world.  You continually show me the way toward growth and perfection—that my soul may become weighty and wise.  Open my heart Father that I may become like you and express to my brothers and sisters that same fatherly love you give to me.  Help me to forgive and understand their place along the path that it may not be where I am.  Remind me of this Father, and help me be an example to all, that I am your child, and I represent you in this world.

Place a sentinel over my mouth, that I may give pause and let your spirit speak before I condemn and judge others.  Teach me how to be master of myself and have control over my emotions, for there is strength in the solace of your council.  When I speak, let me speak from the highest point of the temple and let no injury move me from this place.  If you are with me, who can be against me? 

I climb the steps that lead to the roof of my humanity and stand before you Father—I bathe in your glorious light.  It is warm and familiar—your love fills me.  Lift me up and bring me into the center of your light and allow me a moment of oneness that I may taste the sweetness of home.  I long for that day to be in the arms of your embrace and hear with my whole heart, “You are my perfected child, welcome home my beloved.”  Oh Father, my eyes fill with tears when I think about that moment, for this thought carries me across the chasms of fear and assures me of my place in your house.  I feel the gravity of your love pulling me inward and when I let go of my resistance, I move freely toward you.

I AM Love, I AM Light, We Are One.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven