The Correcting Time

Expressing the True Self

2012-01-29T09:59:00.000-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about expressing your true self. What do I mean by this? The expression of your true self is that ability to "be" without inhibition, without hiding who you really are to the world. Your inner desires become known to all and you release the tension of holding back the fears of disapproval because you know deep down that this is your destiny to speak your peace and shed the cloak of unreality that you have been living for most of your life. Finding that peace and freedom within is beyond all spoken words--a feeling that you have come full circle and a new beginning of a greater more complete personality that is progressing and moving inward and onward toward perfection in the universe.

How unfortunate it is that so many of you live your lives in fear and never give yourself that chance to fully express yourselves or explore your gifts and untapped potential. It is the Spirit within that seeks this channel of expression, yet for most it is unduly suppressed by fear of judgment and disapproval by those who are not themselves conscious of their own true identity and who stay hidden behind the cloak of illusion set securely in the molds of their mortal conditioning.

Now is the time for you to really "live" my friends, for your tomorrows are uncertain and you may not get a chance again in this life to "do" and to "be" as you would like. This life you have on the worlds of time and space is one of the most important developmental "lives" you will live, and for those who live life to the fullest, without fear, expressing who they really are, will find the most joy and the greatest satisfaction one can experience. Those who are "living the life of their dreams" are not dreaming, but are experiencing what is possible by releasing the fear and shedding the cloak of the illusion that was once their reality. There are no real limits, my friends, to what can be accomplished by moving out of the cozy cocoon and into the brave new world of manifesting your deepest desires. It is true and available to all if only you would believe.

Spirit is here to assist you in making your desires a reality, for the universe was designed to respond to your co-creative powers. The Indwelling Spirit seeks expression in your life and desires for you to live life in a way that is the most beneficial to your personality development, and so by living true to yourself, you are releasing the expression of spirit and allowing the potentials of deity to move through you to create truth, beauty, and goodness in the universe. "Allow" yourself to have this experience my friends, for those who "let go and let God," will find they will never look back and will know for the first time what power truly lives within. Let it be so!

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

The Divine Relationship

2012-01-22T09:20:00.000-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today we would like to discuss the relationship between the Divine Spirit and the soul. The Divine Spirit, known by many names: The Higher Self, the Indwelling Spirit, the Over-soul, the Ka, God Fragment, the Thought Adjuster, and many others, seeks expression in the lives of its indwelling hosts (humans) and it is through this channel that the soul of an individual is born. What is the soul? The soul is that culmination of values and experiences that have to do with the identity of the individual that survives the life in the flesh and goes on to higher levels of perfection attainment through the process of ascension. Only those values and experiences that were born from the Indwelling Spirit and which found a channel of expression in the individual through the discovery of truth, beauty, and goodness, survives and becomes the true essence, identity, and personality of the ascending soul, the "real you."

Throughout your life, and mostly unaware by you, the Indwelling Spirit prepares your mind for these survival value experiences and begins the process of harvesting those experiences in preparation for the next phase of your ascension. There is a very delicate balance between what the Indwelling Spirit can inspire the individual to accomplish and what the will of the individual will allow. If the "student" is willing to embrace the values of truth, beauty, and goodness, the Indwelling Spirit has a wider channel in which to work.

It is a long and sometimes difficult process for divinity to communicate with the electro-chemical animal nature of humans who are just starting out on the journey from imperfection to perfection. Divinity has to compete with all the distractions of planetary life and find a way to "spiritize" the mind in preparation for your next life on the mansion worlds, the training worlds of human ascension. Through this process of spiritualizing the mind, the Indwelling Spirit plants seeds along the journey that hopefully will sprout and grow into an awareness of Divinity at work in the life of that individual. Once this connection is made, the channel for divine expression opens up and the soul really progresses and flourishes and begins to seek perfection.

Once the perfection desire begins, the soul (the individualized part) seeks union with the Whole. It is the upon the realization of this desire for God-likeness that the individual is "born again of the Spirit." The partnership of God and man has been consummated and the eternal adventure begins. My friends, this new awareness of the presence of God in your life is monumental and you really have little understanding of what it means to have life eternally and to become god-like through unending and astonishing experiences as you travel inward and onward to the Corp of Finality on paradise! How blessed you are indeed to be aware of the divine relationship. Sit with this message now in stillness and contemplate what it means to you.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

The Feeling Network

2012-01-15T08:36:00.000-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about "feeling." What does it mean to "feel?" In this context, we are speaking about your ability to reach out through the mind on the mental plane and to "sense" what is around you and to be more aware of the emotional and mental state of your neighbor, your community, your nation, and your world--to become aware of the feelings of humanity as a whole.

This is what happens when a planet enters the age of Light and Life, it begins to wake up and to "feel" with deeper regard for all things and beings. It is an enhanced sensory perception that starts out small, with a few individuals, begins to build, and then with help from the Creator, it blossoms into a shift in consciousness. Right now, in this year of 2012, your planet is in the "building stage" and it is very important for you students on the path to be aware of this stage and to continue to feed it.

Mother Urantia is also in this building stage and she is transitioning as well as are you, for you are connected to her much more than you realize. Her "neural network" is undergoing a transformation--a hardware like upgrade to support the new "software" that will become the new consciousness of humanity. Many will not notice this shift in the outer world, for the eyes are not attuned to these new frequencies, but you my friends will feel it in the inner world, and what is within will eventually manifest in the outer world.

How do you begin tapping into this new neural network? By making a habit of being self-conscious of your consciousness. Stop your busy minds for a moment and reach out through the mind and notice how others feel, how they act, and how they react. Start to pray silently for each one of your brothers and sisters in your circles and connect with the Creator and asked that they be awakened and connected to the new frequencies that are coming on-line. Pray for the sick and needy and do this continuously throughout your day as much as you can be aware of it.

When this process of searching out with the mind, feeling, and praying becomes second nature to you, and to all others who are aware, this neural network grows and connects to more and more people--the disconnected parts of the whole. It is the circuit of the Holy Spirit that supplies the energy for this network to grow, in partnership with you, by you allowing this spirit to operate through your conscious decision to "feel" for the disconnected parts of the whole.

This is how we get from "here" to "there" and this is how a planet makes the transition from barbarism to Light and Life. Social change is the outward manifestation of this new "feeling" network, for it is building in groups and nations, yet are they still fragmented, but soon, very soon will these islands of awareness begin to connect with the others--a truly exciting time to be alive on Urantia.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Emotion: Who is Master?

2012-01-08T11:07:00.000-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today we have a message about emotions--this mysterious and most misunderstood part of your personality and what it means to have a healthy balance of this precious commodity that often drives your actions and fuels your passions. I say "precious" because on some worlds, emotion is nearly absent from the personality and those that have more of it are considered "gifted." On Urantia however, there is an abundance of emotion in the mortal personality which can sometimes become out of balance and cause all kinds of misery for those who are controlled by it and for those who initiate and react to its more negative side effects--the cause of much grief on your world.

Emotion is by far the most difficult part of the personality to manage, while at the same time, it is one of the most blessed functions of the mind that allows you to feel things that are good and beautiful like love, joy, compassion, elation, laughter, and others. On the negative side there is fear, anger, judgment, pride, selfishness, and indignation to name a few.

Many of you use emotion as the first "go-to tool" when dealing with experiences that intrude on your comfort zone--a crutch really to be used in place of "real thought" where you quickly perceive and consider all sides of a situation and project the outcome in your mind of your reaction to the event at hand, and therefore, wisely choose the best reaction to the situation. Herein lies the problem in that it is wise to react spontaneously to those events that make us "feel good" (love, joy and laughter), while it is unwise to react quickly to those things that intrude on our beliefs and expectations before the outcomes can be properly calculated which can carelessly cause harm to you and others.

Self mastery is the art of managing this complicated system of emotion. Like habits, repeated thoughts and actions "burn-in" neuro-pathways in the brain like well trodden paths and it is difficult to change these habits of behavior once they become a part of the personality. Often it is through pain that we learn to avoid these paths and walk new ones that allow us to feel less pain or discover a better "way." This is the learning process, yet some of you refuse to learn out of pride or avoidance of real thought and are doomed to repeat the painful experiences of unrestrained emotion (those of the negative kind).

Learn to recognize the difference between a positive situation or event and a negative one, and wisely choose the spontaneity of positive reactions and defer the negative type to a deeper thought process where outcomes can be weighed before the lips unleash careless misery for you and for others. "He that is master of himself, is greater than he that captures a city."

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

2012 New Year Greetings

2012-01-01T09:02:00.001-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Greetings to all you students on the path in this new year of 2012. This year shall be an exciting year for you all and especially for those who stay on the path of love and oneness. The spiritual pressure on your world will continue to intensify this year and many will find that their ability to manifest their reality will increase in power as the will becomes a greater tool to direct and concentrate thought. Those that live in fear and scarcity will find more things to fear with diminishing hope, but for those who live in love and service, they will find more love and more opportunities to serve as the universe answers, nourishes, and protects you. Stay in the mindset of peace and love my friends. Set your minds to any good task and it shall unfold for you and exceed your greatest expectations!

Many of you like to make resolutions in the new year and I admonish you to do at least two things: Make a commitment to healthier living for both the body and the mind, and double your efforts to sit in the silence and meditate. Teachers are available to all who desire to be guided and we await those eager students to contact us. Change on your world can only come about through you my friends, and if you are willing to make a difference in the world, then we are willing to assist you in whatever service you undertake. Ask for help and it shall be given.

Since the transmutation of will to manifestation will be intensified, I also admonish you to monitor what goes into the mind through the eyes and ears. Stay clear of negativity and fear and surround yourself with things of truth, beauty, and goodness. If relationships are the source of negativity and strife, perhaps you need to separate yourself from these toxic relationships and search for kindred spirits. If the monitoring of media sources instills fear in you about the future, then turn off those devices that bring this negativity into your mind. I have a prediction for you that I am confident will come to pass, and that is: The world will not end this year! Continue to pursue your dreams my friends and make this world a better place to live.

Let this year be a year of peace, love, and abundance for you. Be mindful of the preciousness of life and the value of your time while you are here. Make each moment count and find joy in all things. Pursue worthy endeavors while you are here, for only those worthy experiences will have survival value--all others will perish with the flesh. Live, love, laugh, learn, teach, pray, heal, and give--these are worthy pursuits my friends, and anything else that falls outside one of these categories may not be a worthy pursuit for you.

From all of us in the Circle, your guides, and guardians, we wish you the best in the coming year and we cheer you on to success!

Happy new year Urantia!

The Circle of Seven

Experience Divine Love

2011-12-18T13:21:00.004-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about Divine Love. We have spoken many times about this most essential element of creation, for without it, nothing would exist. Today my friends, we would like you to consider yet another discourse and application of that love that you may not have considered. For the many of you that say you have never experienced Divine Love in any tangible way, let me illuminate your mind for a moment and demonstrate that you indeed have experienced this most precious estate and you see it everywhere in the world if only you would notice.

For some of you students on the path, you do indeed feel this divine presence and the blissful feeling of utter peace, waves of warm embrace, assurance, completeness, unconditional acceptance, and a high vibration of love that sweeps through every cell in your body where tears begin to flow from the love and beauty of the experience. For these ones have allowed the Divine to enter in and dwell in the soul locked for a moment in total union with the God presence within. This, my friends, is what we all strive for, to find that place of oneness with the Creator and to actually feel the Divine Love radiating in and through our being.

Those of you who have not experienced these moments of oneness, I tell you that you are not far from it, you only need to recognize it in other forms. Most of you have experienced love in some form whether it be from a lover, a spouse, a child, a mother, a father, aunt, uncle, or beloved friend. When you experience a tender moment with someone who you really love because of their unconditional love, kindness, patience, non-judgmental acceptance for who you are and what you believe--someone who is there for you, who has helped you through a trial in life or has taught you how overcome and rise above the confusion of the world. It is in these ones that you hold so dearly in your heart that the divine signature is made manifest to you. They have opened themselves to the channel of divinity and have let it flow through them and out into the world. When you sincerely say, "I love you" with heartfelt revere to some person, you are acknowledging the experience of divine love coming through that person and into you.

Divine Love is a constant in the universe, for it showers down continually on all people in all places, but it is for many that you live your life with an open umbrella to shed this divine love through misunderstanding, selfishness, unbelief, logic, materialism, and all manner of distracting activities. See the divine in every person, my friends, and soon you too will experience that blissful moment of complete oneness and unconditional love that the Creator wants to have with you, for you are His child and He wants to have those intimate moments with you throughout your life, to know Him and to love Him. Sit in the silence now, collapse your umbrella, and ask for this Divine Love to wash over you.

Peace and love to you,

The Circle of Seven

Exemplification of Self

2011-12-11T09:35:00.001-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about the "exemplification of self." What do I mean by this? The exemplification of self is a state of mind where you are consciously aware of your thoughts and actions around others and how you affect their spiritual wellness by being a living example of God-likeness to all who come in contact with you. This process of mindfulness of thought is something that should be practiced regularly and should also include sharpening your listening skills so that you may be able to pickup on the subtle needs and desires of those who want your help, but are not likely to ask for it. By including spirit in on the discernment of these needs, you develop a "feed back" system to analyze and devise a plan to be most effective in serving the spiritual needs of the intended individual.

By keeping your own ego in check, you focus in on the individual in need and consider the whole person, their background, their social and educational status, their personal relationships with others--including yourself, their childhood if known, and the current circumstance or situation that is challenging them in the present moment. Having done this preliminary examination, ask your guides how to best approach and serve this person.

It may be that you only need to ask how they are and then be a good listener. You may just make subtle suggestions or ask thought provoking questions. Sometimes recounting a related experience in your own life and how you handled it may be helpful, or it could be just a simple smile in passing making known that you are someone who is kind and loving. It is this constant monitoring of your own thoughts about how you may serve others that is key to being a living example.

You students on the path are the salt of the earth and you must go the extra mile. Being thus awakened spiritually, more is expected of you, and so, in obedience to the Will of the Creator, you are given these special tools to be used to serve others. When you are open to receive insights and answers on how to serve, you become a channel for the creative force to flow through you. Use this creative force to become a living example so that others will benefit by the light of your spirit. When you rise each morning ask, "Who may I serve today Father?" Then watch for the signposts or the opportunity to help someone in need. This is the way of the workers of light.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

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The Great "AH-HA"

2011-12-04T12:11:00.001-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today I will speak about the great "AH-HA." What do I mean by this? The great "AH-HA" are those moments in your life where you suddenly understand some great meaning that you may have heard before, yet these previous encounters with truth only bounced off the surface of your mind, or had a shallow landing because it was knowledge that was not needed at that particular time in your life. The AH-HA moment is an experience and not just a piece of information presented to the mind. Once experienced, the AH-HA moment becomes a "pre-wisdom" of sorts, because you have had an experience of understanding, and from that time forward it is at your disposal to use in any life situation that calls for it.

Learning certain truths and acquiring information that unlocks the Inner Spirit and allows life and creativity to flow would be counter-parted by the Indwelling Spirit for eternal keeping. The AH-HA moments and other valuable life lessons are retained and become a part of the growing soul which can never be forgotten and will be used to cultivate other survival value experiences in this life and hereafter. Each survival value moment and experience builds upon another and soul growth becomes exponential--the accumulation of what some would call, "the things in life that matter most."

Often times when the human makes a choice to embrace his or her spiritual nature, a process of self-mastery and self-discovery ensues. You begin to recognize the imperfection in yourself and develop a desire to improve and have control over some unattractive personality trait. In the course of this motivation to improve one's self, opportunities and information are put in your path to help and teach you how to overcome the imperfection. This is when the AH-HA moment comes--an illumination of truth and a realization of self that removes a barrier to peace, harmony, and flow. Once the threshold of this discovery has been crossed, it is there to feed you as you battle the behaviors born out of fear, selfishness, judgment, and ego pride.

It is the supreme guidance of the Indwelling Spirit that illuminates the mind when you are prepared to receive knowledge that will foster soul growth and perpetuate progress. You may think of it as a transaction between the mind and the soul and the Indwelling Spirit as the clerk that shows you the merchandise that will benefit you most. Sometimes the cost is high, but the return on investment is exponential and will continue to earn interest far into the future. Be mindful of these precious AH-HA moments and acknowledge the actions of Spirit that led you to understand the information that grows into perfection and those tools that become a part of your arsenal that you may use to teach and lead others.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Let Today Be

2011-11-27T14:56:00.001-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

This is a short message of encouragement for all you students on the path who are dedicated to serving the greater good. Not everyday will you have triumphs and victories. Some days you will suffer defeat and circumstances will be out of your control. Do not beat yourself up over these things, for tomorrow you will fight another day and you will have other opportunities to succeed in your endeavors. Let today be what it is and use this down time for contemplation, recuperation, and rejuvenation.

Many of you work so very hard at life and sometimes you need to breathe, step back, and take inventory and to see things from a greater viewpoint and a wider perspective. Sometimes reversion is needed to refresh the mind and relieve the tension of working too many days without rest. Many times the greatest inspirations come when you are out of your routine and your mind is not operating in the same pathways. Change things up and try something new, or perhaps you just need to take the day off and rest your mind and body.

It is OK my friends, for you are living on a world of many challenges and difficulties--the great thing about it is, this is where you will grow the most if you don't let the adversities overtake you. Make time today to rest and plan for tomorrow--be captain of your ship and master of your life. Walk in the garden today and smell the roses!

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

WE ARE THE WORLD

2011-11-20T12:41:00.001-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today we will discuss the recent request made of you to speak about what we should be teaching our young men and women, and particularly about the "Occupy" movement in the U.S. and the civil unrest in other parts of the planet. This stirring of the hearts and minds of these young people and protestors around the planet is the outward expression of the collective consciousness of humanity to move the planet into the new age of Light and Life. Although, if you ask one of these young people what it is they are protesting, you will not get a unified answer and that is because they are not completely in touch with their super-conscious minds which are reacting to the massive spiritual pressure being asserted on the planet in this Correcting Time.

They are searching just like many of you students on the path who were and still are searching for that greater connection to the Creator and to know what life is all about. These young people are feeling the gravitational pull of spirit leading them to an answer, but in this early awakening of sorts, they are confused about the meanings and values of what they are experiencing in the super-conscious mind. This evolution of consciousness that many are predicting for the date of 2012, is already happening and will continue to evolve. There will be no demarcation according to the calendar. The momentum is building and the old guard will resist, but will not withstand the tsunami of love that will sweep away the powers of hate and separation.

What these young people need is a catalyst to unify their thought and to understand that the stirrings of the heart and mind come from the Source of all Creation. It is the will of the Creator, and the desire of the Creator Son, that this world be reclaimed for the Father and that Urantia be brought into the era of Light and Life. You need the great minds of this world to step up, and without personal agenda, to unify the thought of these courageous souls who are looking for the answers to their questions and waiting for their call to duty. They will do it without arms, without violence, but with the spirit of the Most Highs astir in their hearts.

All men and women on this world want to experience life and have it more abundantly--they want equality of opportunity and the fairness of a quality life where all people on the planet can feel the oneness of humanity. They are weary of war and see conflict as a tool of over control which seems to tighten the grip of their oppression. These movements around the world will be more effective if they are coordinated globally and with a message of brotherhood--humanity as a single organism willing to change and reorganize and eventually move into a force for peace, tolerance, and reconciliation. A spirit of oneness that crosses all boundaries, nations, religions, and cultures must be the targeted goal of this movement.

The battle cry for the children of the new world will be: "WE ARE THE WORLD." "WE ARE LOVE." "I AM YOU AND YOU ARE ME." "WE ARE ONE."

God Speed to you,

The Circle of Seven

Spiritual Gifts and Service

2011-11-13T17:06:00.001-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about spiritual gifts and service to the many, for these two things are interrelated. Spiritual gifts always follow the will to serve and are only given as a tool to aid in the process of serving the many. The greater the desire to serve, the greater the assistance from spirit you may receive. This of course is conditioned by ability and the propensities of the individual for the kind of spiritual gifts they receive. Some will heal, some will confer, and some will teach; yet all will find there is a direct relationship in the level of spiritual ability to the willingness to serve.

As the Master said, “those who have shall be given more, while those who have not, even that which they have shall be taken away. “ This is a universal law, for the more fruitful you become in your service to the many the greater shall be your power to serve. Those that serve the self, even though they may seem to possess power and wealth, are barren in spiritual power and will never find a real sense of joy and accomplishment. Only those that lift their fellows up and help them to progress find this satisfaction and peace of mind while they continue to grow and learn new ways to serve the many.

It is time for you students on the path to take the initiative to begin your service to the many and stop “waiting” for your spiritual power before you begin. Service must preclude spiritual gifts. You must “do” that which has been placed in your heart and then you shall find the opportunities for your work and the synchronicity that will point the way to navigate the waters of the odyssey of your adventures and experiences.

The workers are few and the harvest is great my friends, and there are many, many resources available to you from spirit if only you would ask and move into the place of service having faith that you will be guided and given the tools to succeed. Fear not, for if only you could behold the legions of spirit beings working behind the scenes to orchestrate the circumstances of your success, you would have all confidence and assurance in your abilities to co-create.

Today is a new day, and new opportunities await you. Step up and into the place of service and you will truly marvel at the opportunities and spiritual gifts that await those with a faithful heart, for we are always at your side ready to assist you.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Children of the New World

2011-11-06T19:17:00.001-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about the caring for children and the need for teaching them the greater truths of life--to be more than just a child of the earth, but also a child of the universe. They are to be taught that they are not only your children, but the children of the Creator God of all things and beings. They are to be taught that they are indwelt with the Spirit of this Creator God and that all other children and grown ups alike are also indwelt with this same spirit that lives within their mind who helps them to grow wise and teaches them how to love, for love is the way of the ascending soul. No longer will you teach separation or the doctrines of man's sinful fallen estate, but rather will you teach them that they are ascending from imperfection to perfection. More important than ABCs and 123s, you will teach them how to treat others and to be kind loving persons, for this is the beginning of all knowledge, truth, and goodness.

It is time for you, my friends, to put away the old ways and mature to this new way of thinking and raising children, for new ways of learning and teaching must be adopted to move your world into the new age of Light and Life. It is the children now, that are most precious and will be the way-showers of a new world where the Law of One reins supreme in the mind above all creeds and doctrines. You students on the path, use what you have learned and teach it to your children, for they will understand far more than you realize and will take that knowledge to a higher level and utilize its meanings and values at a younger age and transform their young lives to realize even greater spiritual fruits and awareness than the generation of their parents.

As you witness the sweeping changes around the world in the consciousness of humanity, realize that these changes are also occurring in the children as well. They are hungry for the things of spirit and are looking for guidance. They are not too young to know about the love of God and the connectedness of all things and beings. Seed their young minds with the universal truths and watch how beautiful their lives will become as they take that seed and become a channel of God's creative life force. For all things will change and come to light, and so too will the children of Urantia change and become enlightened and take their place as ascendant citizens of God's grand universe.

It is not too late to start communicating with them no matter what age, even your teens, yet the earlier you can reach them, the better. There is a great need for new children's literature that can aid them in understanding universal truth and if you are so gifted in the craft of writing and illustrating child books and media, I admonish you to take up this work. There is no greater mission in life as parents of awakened status, than to teach and lead your children to know the values of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Open to the Possibilities

2011-10-30T11:35:00.001-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is an important one. You may have heard about what it takes to build a dam, or how difficult it is to obtain all the land needed to build a new road, for land owners must agree to sell their property to the developer so that progress can move forward. So it is today my friends, that many still cling to the old ways and ideas about what is to take place on your world according to olden prophecies, when in reality, the way the event unfolds may not look anything like what is fantasized in the mind or penned in by the scribe. Looking back on the event in time will certainly show a fulfillment of many of those utterances, yet in the moment of the unfolding, those that have crystallized their beliefs will stumble the same way those in Jesus' day did and who eventually had him put to death thinking they were doing God's Will.

Many incredible events are about to unfold on your world that will shake the foundations and beliefs of many, for there will be much confusion in the minds of those who live on the surface and much to stumble over for those who believe it can only happen one way. It is therefore wise for you, my friends, to be open to all possibilities and to fill your minds with light. The sentinels will know without doubt as their Adjusters open a direct channel to the conscious mind and reveal the truth and purpose of the event. For those in the Mortal Corps of Destiny, instructions will be given and they will perform as trained to do by their guardians.

Many of you who don't see yourselves as leaders will in fact be the ones who will reassure the multitudes around you that you have clear knowledge of the event and they will trust you and look to you for guidance, for as those in positions of power will be nowhere to be found. You have a great responsibility, you students on the path, to lead and guide and teach as the days ahead become difficult, astonishing, and beyond belief. We, your teachers, guides, and guardians admonish you with urgency, to go into the stillness and receive the love, light, and guidance for the times just ahead and this must be done regularly and with conviction. The time for procrastinating is over. Those that will be prepared will do so and are already finding their centers.

Many of you are already planning group meditations for the day of elevens and this is wonderful and we hope that many new relationships both human and divine will be fostered that will serve as a connection of support for the work ahead. We in the higher realms look upon you in this time and on this planet in envy for the progressive experiences you are about to partake of. Trust in the Father of all and His Spirit will guide you into all truth, love, and sanctuary.

Hands on heart, peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Those Who See

2011-10-23T19:21:00.000-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today we will talk about who will see the 11:11 time prompt and who will not. Most all of you reading this message have experienced, and will continue to experience, the Midwayer's time prompt phenomena. Although, up until you searched for the meaning of this spiritual wake-up call, you were unaware of the "who" behind the "what" and you soon learned that sharing this information with those who are not prepared to receive it, can leave you feeling quite alone, and to the skeptics, like someone of unsound mind. As a result of this crushing reaction from those who are not ready to receive this information, you soon learned to keep your peace about it and look for kindred spirits for validation.

Those who are skeptical now, may at some future time, be found ready to receive the wake-up call when their Thought Adjusters feel their spiritual soil has been prepared. This state of readiness may not even occur in this life on earth, but will be deferred to the mansion world sojourn where their spiritual deficiencies will be corrected. Blessed are you my friends to be fertile in this life and in this time--the great Correcting Time where you become participants in the forward push for the enlightenment of your planet. You are the co-creators of God's will for this time.

As we approach the apex of correction about to take place on your world, even those skeptics who once scoffed will take the seed of your "illogic" and ponder the validity of it as the illusion of their world crumbles around them. They will witness things that no human in the history of this planet has ever seen and will begin to realize there are greater things under heaven and on earth than the little illusion they have built up around them.

Take solace in this my friends that all things work to the good of those who persevere and stay the course without waver. The rewards for the Agondontor (those who believe without seeing) are quite honorable and there is a special place and preferred opportunity prepared for those who serve in this time. It is OK to feel "different" from those who still slumber and it is advisable for you to seek out those kindred spirits and share your experiences. It is by the sharing of these experiences that you multiply your spiritual wisdom, and this is the process of perfection attainment--to make mistakes, learn the better way, and then share this experience with others. When this is done on a planetary scale, this is progress.

Be understanding of your fellows who are skeptics and scoffers, for their time will come and they will be given the opportunity to awaken, and may in fact, be knocking on your door looking for the answers to their perplexities. The time lag of eternity has a way of bringing all things to light, for your time in the spot light is now, others will have to wait in the wings until they are ready to step onto the stage. Even now, we in the higher realms, applaud you to a curtain call.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Disappointments and Failed Expectations

2011-10-16T11:13:00.000-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about disappointments and failed expectations. Many times throughout your life there will be disappointments and failed expectations even at the height of the most positive circumstances and feelings of surety that things and events will materialize as planned in your mind which would benefit you and others at a time that is most auspicious, yet somehow roadblocks and inopportune events bar the way to these predictable outcomes that perplex and dishearten your outlook. These things happen for reasons that you may not fully realize now, but will clearly see later on as alternative paths and outcomes materialize to teach lessons or exceed the expected outcome of the previous laid plans.

There are many, many things going on in the unseen realms that shape the path of those who walk in truth and light, and many of you, my friends, are lovingly guided into the paths of righteousness by what would seem to you as harsh lessons. How many of you can look back on your life and see the hand of spirit shaping and guiding by not giving you what you want in the time you wanted it. For a child will almost always choose candy over a nutritious meal, and it is the wise parent that will always give the healthy food first and allow the sweet treat in moderation after the body is lovingly nourished. This is how the Creator builds character in us. Spirit loves and nurtures, and fosters our progress and perfection in incremental amounts that we are ready for as we learn and make decisions that allow the next phase of our soul development to unfold in ways that will benefit us most in the overall journey to perfection.

Many times did the Master Jesus dash the hopes of his apostles and disciples to pieces at the height of their expectations because he was wise and farseeing, knowing the outcome of what unbridled fantasy would produce and what distorted viewpoints would develop as a result of giving into a sign and miracle seeking generation. Only in retrospect after He departed from your world did the meanings and purposes of the Master's methods prove wise and valuable--truths that would serve the many for generations to come.

Only by the pruning of the vine will good fruit come, and so it is for you, my friends, that you must sometimes be patient and allow events and opportunities to present themselves according to divine timing which will prove to be the greatest benefit to you and others--benefits that maximize soul progression (healthy food), not necessarily material needs and wants (candy), keeping in mind that the sweet treat will be given in moderation out of divine love, and most often does the delayed reward or outcome exceed your greatest expectations when you are prepared to meet the nurturing opportunity.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

The True Realization of Self

2011-10-09T20:11:00.001-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about the true realization of self. What do I mean by this? The true realization of self is the state of recognition that one has when the culmination of personality and spiritual awareness becomes integrated into a new paradigm of philosophy about his or her existence as a part of creation--that moment of realization that one has become an ascending son or daughter of the Creator and their viewpoint of life widens to a juxtaposition of life on earth, and life in the hereafter, as a related continuum of events that has a purpose and a goal to attain perfection and function as a part of the whole. Simply stated, the moment the "part" becomes aware of the totality of the "whole" is the moment of true realization of self.

For many of you, much of your life is lived in separation from the whole. Your thoughts are shielded from this realization of self by social conditioning and survival instincts--consumed by the "daily grind" and the distractions of material wants and entertainments. Often times it takes a great crisis to jolt the consciousness out of its path of blind ambitions to realize that he or she is mortal and will be forced into a transition by the termination of physical life. Only then do the thoughts of eternity and the continuation of identity begin to surface as a precursor to this true realization of self. Unfortunately for many, these are fleeting thoughts that are soon "pushed under" and filed away as something to think about in old age--a travesty really. Still others will embrace this opportunity to change their thinking and really begin to live life with this broader perspective of an eternal continuum--for these souls, life then becomes precious.

The development of your world is something of an oddity in the universe. Most worlds in Nebadon that have reached this stage of technological advancement, as has Urantia, have also attained a much higher degree of spiritual and sociological perfection which better prepares the souls of that world for their next life on the morontia training worlds of their local system. The true realization of self is something that is instilled in these individuals from birth and continues throughout life.

For those of you who have triumphed over this handicap of confusion imposed on you by the sin of rebellion by your deposed caretakers in the Lucifer insurrection, have truly won your stripes and will become much sought after as valued universe administrators in the ages to come. Your capacity for mercy and understanding of the evolutionary struggle is paramount to great success and leadership as ascending sons and daughters of the Most High. With this in mind my friends, keep this broader perspective and view of your life in eternal meanings and values while you gather your experiences in the totality of the whole.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Shared Wisdom

2011-10-02T10:45:00.000-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about the sharing of wisdom. What do I mean by this? Wisdom is the accumulated experiences of lessons learned--the result of past events that transformed the mind and shaped the personality from a lesser state of perfection to a greater state of perfection. It is these experiences that are retained as having "survival value" and are so counter-parted by the Indwelling Spirit and added to the growing embryo--the developing soul of the individual. It is this growing soul-child that will mature and become the personality of who you really are in the next phase of your ascension on the training worlds of your local system--the seven mansion worlds. Through the sharing of wisdom with your fellows, you may accelerate your maturity by avoiding the pitfalls of hard lessons through the recognition of situations and events, and taking right actions based on the translated experiences of others.

Shared wisdom is the preparation for exploiting opportunities that bring value and transformation of consciousness. It is the process of sharing valuable life changing information directly from person to person or indirectly from media to person. Books are a wonderful source of shared wisdom as is the message you are reading now. Not all information or knowledge is shared wisdom, only those translated experiences that help others to grow in some way may be considered shared wisdom and may be recognized as belonging to one of three categories: Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.

Media overload and the transmission of fear through news outlets and other forms of entertainment are of no eternal value and will be left behind with the flesh. Think about those wonderful moments of discovery--those "ah-ha" moments you have speaking with friends or by learning something from a transformational book. It is these kinds of experiences and use of the time you have in this life that should be maximized, and less time spent on useless preoccupations having little or no value.

You must all work, play, eat, and sleep--those things are done for the physical maintenance of the mind and body, but for those students on the path, a system of priorities must be created that facilitates the needed time for the gathering of shared wisdom as well as for the sharing of wisdom with others. Think about how much time you spend during your week learning and sharing wisdom. Now think about how much time you spend gathering useless information and entertainments that add no value or growth potential. Is there an imbalance there? For maximized soul growth and progress, there must be balance.

If you are out of balance my friends, the pendulum will sooner or later swing the other way in the form of a life lesson that is designed to bring balance to your life and re-start the soul growing process. The sharing of wisdom can be a positive way to stimulate soul growth rather than through the negative "hard knocks" of life. Communicate; cooperate; learn and share.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Perfection

2011-09-25T13:14:00.000-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's lesson is about "perfection" and what it means to you as humans living on an evolutionary world. Perfection is a goal my friends, and it is something to strive for and something to attain incrementally in small amounts as you progress from age to age and from one world to another in your ascension career. It is the divine answer to the call of the Creator, "Be you perfect, as I AM perfect." All those who choose the paradise path to perfection and seek membership in the Corps of the Finality shall achieve it through the transformation of self (unique personality--identity) from a state of imperfection to a God-like state of perfection.

Certainly, as evolutionary animal origin creatures, you can not achieve perfection in it's final state in just one lifetime on an evolutionary world. You may only achieve a "relative perfection" in relationship to the limitations of mind capacity designed into all evolutionary will creatures on the worlds of time and space. The mind adjutants are designed to bring the creature to a state of relative perfection that readies him or her for the next phase of ascension, the morontia life--the intermediary stage between the physical and the purely spirit form of life in the universes.

The immediate goal for all humans and morontians is to fuse with their Indwelling God fragments, the Thought Adjusters. I include humans in this statement because it is possible to achieve fusion on an evolutionary world, as is the case on the more advanced civilizations having achieved Light and Life where physical death is no longer the mode of translation from flesh to morontia life. Your TA and guardian seraphim chart your progress by what is called, "The Seven Psychic Circles" of human potentiality, starting with the seventh and working toward the first. More on this can be found in your text.

In those very rare instances, some humans can and do achieve fusion with their TAs, and avert death by direct translation via a flash of incredible heat and light. Most however, will fuse with their TA sometime on their sojourn on the training worlds--the mansion world system of your local universe.

Relative perfection can be attained by living a life of love and service--overcoming the animal nature by the development of the mind and the development of the soul. The soul-mind may be developed to the point where the TA can more easily interface directly with you and accelerate the "spiritization" of it and thus can greatly help bring you through the progressive stages of your circles. Self-mastery (control over the emotional self) and meditation (communication with Source), are tools for subsequent circle attainment when they are combined with loving service for one's fellows. When the student feels a genuine unity with his fellows--a sense of "oneness," that they are all a part of the whole, this may be understood as a circle marker, that they are near, at, or have surpassed the third circle and have received a personal destiny guardian that classifies them as having advanced standing, for which they may proceed directly to the mansion worlds upon dissolution of the physical body, to continue their perfection education on the training worlds of human ascension. This is the first step, my friends, of many that lead to God-like perfection, for which every step forward is more astonishing than the last.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Time is Now

2011-09-18T06:00:00.000-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The time is "now" my friends--there is no past or future. This is a very difficult concept for many to understand. You have all heard about this before, this "living in the now," or "living in the moment." What exactly do I mean by this? Let me explain. All that you are, all that you think and feel is happening now--not in the past, not in the future, but now. Yes, we all have our memory of past "now events," and we have our hopes and conjectures about the future "now," but everything there is exists in the present moment. You can have life and have it more abundantly right now if you can keep living consciously in this "now" present moment.

Many of you who are starting out on this path of spiritual awakening are dealing with many emotional and past traumatic events that have shaped who you are in this now moment. These personality shaping events, most often in early development, lead one into limitations of personality expression. Your "now moments" are constantly being shaped by what happened in the past and you are constantly checking and comparing your present now moments with your past now moments and keeping your personality expressions in this "template" of how to think and feel based on the expectations of the ego-self. This "emotional template" even prepares your thinking for the future now events that are yet to occur by telling the ego-self what is expected of you--that you must think, act, and react according to this framework. You are caught in a loop of now moments that are really just a succession of past trauma checking and future expectations that prevent you from living freely and consciously in the present now.

How do we live in the present? Can we just forget our past and all our traumas? The key to living in the now is to "forgive and forget"--a wonderful phrase you have all heard. Forgiving yourself and others for past wrongs is one way of letting go of those past now moments that keep you in this "checking the template" mode of thinking. Accepting these moments as "teaching moments" and accepting the limitations of awareness of those who have wronged you will help you to live in the present now by freeing up all that wasted mind energy that is constantly working and checking the template.

Use your newly found awareness to focus thought on achieving and manifesting your desires to perfect yourself, pursue truth, create beauty, and exude goodness by lighting up the world around you. This is true happiness my friends, to live in the moment--free to live, love, and laugh without regret, without fear, without feelings of unworthiness. All reality is now and your experiences of the now. You will never again have the unique opportunity to experience now moments on your native planet, so let us "seize the moment" and make these moments the most exciting, loving, joy-filled moments we can--it's happening NOW!

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

The Day the World Changed

2011-09-11T12:12:00.000-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about the day the world changed. On this day ten years ago the world changed. Human consciousness was moved like no other time in your history by a shocking and deconstructive act that would forever scar the memory of a generation and would directly or indirectly affect every individual living on the planet from that time forward. Whether you believe the official story or some variation of conspiracy, the real truth is that a very small number of people, out of 6.5 billion on the planet, used their will for deconstructive purposes to change the course of history and human consciousness on a planetary scale. That my friends is an example of the power of human will to cause a sweeping change in consciousness across a planet.

If man can use his ingenuity for deconstructive purposes and create such sweeping and lasting change, is it also possible for a small number of individuals to use the forces of good through constructive purposes to change the consciousness of a generation? I say it is possible. We see examples of this during the aftermath of tragedies, both natural and man made like cyclones, hurricanes, earthquakes, wars and famine. We see the best of the forces of good reach out to help, heal, or feed those who are suffering. Sometimes it is the idea of just one person who puts his mind and human will to work that can affect millions.

For if you believe that you as an individual can do little to change the consciousness of the world--government policy, or social culture, you have chosen not to participate in creation, and your reality will then be shaped by the will of those who choose to believe they can create change whether it be constructive or deconstructive. Many of you believe you have little influence and what you think does not matter. I say that a raindrop is a small and seemingly insignificant collection of molecules, yet when joined enforce with other raindrops they can literally move mountains and sweep away continents.

You must start thinking like a raindrop my friends, and pool your resources for good, and when you do this, you shall succeed at making sweeping changes that can affect the consciousness of a planet. Think my friends, what is it that all people want out of life? We all want the same things no matter where you are on the planet or in the universe--to make a difference as an individual; to have purpose; to love and be loved; to create something good or beautiful and feel the joy of success and accomplishment using your will to create change.

There are an infinite number of ways that you can shape your reality and change the consciousness of a planet. Use your god-given co-creative powers of will and choice to make that change for good. Spirit alone cannot force change upon you--you must "will" to make those changes. Spirit will always be there to assist and encourage those constructive forces that move humanity forward. Think about what you can do to change the world and make it a place you would want your children and grandchildren to live in.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven.

Color in the Mosaic of Life

2011-09-04T10:25:00.004-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

A list subscriber wrote in after the message, "There Will Come a Time," asking about what the state of consciousness will be like on the planet with regard to gay men and women after the shift when the earth enters into the beginning stages of Light and Life. Before I answer this, let us zoom out a bit and look at the state of consciousness for life in the worlds to come--morontial and spirit life.

The lifespan on your world (third dimension) on average is about 70 to 80 years. This is a very, very brief time as compared to eternity--you are only passing through, so to say, and in this brief time period, and on this world is the only place you, as a personality, will have sexual reproductive capability which defines you as male and female. Once on the mansion worlds and beyond, the reproductive organs will no longer be a part of your physiology. From that point on, you will be wholly recognized by your personalities. Whatever is truly "inside" will show forth on the "outside." If you are compassionate, kind, and full of love for others, your physical form will reflect that beauty. If you are egocentric, cold, uncaring, dismissive, fearful, this will show up in the physical form as less beautiful and as it is said, "all will be revealed."

The Universal Father cares for and deeply loves all of his children, and as such, He looks into the heart of each individual to see their true intentions and motives, their life experiences, and their spiritual progress. God is little concerned about the sexual natures, practices, or orientations of his creatures or the social mores set in place by which those creatures govern themselves. That is a part of evolution, and the discrimination of those who appear "different" from the fold will fade in time as each generation becomes more spiritual or more "God-like" in awareness. Just as there are an infinite amount of points between opposites, so too are there an infinite amount of personality types between "maleness" and "femaleness." Even on the mansion worlds and beyond, you as a person, will retain this "maleness" or "femaleness" in personality nature.

Now to answer the question first posed: A world that has achieved Light and Life status will have a population that is more evolved spiritually; will understand the ascension plan and will be more in touch with their Indwelling Spirit. People in this age will educate their children at an early age how to treat others--with kindness, compassion, respect, and not to judge others because they are different. These will be a people who are preparing for their next life who are concerned about progress of the individual and progress of the whole of humanity. Yes, there will still be gay individuals in this era and they will no longer be an object of controversy or prosecution, just another color in the mosaic of life on a world that is celebrating the glory of the age of Light and Life--a unique personality, a unique aspect of the Creator's intention--a part of the whole.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

There Will Come a Time

2011-08-28T11:11:00.004-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today we will speak about a time of unity. This is a time when all people, races, religions, and nations will come together and "feel" that they are a part of the human family--brothers and sisters of this planet called Urantia. No longer will differences in culture or religion be viewed as something foreign or something to assimilate or eradicate, but will be looked at as something to treasure and revere as a rich rainbow of diversity that adds value to the whole of humanity.

There will come a time when all peoples will revere the planet as the nursery and mother of their terrestrial home and will see to it that She is cared for, respected, and made beautiful for generations to come, for She is the soul generator of the Creator.

There will come a time when women in every nation will stand on equal ground with men and be viewed as the temple of the Creator's Indwelling just as all are--men, women, and children, for it is the feminine energies that will transform and bring the planet into balance.

There will come a time when the raising of children will be the most important duty and never again will they be cast aside as inconveniences or distractions, but will be cherished as the future tenants of a world that is evolving and achieving greatness--where the values of truth, beauty, and goodness are instilled in their souls.

There will come a time when corporations will become responsible and use philanthropy as the cornerstone of their success to provide jobs and to help solve world problems, while respecting the earth and building a sustainable future.

There will come a time when governments will actually serve the many and care for the populace by making laws and policies that promote a realistic and sustainable future where all will have access to equality of opportunity--true life, liberty, and happiness.

There will come a time when wars will be no more and military forces are used for good--to rescue people from unforeseen natural disasters or protect the virtues of equality of opportunity where a life of dignity is available to all men, women, and children.

Presently, for the majority of the planet, this is not the case, but if you can dream it my friends, you can realize it by focusing your thoughts and directing your actions toward this attainable goal. There are people on this world now who are making a difference and working toward this dream. Seek them out, partner with them, and help grow these sustainable ideas. Only through the unity of our ideals can we realize this very attainable life we all dream of. What things can you do today to start moving in this direction? Meditate on this and put your thoughts into action.

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

Time Alone with God

2011-08-21T09:10:00.004-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about time--time for being alone. There is a time for all things--a time for being with friends and family, and a time for being with God. We speak often about the need to be alone with God and why it is so important that we have a time set aside to communicate with the Creator through the God within. This time we spend in meditation with our God Fragment is for the soul as needful as is sleep for the physical body. Without it, the body becomes dysfunctional, erratic, unresponsive--thought processes are out of order and at some point, the body must succumb to sleep for its very existence. So too does the soul need this time alone to communicate with the Creator, through the Thought Adjuster, to continue to grow at a healthy rate, process higher thought, receive guidance, review options, express desires, express gratitude, and receive Divine Love--the life force that sustains all life.

The difference between sleep for the body and meditation for the soul is: You must at some point sleep, for it is by design that this physiological need be met by the body. However, time alone with God is optional and is a matter of choice. So you see my friends, we choose to make that conscious decision whether or not to enter into a communicative state with our God Presence and receive the benefits that are available to us. We all have this self-will to throttle our own soul growth, and time alone with God is the most effective way to accelerate our assimilation toward God-likeness. Physical sleep does afford some benefit to the soul, for it allows the Thought Adjuster time to help spiritualize your mind and prepare you for opportunities for soul development, yet if you willfully reject the program for soul development by living a self-indulgent or self-absorbed life that quells the still small voice, you may by choice limit or cause soul atrophy to occur.

Time alone with God in quiet contemplation and meditation is the one most important thing that you can do for yourself that will bless you beyond comprehension, for its benefits extend well beyond this life and echo into the worlds to come. It is vital my friends, especially in this time of change on Urantia and because of the unique circumstances and extraordinary conditions--handicaps that you operate under, to equalize these tidal forces that come against you day in and day out.

Time alone with God is the great equalizer that you can use to offset these soul quenching forces that continually bombard your mind. Meditation is the sanctuary of the mind where you renew and hydrate the soul; where new seeds take root and begin to sprout; where Divine love radiates the seedlings and the soul-child grows and matures. I admonish all you students on the path to seriously consider this vital practice of time alone with God. The quality of your soul-expression will increase and spill over into all areas of your life where you can be an example to others--a way shower of divine reflection.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

Transmutation of Divine Will.

2011-08-14T13:44:00.004-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message in about the transmutation of Divine Will. What do I mean by this? Transmutation is the process of changing something from one state to another. In this case, the process is changing Divine Will into human action to do or achieve something that will change the vibrational state of someone, or the circumstances of something, that will transform life by the infusion of love, thus changing it from a lower state of vibration to a higher state. In this process of change, free will allows for the individual expression of that change, which provides a unique experience and higher awareness for the lesson learned and the wisdom gleaned from that experience.

The concept is quite simple my friends. When we allow ourselves to become a channel of Divine love, love changes all things, and the outcome always transforms what ever it is applied to and leaves it in an improved state, or in a greater state of awareness for understanding and the solving of problems which arise out of the misapplication of natural law or the misunderstandings of living in the various stages of imperfection.

Most of the problems on your world, and with the individual, are the results of a lack of love and understanding. You may take any problem or negative circumstance, and trace its root cause to a lack of love and understanding. If we see all these things from its origin, we can begin to understand its development and how the lack of love--its misapplication and misunderstanding has evolved into the present day problem. When we open ourselves to be a channel of Divine love, we gain insight into how, using wisdom, to infuse that problem with love and change its outcome or direct its path to a more favorable and more perfected state. Love changes, love forgives, love heals, and love unites. Divine Will, when transmuted by the action of human love, results in the alignment of Divine Will and human will.

How do you know when you are doing the Will of God? Give love and observe the course of its transformation. If its transformation leaves it in a more perfected state, then you know that transmutation of Divine Will has been accomplished in relation to the understanding and application of the love channeled through the initiate. How do you perfect the process of transmutation? Through meditative contemplation and prayer--where you receive divine instruction and listen for the answers to the problems of living in a state of imperfection. The journey from imperfection to perfection is the supreme adventure, and the catalyst of change--the fuel to perfection, is the transmutation of Divine love into human action--the alignment of Divine Will and human will.

The more we allow ourselves to accept and feel Divine love, the more powerful we will become at the transmutation of that love to change lives and situations and leave them in a more perfected state. Test this process today my friends, and see the change unfold before your eyes.

Peace and love,

The Circle of Seven

Spiritual Prowess

2011-08-07T20:34:00.007-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about spiritual prowess. What do I mean by this? Spiritual prowess is that need for having superior skill in both spiritual understanding, and spiritual wisdom. This is most important when we are trying to achieve a high calling, which is not to say we do not strive for the highest attainment, but that we are determined to make it our "business" so to speak, to look for weaknesses in our personality that we may strengthen and also to recognize our talents that we may take advantage of every opportunity to become more adept to spiritual awareness in our life's work. We also look forward to our future work that we are aspiring to see unfold in ways that will lead to the greatest service to the whole--the alignment of our will with the Creator's Will.

While we are working, making these subtle changes, day by day, we begin to notice that we are becoming more sensitive to the weaknesses of our brothers and sisters in their attempts at finding understanding, and meeting the expectations of others, who themselves have little understanding of the meanings and values of spiritual acquisition, for which they so diligently portray as the right way or the wrong way of doing or knowing. When we find that we are facing barriers in communication we sometimes shut down the channel of wisdom and look outside for knowledge that will serve to help us overcome this gap in understanding, yet many times we are not seeking in partnership with our Indwelling Spirit or opening ourselves to guidance by our unseen teachers or guardians. When this happens, we may not always achieve the greatest good or convey the highest meaning in what we are seeking to achieve or communicate.

If we can recognize these "gaps" in understanding, then we may find the faith to trust what is being spoken to us by the still small voice within. It is this trust in the leadings of spirit that will bring about the greatest understanding of the meanings and values we are trying to convey. So too will we benefit by achieving the greatest progress on our spiritual path when we rely on spirit to provide the opportunities for the attainment of our goals and to be in control of our emotions and have mastery over situations of uncertainty. Use what you know to be true, and go within to seek the answers to that which you do not know. In this way, you allow spirit to work with you to find the right path to provide the greatest service to others and a more perfected transmutation of the Creator's intention.

Look for every opportunity to improve your understanding of your fellows while you seek to master the situations of life through spirit leadings. Develop your sense of compassion and be willing to serve as a channel of love that pours forth from the Creator. Be available to fulfill the spiritual need in those who are in confusion or lack understanding, while recognizing the lessons that are being taught to you and those who are in trial. Spiritual prowess can only come when we are open to accept change in ourselves, and willingness to be led by spirit when we find no solution through our own wisdom.

Good Day,

The Circle of Seven

Spiritual Duty

2011-07-31T20:19:00.004-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about having the strength and courage to comply with the demands of daily life while pursuing the call to spiritual duty. What do I mean by this? Spiritual duty is that innate drive you feel that moves you to do the things spirit leads you to do. To comply with this leading means you are aligning your will with the will of the Creator and by aligning your will with God, you are showing strength and courage because the easy road in life is to play it safe, to roll over, or to do for the self.

It takes strength and courage to put aside the routines of daily life to listen and to act in accordance with the leadings of your Indwelling, and to work step by step moving closer to perfection day by day--meditating, listening, praying--communicating with spirit with the intent of doing something for others that will help them to become stronger, happier, healthier, wiser, and more in tune with spirit. The selfless acts of love, kindness, and compassion--the bearing of the fruits of the spirit, are the results of such selfless intentions that lead to spiritual growth and soul progression.

How easy it is to get caught up in the illusions of mundane life, the habits of survival, and the pleasures of entertainments that keep the mind busy and unaware of the things of spirit. How easy it is to listen to the talking heads of media, to be told what to think and what opinions to have--to live in fear, under controls, and feel powerless to pursue the deep desires of the heart. My friends, we must put forth the extra effort to free ourselves from this bondage of fear and control--the illusions that this world has placed in your mind to keep you from your true purpose. Realize that you have living within you the Spirit of the Creator that can transform you and bring you out of that coma of surface dwelling and fear and into real freedom.

Turn off the TV and Radio and use that time to listen to spirit. Be courageous and become aware of the greater realities that exist around you that are calling you to "be" who you really are--a child of the Creator who is destined to ascend into glory and perfection, moving upward and inward, seeking perfection, and becoming like God as is the divine intention for your being. You are so much more that what you have been told by the world and there are no real limits or barriers in your path when you free yourself from the illusions and lies that keep you from knowing the truth. There is a balance that can be had between the necessities of living and the pursuits of a spirit led life, but it take strength and courage to move your feet and walk in the direction of truth and purpose.

Take that leap of faith my friends and dare to quiet the voices of fear and control and listen to that still small voice within, for it is this voice that leads to truth, freedom, and a purpose filled life that brings the experiences of love, joy and accomplishment of service.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Sustainable Legacy

2011-07-24T11:38:00.008-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today we have a very different kind of message. This message is about choosing who will follow after you and how you will prepare those who follow you now. What do I mean by this? The work you are doing now (spiritual work) will one day come to an end on this planet when you graduate and leave your tabernacle of flesh and join the ranks of your new family on the morontia worlds. The spiritual work--the seeds you have planted will be left to grow without you watering and pulling the weeds. There will be a new gardener who will take over and continue the important work that you have begun. It is important how you prepare for that day when you are called to move on and how orderly you have left things to continue to function through the transition from one phase into another.

This is how we build a sustainable legacy that will continue to grow and flourish from generation to generation. The greatest institutions are the ones that have survived for generations because of careful planning by their founders. Once they realized how important their cause was and how important it is to continue this work to benefit humanity, these wise founders began to lay the ground work and create the foundations for future generations to continue that work.

With great foresight, the founders of these institutions engineered their systems to be flexible and adaptable to changing conditions, and changing societal values, for if it were not for this flexibility, future generations would quickly fall away and the original idea would fade from human memory.

This all sounds very abstract to you my friends, but what I am trying to point out here is that no matter how great or how small your contribution is to humanity, to society, to your children, to your friends, to those who you don't even know who have been touch by your ideas, how will you prepare them to follow through with this idea you have born and will it be pure enough to sustain the test of time beyond your short life? We must care about such things, for it is the only way we can change and evolve life on this planet and move ever closer to a world where peace and harmony become the pillars of society.

Put a plan in place today for the continuance of your work that it may grow beyond your years. Don't be afraid to let go when it is time to move on. See that all is in readiness for the transition and you may leave this world in peace knowing you have left a growing and sustainable legacy. When you come to the mansion worlds you will have the opportunity from time to time to see what has become of those seeds you have planted; the buildings which were constructed from the careful foundations that you laid, and it will be a great blessing to you, which you will experience great joy for knowing that your life was important and that you actually changed life on your native planet in some small or great way that will continue to evolve and grow from generation to generation.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

The Great Divide

2011-07-17T20:06:00.007-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about the "Great Divide." What do I mean by this? Like a chasm between two mountain ranges, this divide is wide and it separates the peoples of the earth into two classes, "Those that know God and those that do not." When it comes to personality survival, which side you belong too matters greatly. These two classes may also be identified as "Those that survive and those that do not." This is not meant to strike fear into the hearts of the reader, for it is a statement of fact, yet all is not so "black and white" when we consider mercy and forgiveness.

God honors even the tiniest flicker of faith in a man or woman and it is His supreme desire that none should perish and that all shall come to the light. Even those that know God and have led a rebellious life shall be offered a probationary period after death to prove themselves and work their way up from the twilight realms into the realms of light. Those that spurn God's mercy and have made the conscious choice to deny the sovereignty of God will become unreal and will ingest the seeds of annihilation. Even those that have that flicker of faith will, after death, willfully choose not to take the Grand Adventure and seek perfection in eternity. God honors that choice, and that soul will then be absorbed back into the oneness of infinity and shall no more have identity and personality.

There are so many people today that are living on the surface of life that are "good people" who serve their communities, raise their children to be respectful, and pay their taxes, yet they do not actively seek a relationship with God or desire to have a spiritual nature. This is most unfortunate, and for many, this blindness is due to a generational misleading starting long ago with the Lucifer rebellion, the defection of the now deposed Planetary Prince, Calagastia, and the default of the material son and daughter, Adam and Eve. The teachings of the one true God were nearly extinct on Urantia were it not for the emergency service of Machiventa Melchizedek, the Sage of Salem, in Abraham's time, who sent his missionaries out across the globe to seed the hearts and minds of those peoples who were utterly lost and did not know God.

And so it is for these surface dwellers today that it is so important that they fan that flicker of faith that they will be offered mercy on that day when they are called to eternity. It is this emergency that I call you to service, my friends, that they be given one more chance to know the One True God before the "parting of the ways." All deficiencies and lack of opportunity shall be compensated for, yet the spark of faith is still required to continue the journey. Religious affiliation is not a requirement, only the tiniest of desire to know God and accept his mercy. Still, the rewards for living a God knowing life in loving service to God and man will reap joy beyond human comprehension, and for you my students on the path, much glory awaits you in the realms of light. I admonish you to bring your brothers and sisters across the Great Divide so they may also share in the glories of eternal life.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

The Gift of Being Alive

2011-07-10T06:55:00.005-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about the most precious gift that can be given--the gift of being alive. There is so much to live for my friends, and though it may seem quite difficult to you sometimes here on the nursery worlds of time and space, you must understand what a wonderful gift it is to have identity and personality, for what you are experiencing now is but the first heartbeat in a succession of never-ending experiences of wonder and learning; sublime beauty; and love infused adventures--lifetime upon lifetime of unending glories, too fantastic for your human mind to grasp, should you choose to continue.

What you are doing and experiencing now is so very important to your eternal career, for you are forging out the rudiments of your eternal personalities and setting the stage for the supreme performance of perfection seeking accomplishments. Within your mind lives the Creator Fragment who is experiencing life through the creature, which frees the Creator from the static state of infinity and omnipotence and allows for the reality of true experience of living life from every level of existence--from imperfection to perfection. It is the journey, my friends, that is so important, and how you choose to move through that journey determines the quality of that life.

Free will assures the width and breadth of variance in the expression of true adventure and wonder seeking experiences. What power you possess that you may choose to have any experience available to you through the opportunities created by the varying parts of the whole, both perfect and imperfect, who themselves are carving out their own paths to live and serve as they ascend and descend to and from the Source of all Creation. You are beginning life in the seeming shifting and straining chaos of what will become a glorious path to the highest attainable standard--to be perfect as is the Creator perfect. It is this divine tension set up by the Creator with the creature to be so far from, yet so intimately close, that drives the creature to seek for unity with the divine nature.

Having faith in this yet to be experienced perfection is the key to living each day and experiencing life with new meaning. When we live with this child-like expectancy of love, trust, and assurance, that we are the sons and daughters of the Most High God, we can move through life as a co-creator--a quality of life that has the power to change the fabric of time itself by using the one sure super innate ability that we all share, and that is the power of love. No matter how lowly we may be in the hierarchy of perfected beings, we have this super ability to change the lives and paths of others in our life circles through love, and we can choose to give love or withhold love. When we choose to give love, we are doing the Will of the Creator, for it is the supreme life force in the universes that creates and dynamically changes all things.

This precious gift of life allows us to experience this all-powerful life force and use it to make beautiful that gift which was given out of love.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

Sacred Spaces

2011-07-03T20:43:00.005-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about having sacred spaces--those areas of personal retreat where you can be alone with God and feel completely safe, where it is tranquil, and where you can open your heart and truly worship the Divine. It is in this space that you can feel "oneness" of being because you have willed that only you and God, Divine Parent and child, may enter in here. In this sacred space there can be no other purpose except to co-exist with God in this most intimate way. He knows all about you, every cell in your body does he see; every thought in your mind does he share; every intension in your heart does he search down into the deepest chambers. It is this total intimacy of being that melts away the illusion of separation, and it is in this sacred space that you create that opens the door to truth, beauty, and the goodness of all things that are possible when the creature worships the Creator.

Do you have a sacred space where you go and "close the door" on the world where you can "be" alone with God? Is there a place in your home, your yard, or in a near by park? It can be anywhere you decide that gives you the tranquility of mind that sets a "tone" for this intimate exchange between you and God. You can have one or many of these special places--it is for you to decide. It could be your bedroom, your yard, or a special place in nature where you are surrounded by the beauty of the realm. It is your space and only you and God may enter in there.

What happens in this sacred space? This is where you can give thanks and gratitude for all the blessings and learned lessons; where you reveal your deepest hopes and desires; and where you pray for others. This is where you share all that you are and even ask that the beauty of the moment be a shared experienced with God--your sacred offering to the Supreme. In this place you can listen to the whispers of God by settling into a stillness of mind where no other thoughts or worries of the day may interfere. There is a renewing of mind and spirit that takes place when you come into the presence of the Divine--this is true peace and true understanding--beyond all words and language--true rest for the growing soul.

Go there today my friends and throw off all the negativity and contamination from worldly encounters, or from trespasses you have made. Forgive all, have compassion for all, and "wash" yourself clean before entering your sacred space. No guilty thought or material want may enter in here. Dress yourself in the alabaster garments of righteousness, sit humbly and confidently at the feet of God, for in this sacred space there is holy communion, communication--true worship. Fill yourself with the Divine Vibration and let it mingle into your soul until the lines of separation have vanished from your mind. Go now and be at peace in your sacred space.

Love.

The Circle of Seven

Embracing the Law of One

2011-06-26T12:02:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about embracing the Law of One and to truly understand that when we believe this, we may have fulfillment and abundance in our lives because through the connectedness of all things there is unity, communication, and cooperation, that provides an ebb and flow of opportunity for greater growth and higher awareness. Separation, on the other hand, brings isolation, leads to suspicion, and breeds mistrust, which is the source of all suffering on your world.

Diversity of mind and culture should be thought of as an extension of this Law of One because it allows for the organism of humanity--the parts of the whole, to reach out and to know the unknowable, to consider that which has yet to be considered, and to learn through osmosis--the connectedness of the parts, new ideas and values that can benefit the whole, which will eventually eliminate suffering and bring humanity into the Golden Age.

Many of you desire to have a greater relationship with spirit--to hear more clearly, to heal with greater power, to relieve suffering, and to spread enlightenment more efficiently. These intensions can be realized through greater awareness of this Law of One. As you embrace this thought that we have all sprung from the First Source, that we are all children of this One Truth, that we are all connected to this Great Eternal Cause, you begin to open the channels of universe energy and you may call on all the parts to help you to attain your goals and achieve your desires for greater awareness having a more intimate relationship with spirit and with your fellows.

Life flows through the parts (all sentient beings) like blood flows through the veins and arteries to and from the heart (the Creator). If there is a blockage or a separation of one of the parts, that part will wither and die, which makes the whole incomplete. Separation casts a shadow on the truth which obscures reality, which leads to inequality of opportunity, repression, and selfish control. The old ways of doing business on your world is about to end--it is outdated and incompatible with the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Only those that believe this Law of One shall be called the Sons of God, and they shall lead this new world and will be the way-showers to the disconnected parts that they too may be called into Sonship. Those that will not be led, that spurn all mercy, will become unreal and will vanish from the whole leaving no shadow.

Blessed are you--the eyes, the ears, the hands, and the feet of the whole that keeps the organism healthy and connected. Love, the life force of the universe, circulates freely from the heart through all the connected parts and into you--a unique aspect of deity expression which brings a diversity of experience to the whole and fulfills the Law of One.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

The Quiescence of the Soul

2011-06-19T17:48:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The message for today is about the quiescence of the soul. What do I mean by this? So much of who and what you are becoming develops in the quiet moments of living--those times when you stop and reflect on the lessons of life: the love that was shared between friends, the forgiveness and mercy shown to those who are less developed in their thinking, and ultimately the time you spend in quiet contemplation and meditation in communion with the Creator and the Indwelling Spirit. These my friends are the growth moments of the soul--a time to slow down and feed the soul child by allowing the quiescence to bring together all of the survival value experiences of life to settle into the emergence of transcendent personality.

Self-mastery can only be achieved in the quiet reflection of past mistakes and lessons learned, while at the same time, your mind and your thoughts shift in contemplation of new ways to approach old problems. There is no better way that one can accelerate soul growth and progress forward than to set aside time to go into this quiescence of mind and sort out the meanings of life. It should be as natural and needful as going to the well to hydrate the body, for it truly does feed the soul.

Have you become too busy in life? Do you feel that you have lost that special connection you once had with God because you let the world and life circumstances control you instead of you controlling the circumstances? The Universal Father has not gone anywhere and His love for you is constant and affectionate. He is waiting for you to open the door to your heart by making space for Him in your mind through the quiescence of being present in the moment and turning off all the distractions of material living.

Go there right now, my friends, to this quiescent zone where only you and the Creator are. No words need be spoken--just "be" in the moment with God and let His parental love for you wash over you to nourish your soul and give rest to your mind. Drink it all in and give to God all your worries and anxieties; your hopes and dreams; your thanks and gratitude for the life He has given you to experience love and to share that love with others. Retreat my friends, into this quiet place and into this space where the soul lives and breathes, for to live life without it is to really have no life at all.

Wherever you find yourself, you can go into this quiescence and be one in the moment with God and reconnect yourself to the source of all life. There you will find the strength and the courage to complete your life mission and to discover the astonishment, the truth, the beauty, and the goodness of all the things God has created for you to experience as you make your way home to your final embrace.

Love is all,

The Circle of Seven

The Sentinels

2011-06-12T07:02:00.009-04:00

Spokesperson: “The message for today concerns certain types of individuals that are known as Sentinels. They are these individuals that unwittingly watch for key events that will lead to their activation in the Mortal Corps of Destiny. Although we cannot tell you how many of these Sentinels there are, or their location, we can say that there are more now than there have ever been on Urantia in times past. It is the function of these mortals to step in during a planetary emergency and lead with divine authority in key areas of society to maintain stability, and direct the affairs of their assigned office in accordance with their spiritual planetary administrators. These Sentinels have been secretly rehearsed, throughout their life, for this special purpose by their guides and guardians to participate in the Correcting Time and the events that are about to take place on your world.

“Most of these individuals are unaware that they have been chosen to be Sentinels and have no idea as of yet about what role they will have in the affairs of the coming age for which they will serve, yet upon their activation in the Mortal Corps of Destiny, they will speak with authority and people will listen and take direction from them because their Thought Adjusters will be communicating directly with the Thought Adjusters of those around them. It is this inter-communication of the Divine Fragments that will allow the Sentinels to freely operate.

“Why are we telling you about these Sentinels at this time? Because the time of activation is coming soon and we want you to be aware that such things can occur, and some of you who are reading this transcript may be called to service. When the activation occurs, you will have knowledge and memories of the training you have received throughout your life from the many celestial sources that have so carefully prepared you for this mission. Mountains will move for you and there will be no obstacle or fear that will prevent you from completing the mission.

“This receiver is questioning the content and nature of this message, whether or not this message fits the forum of the 11:11 Progress Group, and he is correct in his inquiry, for it does, and we have been informed by your planetary administrators that this is necessary to put before the individuals that need to see it and this forum serves those individuals. There may be other messages like this from time to time as we move closer to the activation.

“These are exciting times my friends and we are happy to be of service to you and to help you to discover the untapped potential that all of you have as sons and daughters of the Most High God.

“Peace to you,

“The Circle of Seven.”

Big Brothers, Big Sisters

2011-06-05T07:46:00.005-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about sharing special moments with someone to validate their newly found spiritual experiences and to encourage them to continue on this path despite the lonely and sometimes difficult situations of dealing with family and friends who are living on the surface of life. There are many people who, especially now in the is Correcting Time, are awakening spiritually and who find themselves isolated and alone in their experiences, which can often be quite astounding and unusual for them to deal with in the logical mind, and yet they need to be heard by someone who is understanding and non-judgmental who has themselves been down the awakening path. You are all brothers and sisters--kindred spirits, connected by a fragment of the Creator, and like links in a chain, all fragments connect to form a strong line of love and light that leads to the First Source and Center of creation.

I encourage all of you, my friends, to seek out these newly awakened souls and point them in the right direction; validate their experiences, and tell them of the great love of the Creator who calls them to perfection. They will not be hard to find as your own Thought Adjusters will help you to identify these newly emerging souls. The spiritual pressure on your world is so great at this time and will become exponentially greater as you pass through the transformational period which is nearly upon you. Many, many people will be awakening from their dream of illusion to this new state of reality and it is up to you, the soldiers in the front line so to speak, to take these fragile ones by the hand and help them to understand what is happening to them until that time when they themselves can listen to spirit and be guided by divine leadings.

These initiates will be hungry for truth and will be reaching out to many sources to fill this need to seek and to find the origin of their calling, and it is equally important for you to stay one step ahead by going into the stillness daily to seek guidance and direction on how to be most effective in your role as teacher and caring friend. You must be diligent in listening to your own leadings that you may be a responsible guide to these new and most impressionable seeking souls. You should yourselves be educated on the ascension path and be able to pull from parallel experiences that you may relate to these initiates and build a somewhat clear view of what is truly important in life, which for them may be a totally new way of thinking and living.

This role of "big brother, big sister," is vital in achieving the Will of the Father in this Correcting Time we are now passing through. There can be no greater blessing than to lead another out of darkness and to the shores of light. Ask for guidance when you need help and We will respond and point the way my dear friends.

Peace to you all and God speed,

The Circle of Seven

Prepare for the Coming Age

2011-05-29T12:12:00.004-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today I will speak about how to prepare for the arrival of the Magisterial Son soon to arrive on your world. The hour of divine visitation is nearly at your door my friends and for those who are not familiar with His mission, please let me explain. In the course of planetary evolution on most worlds, a being of high order from paradise will appear on the worlds of time and space to adjudicate an age or dispensation and to usher in and put the affairs of that world in order to begin the age of light and life. He will represent the living presence of God on that world--a personage of Christ-like status that will be known and recognized as such. Together with his staff of Melchizedeks and others, they will work with the world leaders, and men and women of vision, to guide and direct planetary affairs in a way that is sustainable and on track for all future generations to live and work in harmony and with a clear understanding of the Will of the Universal Father.

You my friends, are the last generation of agondontors--those who believe without seeing. From this time forward, all will see and feel the presence of a paradise son on their world and the world as you know it will be a very different place. Many, at present, will have doubts about how such a being can bring these things about on a world that is now full of war and disparity. I tell you that very soon this world will be shaken to its foundations and the old guard and the old ways of thinking will have been swept away. Those that come out on the other side will be looking for answers and willing to compromise to move humanity into its next phase of evolution.

Blessed are you to be alive in the most exciting time in Urantia's history my friends! Not only will you see the physical transformation of a planet, but you will feel the actual presence of the Magisterial Son when he appears and lives on this world. Imagine the astonishing developments that will occur on a world where God and man work together to bring about societies that live and work on the order of a mansion world-like existence! All peoples and all children will know the true path to eternity where war, hunger, disease, crime, and delinquency will be no more. You all have dreamed this dream, now you will experience it first hand.

Let us prepare my friends for the arrival of the Magisterial Son by going into the stillness and asking Monjoronson to make Himself known to you. You will feel his great love for you even now when you open up your heart and let him come in. He has great love, mercy, and compassion for all the peoples of the earth and it is his desire that all would know him and welcome him. By the authority of the Creator Son, he comes to set things in order according to the will of the Universal Father. Prepare now, children of the earth, to enter into the golden age of light and life!

Peace and great blessings to you,

The Circle of Seven

Joy and Accomplishment

2011-05-22T11:53:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today’s lesson is about accepting the feelings of joy and accomplishment for the attainment of spiritual goals through self-reflection and examination. It is important to acknowledge these important milestones in your life journey that you may build a monument of truth, beauty, and goodness starting from the foundation on up to the capstone—the apex of human potential. This is not egocentric pride, but rather a humble gratitude for all the help you received from spirit and from those who have been placed in your path to help you on your way.

When latent abilities have been awakened through guidance and instruction, you do well to use these abilities to gather the resources necessary to build your monument—your contribution to humanity whether it is through teaching, art, or social science. All these accomplishments become a trail of stepping stones that others can follow on while they build their own monuments, and together they create a matrix of progress that leads to the goals of eternity—the will of the Creator made manifest through the lives of His children.

Rejoice my friends when you place another brick on the wall of your monument, for joy and accomplishment is the sweetness of life meant to be savored by you and shared with all those in your life circles. When you succeed at something that is true, beautiful, and positive, all of humanity benefits at the collective level of consciousness—as we are all connected, we are all one in purpose. As each of us progresses, we reflect a little more light from the Creator, which brings us one step closer to unity as all the parts move closer to infinity and finality. Accepting and acknowledging your accomplishments is like marking a trail through the jungle—not only can you find your way back from a long journey, but you leave guidance for others to follow after that they may also benefit from your efforts.

God provides the bricks and mortar—the building blocks of human potential that we may use it to build our monument, our bridge, our path back to the source of all creation. It is God’s desire for us to be joyful in the journey as we gather wisdom from the experiences we have along the way. Look back now my friends and see how far you have come—sometimes it will look as if you were carried by the wind. Take joy now in those milestones you have passed and look joyfully forward to the new road ahead.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

The Value of Hardship

2011-05-15T11:53:00.002-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about accepting and knowing the value of a tragedy or trial, and pull from it the life lesson and spirit wisdom needed to build a weightier soul and a stronger character that will serve you and others in your life circles well when the winds of adversity again blow your way. A road without hills and bends can be a safe and predictable journey, yet will it become mundane and sometime lead the driver to fall asleep at the wheel. Stay alert by appreciating the land features and using your map and compass, for any truly good journey is one that leads to adventure, and adventure can only be experienced by taking the risks and accepting the challenges as they are placed in your path.

Many of you are facing these "rough roads" in your life at this very moment, and wondering why it is that these hard times are falling on you, or someone you know, when you or they are of the kindest and most loving nature willing to help their fellows and serve their God with the greatest of intentions. Why do "bad things" happen to good people?

When these adversities show up in your life, they become lessons that will prepare you for greater guidance in the future, which will serve you well in this life or will be deferred to a time hereafter when the experience can be reflected upon and wisdom cultivated that will lead to a higher quality of decision making in your universe career as you seek perfection and advancement in the paradise ascent. Many times the lesson will not become apparent to you through self examination after the fact, for only in time will the pieces fall in place that will give clarity of purpose for the trials when they occurred.

Accept with humility the trials in your life and have faith that all these obstacles are honing your life skills and helping you to attain self-mastery for greater adventures that can later move mountains and bring joy and accomplishment to your life's work with greater service to God and your fellows. It is not an easy thing to do, to accept defeat in the moment, but sometimes that is what is needed to move on to greater things ahead. Sometimes a traffic light is needed to maintain an orderly flow and keep you and others safe on the journey.

Count it all joy my friends when you are tested this way and know that God has a plan for your life and that you are being guided to higher roads. Reflect on past experiences when life circumstances were seemingly hopeless, yet now had you not suffered those trials they would have left you in a much darker place. All these things have a purpose and a means to a new beginning that shall exceed your greatest expectations.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven.

Inspiration

2011-05-08T17:46:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about receiving information in the form of inspiration and how to recognize and act on that information for the highest good for you and for those in your life circles and beyond. Many of you students on the path receive information and knowledge from many spiritual sources throughout your day and when you sleep. This information may come from the Indwelling Spirit, from the guardian seraphim, from Midwayers, from other guide personalities, or from various teachers and artisans from the mansion worlds who work together in a network to help you to discover Truth, Beauty, and Goodness so that it may be applied to the further development of the individual or to enhance the human condition by the development of an idea that will move the minds of many to improve or enhance life, which leads to the enlightenment of society.

Inspiration comes in many forms and each individual will receive it in unique ways that may be born from various talents and interest such as healing, writing, painting, music, film, organizing abilities, management, arbitration, administrative prowess, business, and other creative thought forms that materialize into your reality from inspirations that pass through your mind as you live, work, mature your personalities, and grow your souls.

These inspirations only come in moments of clarity and this is what should be recognized as the soil of inspiration--the clarity of thought free from the chatter and distractions of worldly "surface noise." Many of you who have never meditated or have not found success in stilling the mind in fact find these moments of clarity through the very art forms and interest you pursue. Those of you who work at something creative find that you reach a place you would call "in the zone" where no outside interference can penetrate the concentration of what you are doing or creating--this becomes the soil of inspiration. You reach into a circuit of communication with others in this "higher network" of supporting guides and teachers that help you to organize and seed your mind to accomplish that which you desire to do.

This network of help may not be something that you are conscious of, but if you become aware that this network exist, you can call on these guides and teachers that they may be even more effective for you in that you have consciously invited them to collaborate with you to solve a problem or inspire an idea--a powerful team indeed! I encourage all of you to be conscious of this creative network and begin to call on these resources often. For as we are all one, it is in the highest interest of the many to bring each part of the whole to light by imparting the love and knowledge as needed to maximize the intention and Will of the Creator that you may find God and be like Him in perfection.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven.

The Choice of Progress

2011-05-01T12:03:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today we will speak about what happens in the mind when we are faced with knowing the truth versus believing in the illusions that keep us from growing and moving into higher circles. We may choose to stay in the warmth of the cozy cocoon which we have built up over time and only peek through the window of opportunity that continues to knock on our door, or we may step out bravely and open the door of opportunity to see where it leads and how far it may take us from the safety and security of the nest.

Humans are inherently curious and adventurous by design, yet social programming, modern living, or fear can sometimes interfere with the innate curious nature to see what is around the corner or over the next mountain. When opportunities for real growth show up and point the way to these excursions and new horizons, we many times become faced with a real decision--one that may have no escape route or road back to that cozy place we came from. So what do we do when faced with these decisions, which may include divisions of loyalty or painful separations?

The human heart knows the answer--it always has and always will. We need to look deep inside and choose that which is right and good for the continued forward movement of the soul that leads to higher levels of spiritual attainment. We must question the path before us whether it will take us to this higher circle or will lead us into stagnation. Sometimes the perceived new path may not be what is best. Sometimes the new path may not yet be visible and requires patience and perseverance to see clearly when to move. How do we know that which is right?

Go into the stillness and sit at the feet of your Indwelling Spirit. Speak to your Heavenly Father, ask your guides for assistance in pointing the way to these important life changing paths, then look for the signpost that point in the direction of progress. If your decision is based on fear, it most likely is the wrong one. You must rid yourself of fear when making any decision so you can clearly weigh the options. Your guides cannot make important decisions for you nor should you cast lots or seek superstitious advice. Follow your heart my friends and choose the path that leads to the highest good for you and for those in your life circles. Like in child birth, there is pain before the joy of holding new life, and we may never find a path that is completely free of pain. You students on the path must use all the tools available to you. Use the wisdom that speaks from experience. Choose the path of love.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

The Maturation of Soul

2011-04-24T07:30:00.001-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about the natural progression of spiritual growth within the human lifetime and how you may recognize this forward moving path in yourself and in those in your life circles. This maturation of soul is an expected and recognized part of human development on all normal world's that are approaching the age of Light and Life where wars are no more; the planet's population has conquered disease; has become mostly blended in race; and unified in the religion of the One true God, the Universal Father. On such worlds, people are educated from birth to know the path of ascension and to view life from a much larger perspective where love and cooperation become the foundations of human society--where all children are taught about the Indwelling Spirit that lives within and how to sit in the silence and receive guidance for their life's journey from the highest source of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.

On your world these institutions of universal truth do not yet exist, yet they are starting to form in the human heart and mind at this time and are beginning to show themselves in the form of books, teachings, and organizations around the world. Right now there is no unity in consciousness, yet all are moving toward the concept of the Law of One and this is key to building solidarity and the sharing of ideas that lead to world peace. We see now how all these efforts are coming together and will later be organize, developed, and solidified by the coming of the Avonal Son from paradise when the fruit is ripe to be picked and the Earth has shed her old skin.

When you see in yourself that you are shedding the old thinking and programming of society and materialism, you begin to reach out to others that are on this same path of discovery of the true self, and you begin to gel in layers at different levels of spiritual strata. These "layers" become a part of sublevels that begin to overlap in ideology and purpose and soon all the sublevels will network and connect to move political policy and reform that will eventually lead to global stability and the recognition that when all people are loved and cared for, all will benefit. When you desire to be a part of this movement of solutions and progress for a better world, you inspire those around you in your circles who in turn inspire others. Like ripples on a pond, all these creative solutions will reach critical mass and like a chain reaction they will sweep the planet to change and unify the collective consciousness of all humanity.

It is time for you to mature my friends and heal from the emotional wounds of a dysfunctional childhood and a purely material existence to see the bigger picture of where you are going and where humanity is going. I admonish you to become a part of this "network" of progress and let go of the need for material pacifiers as a source of happiness, for these things will not make you happy. True joy comes by the sharing of love and this can only be done when we recognize in ourselves the need to mature, grow spiritually, and collectively find the solutions to the problems of life.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven.

The Key to Eternity

2011-04-17T12:04:00.002-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is of the greatest importance, for it is one that all of us teachers would like you, our students, to know and understand. Everyone that reads this message is our student, for we know and are aware of all of you who read and drink in the sweetness of its meanings and the deep heartfelt trueness you find in the words that resonates and reverberates in your soul. In reading certain messages, each of you have this inner knowing that rings your truth bells, which opens up a new space inside of you that brings you into alignment with something much larger than yourself. You may at times feel a great love that pours over you like a vessel of warm water filling up every cell in your body, and for a moment, brings you into unity with something that is leading you on a path to yet greater discovery and understanding. This my friends is the presence of the Indwelling Spirit, the Higher Self, the God Fragment within, the Thought Adjuster.

The Thought Adjuster is the common denominator that all people share alike, no matter who, or what, or where they are in their life journey, this God fragment lives within them, in the mind, and carefully and with great patience attempts to spiritualize the mind, stimulates soul growth, and coordinates the truths and lessons you need to know to attain eternal survival. Becoming conscious of this Indwelling Spirit of the Creator is the key to eternity and the catalyst to accelerated soul growth through the recognition and application of wisdom and worship harvested from the life experiences you have now in this life and in the worlds to come.

This divine fragment of the Creator is not something that exists far from you, outside of you, and separate from you--no, for this supreme guide is a part of you and for all intents and purposes, IS you. It is the goal of all ascending sons and daughters to fuse with their God Fragment and become a new creature and creation in the universe which will propel you through the super universes, the central universe, and into the actual presence of the Universal Father on paradise where you will have become perfect as you were called and stand as a reflection of the power and glory that creates all things and beings.

The Creators Will can be thought of as a perfectly strait line. Your spiritual frequency can be thought of as a wave having amplitude that crosses above and below this perfectly straight line as it vibrates. At each crossing is an accelerated moment in your life where you are in synchrony with this perfect will of God. As you pass through this line, your frequency becomes higher and the breadth of your amplitude become shorter causing you to pass through more often and in less duration as you live and experience life in the creation. As your frequency becomes ever higher, so too do you become ever more perfect until you reach a near perfectly straight line and in synchrony with the life force and Will of the Creator. Your God Fragment, the Thought Adjuster is the pilot that moves this wave of spiritual frequency to pass through the Will at ever closer intervals.

It is vital that all of you students become conscious of this guiding light and acknowledge the presence of the Creator within you. For it is this treasure and gift to you that is so preciously protected by your guardian angels and is the key to the meaning of life itself. I admonish each of you to introduce yourself to your Indwelling Spirit and surrender all to the greatest love you will ever know.

Peace to you all,

The Circle of Seven.

Do Your Part for the Whole

2011-04-10T06:57:00.000-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today we have much to discuss. There are many on your world who would have you believe that life was meant to only serve their own needs, that they are somehow special because of their status, power, position, and wealth. They have been blinded by unreality and a false sense of self importance. They prosper off the misery of their fellows and take the windfall of inside information to build their own tombs. Even now they plot and build their safety nets while the world around them is crumbling. They know that time is running out for them and their power over the masses, yet they continue doing the things they know to the very end. The Master said, "What profits a man if he gains the whole world, but loses his own soul?"

My friends, see that you don't find yourself blinded by self importance. Stay receptive to your Indwelling Spirit and believe in the oneness of life. Cooperation and unity is vital to the survival of humanity and your willingness to serve is your passport to greater opportunities in growth and progress. Don't be worrisome about what you hear in the media--the trouble and tragedies, the injustices and crimes. That does not concern those who have sonship with the Father, for you are safe within His hands and no real harm can befall you even if you should lose your physical life--all shall be compensated and made right in the worlds to come.

Step up and do your part to change your world now and stay optimistic and hopeful for better times ahead. Don't sit on the sidelines and wait for something good and positive to happen--be a part of the solutions and create this new reality you feel in your heart is coming for humanity. Each one of you has great potential to co-create and change the world around you and it starts with those in your life circles. Like a pebble in a pond, each ripple expands and changes direction as it encounters other ripples creating a symphony of variation that is exponentially beautiful and alive--it is communication. Your world must change from disinformation and secrecy to free communication to serve and build a better world.

Together we will reclaim this world for the Father and bring it back into the fold of enlightened planets. Soon, the Avonal Son shall make his appearance known on Urantia and will begin the adjudication of this dispensation. The whole world will feel His presence and he will usher in the new era and begin to put things in order to pave the way forward towards Light and Life. Be joyful my beloved friends, it is only a short season before the dawn of morning lights up the world. Stay alert, stay connected, communicate and prepare the way for all to have life and have it more abundantly.

Peace to you all,

The Circle of Seven

Losing Fear

2011-04-03T11:40:00.000-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The lesson for today is about losing fear. What do I mean by this? For many of you, much of your lives are actually motivated by fear; motivated to stay inside the warm and cozy comfort zones you have built up over the years; motivated to do nothing of real import as far as seeking and taking action on real soul growing opportunities. Realize my dear friends, that your time on the earth is but a short season in the path of eternity and you should take every opportunity to grow and find the real joy of living in faith and in the awe of the Creator's providence. When you do this, you can expect that life will unfold and exceed your greatest expectations.

I admonish you to be bold and walk through those doors that are open to you in these exciting times before you. It is so very important for your soul development as a maturing personality to reach beyond the limits of your perceived abilities and tap into those latent talents that you all possess. For there are no limits to what you may achieve when you have the greatest teacher and divine guide living within you, your Indwelling God Fragment, the Thought Adjuster.

The only way to fail is by standing still and doing nothing, for it takes much effort to stand still without losing your balance, does it not? Move with the River of Life and see where it takes you. For your guardian angels have no real reference or understanding of human fear, for they live in complete peace and assurance in the Creator's will and they could do so much more or you if you would live in faith and assurance that no real harm can come to you. Even if you should lose your physical life on this world, the opportunity to experience the grand adventure of eternity awaits you, where you will live in constant astonishment of the Creator and the creation as you move from life station to life station in your ascension to seek and become perfect as the Universal Father calls you.

Lose your fear and live life as an adventure now. Declare unto yourself that today, "I will be fearless because there is nothing to fear but fear itself, and I will walk through all those doors that are opening up for me and take every opportunity to experience the adventures that life has to offer." "I will be fearless because I know that life is eternal and no real harm can befall me." "I am here to maximize and achieve the greatest amount of soul growth and perfection attainment by being a reflection of my Creator Father." "I am changing from a path of indecision and stagnation to a path of unending adventure and joy because today I have shed my fear, and I will have peace and assurance knowing that I posses the greatest teacher and divine guide living within me, for which there can be no limit to my accomplishments."

God Speed,

The Circle of Seven

Revealing the Soul-Child

2011-03-27T12:25:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about revealing the inner being, the true self and personality, the soul-child, to the outer world and how to find peace within the self and those around you who live on the surface of the life. For to reveal this inner being, one must know the self and be not afraid to look deeper at the true nature and the inner desires for self expression. As the spirit nature grows, so too should the will to express the spirit nature grow. During the process of discovery, and the realization of the soul-child within, it is at first bewildering to the human mind on how to balance and relate to others how this inner being is changing, growing, and uncloaking the true self, but with patience, understanding, and persistence, inner peace can prevail.

It is the will of the soul-child as it seeks self expression, to radiate the light in which it so naturally inhabits at the higher levels of the super-consciousness where divine communication occurs. This higher level of consciousness is the domain of the Thought Adjuster and where divine communication with other light beings interface--your guides, guardians, and teachers. The more spiritually mature the individual becomes, the greater will this higher communication filter down into the conscious mind where it may seek self expression. It is the "filtering down" process that often leads to confusion in the mind because the meanings and values communicated at this higher level often times have no counterpart or relative value to compare with in the material world, and this is why meditation and stillness is important, so that these downloads of higher information can be given the opportunity to be further distilled and understood. It is in this process of hearing, asking questions, praying, and worship, that the soul-child begins to mature and the human mind can really "know thy self."

Uncloaking the soul-child to the outer world can be a difficult process for many as they have invested heavily into the illusion of conforming and reacting to the expectations of others in their life circles who are yet living on the surface of life. The ego wants to continue to cloak and hide from this emerging self, yet as the desire for perfection attainment deepens, greater will become the battle between the two natures until one submits to the other. For those students on the path who are seeking this freedom of the spirit, real peace can only come when the soul-child is free to express its inner desires and use its co-creative powers to deepen its understanding of the higher levels of divine communication and seek unity with the Will of the Creator.

To reveal the inner being to the outer world and find that peace and liberation of the soul-child, there must be slow but constant communication of your will to those people in your life circles. They must be spoon fed, and with baby steps, made to understand how important this spiritual path is to you. By living the fruits of the spirit in one's daily life and by being a living example of God's will to those in your life circles is the key to successful communication and true happiness in your pursuit for perfection attainment in this life. You must blossom like a beautiful flower, then, even your greatest critics cannot deny the sweetness of your fragrance.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven.

The Field of Higher Light

2011-03-20T07:13:00.005-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's lesson is about accessing the "Field of Higher Light." What is this "field?" This is an energy field of higher, finer, purer consciousness. It is higher knowledge, it is truth, it is a place--not in space, but in infinity, and it pervades all time and space. There is no word in human language to describe it, yet the only word that vaguely represents this field would be the human word for "love." This field is more than love, it is more of a "super-love" and it can only be accessed by those humans who are disciplined enough to align themselves with love for all things and beings. Those that wish to be trained--to be of the highest service in bringing light to this world can have access to it. Those that in all sincerity, integrity, and with the highest intent to be a vessel of the Creator's Will can ask for this gift of special access and the tools to do this work. It is not available to the curious, but only to those that are dedicated to the service of humanity.

Those of you students on the path that see yourselves as having a mission in this life of greater purpose are invited to ask for this gift that you may better serve with greater awareness and with all opportunities before you. You must be willing to go and do as you are inspired by this super-love consciousness to serve where you are needed. You are outposts of the orchestration of divine love that coordinates and moves your world in the path of Light and Life. You are the agents of change on the ground and you are of great value to the universe administration--to be the extensions of divine intent and the well pools of the Universal Father's love for his children.

If you feel you are ready to move to the next level of love and service, to be a part of the team of the Correcting Time administration, then present yourself for service by asking for this special access to the Field of Higher Light. The planetary Prince of Urantia is in need of worthy volunteers as the Correcting Time campaign moves swiftly forward. Great soul changing events are unfolding before you, and these events will be the most challenging experiences of your lives, yet they will also be the most rewarding. You must be willing to sit in the silence daily for instructions and training that will help you make the right decisions that lead to the greatest and highest good for all.

Prayer of Consecration:

Father, Mother, Creator of all things, I ask this day that you open the Field of Higher Light to these worthy volunteers that they would serve you selflessly, with integrity, and with the intent to do the highest good for all in their service to humanity--that they would know and understand that by serving one another, they are serving you. For in doing so, they will discover the connectedness of the whole through the parts; find supreme joy and satisfaction of accomplishment, which they may return to you as a gift of love--a contribution to the Supreme. AMEN.

Peace to you,
The Circle of Seven

What is Truly Important

2011-03-13T12:10:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today is a sad day for many as they try to put their lives back together after a horrific earthquake and tsunami, and as we have discussed previously, there will be many more of these events as the Correcting Time unfolds. You see, the things that were once important to many have now become less important. It is now human relationships and values of love, compassion, and sympathy that are most important in these uncertain times. These are tremendous opportunities for soul growth and transformation, and these are opportunities for you, students on the path, to re-think what is truly important to you.

Your short stay on the worlds of time and space may be even shorter for some, so it is best to live each day with gratitude and enjoy the moments you have with loved ones, for tomorrow change will come upon you, and you may never again get the chance to tell someone how feel about them, how you love them, or how important they are in your life. I admonish you to be conscious of this temporary estate you inhabit and stop wasting days in mundane sleep giving care to material matters--reach out to your fellows and enjoy the moment with each and every one who crosses your path.

Events are moving very quickly now, my friends, and many of you feel that time is speeding up. This feeling of time change will continue to increase as the events of the times unfold. Stay grounded and focused in the days ahead, and take the opportunities that are placed before you to help your less enlightened fellows to understand what is truly important--be a councilor of light by giving words of comfort and hope. Plant the seeds of eternal life and let the acceleration of the changing times water and nurture these new thoughts in the darken minds of the sleepers. It is so very important, and with so little time, that these multitudes become prepared.

You, my friends, are the ambassadors of light in this world, and you will be given much love and attention from the spirit world in your efforts to make a difference in the lives of your fellows. New power from on high is available to you. Drink it into your soul now and let it burst forth from you like a shining sun. You are all light anchors, and wherever you are, when you walk into a room, or into a group of your fellows, imagine yourself to be a sphere of light that is growing in intensity, filling every darkened corner of the room, and passing through every person near you, bathing them in this wonderful light of love, compassion, and sympathy. This is not just an exercise for your own benefit, but it is a real spiritual outpouring of light and power that has a real effect on other persons who's indwelling spirit will bear witness to the light. It is the soul that will receive this light and information to be used in these changing times that are now upon us.

Godspeed my friends,

The Circle of Seven

Winds of Change

2011-03-06T12:21:00.003-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today I would like to talk about the recent unrest in the world and why we are seeing it sweep across the nations like a pathogen. The changing times are a witness to the increased spiritual pressures that are being brought to bear on the planet. The Spirit of Truth is beginning to function in the hearts and minds of many new souls that are now just awakening to the inner voice, and who no longer believe in the words and promises of men in power who abuse the trust of the people for personal gain.

This is the second wave of spiritual power in recent times to sweep the planet. The first wave began just after the adjudication of the Lucifer rebellion in the mid 1980s when communism fell in eastern Europe. Now we are seeing the power of the spirit manifest in the Middle East. You my friends, are living in exciting times on your world and you are witnesses to the Correcting Time as it unfolds.

Most men and women on your world want the same things regardless of culture, race, or religion. They want peace, love, freedom, and the opportunity to express their creative potentials. Many, for the first time, in desperation, are turning inward to seek the council of the God within during this struggle to find purpose and meaning in life. It is only through much labor and pain do these spiritual breakthroughs come to men and women after having been inbred with much confusion about the nature of God and the treatment of their fellows.

This front line of enthusiasm is only the beginning of what will come to pass in the struggle for peace and freedom. Only when we see true restoration in the equality of women in society will real change begin to function purposefully and serve the whole of humanity. Women have a tremendous role to play in the rate of change and the outcomes of political and societal transformation. We encourage you sisters to embolden your cause.

The old ways must pass away and the powers of oppression must be overthrown. Men and women of integrity and high ideals must step forward and take their place in the political arenas of these confused nations and serve the many by weeding out corruption and putting the needs of the people first. The difference between all political systems is the level of corruption tolerated by the people of that system. The choice must be clear in the heart and mind whether to take the bribe and submit to oppression, or serve the principles of righteousness. The Spirit of Truth will always point toward righteousness. Those that serve righteousness will have God's messengers at their side.

Open your ears, open your hearts, open your minds, oh children of the earth, for God is moving in your midst.

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

Having Fun

2011-02-27T12:33:00.001-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about having fun. Sometimes we take ourselves too seriously, or we get caught up in the drama of life--earning a living, paying bills, taking care of others, worrying about the unknowns of the future, or taking on the concerns of the world as we are bombarded with information overload. We need to stop and close that door of wants and needs for a moment and just laugh and have fun, for it is as they say, "good for the soul."

Relaxation and recreation is a necessary component of perfection attainment. Sounds strange, does it not? We often think that soul perfection means to stay in our darkened room and meditate, or serve in some ministry that helps our fellows--and these are good and necessary things that are a part of this learning experience, but to round out your experience and to add that friendly glow to your already beaming soul, you must learn to laugh and have fun.

Much of what you do in eternity will involve reversion, for there are so many astonishing things and places to go and see and experience, that you will never find yourself bored or uninterested. Eternal life in God's playground of the universes is an unending joy when you balance service and reversion on your way to perfection. In your journeys on other worlds, you will find that the most advanced personalities there have a most wonderful sense of humor and they are a delight to be around.

Have you ever noticed how often children laugh and play? They, for the most part, live in the moment and are not concerned about all the seriousness and problems of the world. They are enjoying life because they feel safe and secure under the watch care of their parents--all their needs are taken care of, and so nothing enters into their consciousness but what comes natural to them. They want to explore, enjoy friends, laugh, and use their imagination (exercise their creativity). You must learn to feel safe and secure in your heavenly Father and have faith that all your needs will be taken care of.

Is it no wonder that the Master said that to enter into the kingdom of heaven, you must become as a little child? Ah-ha! You see how much sense this makes? Think about what friends you have that you feel most fond of. Do you laugh and forget yourself when in their company? Yes, it is a reflection of the Creator to laugh and be joyful, so why don't you lighten up! Renew your spirit, renew your outlook on life--laugh, relax, and find joy in all that you do. It will make your short stay here much more profitable and joyful. The problems of the world will still be here to solve, but why not tackle these problems with a joyful heart? Love and laughter are the medicine of the body, mind, and spirit. See that you take your medicine today--it taste delightful!

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

Ball of Confusion

2011-02-20T06:59:00.003-05:00

Today we have a special message from one that you will know:

Mother Urantia:

Dear child, I desire to speak with you and all those who dwell upon my surface. I am going through great change just as are you in this Correcting Time. It is not wrath that I feel for you when the plates shift and the ground shakes, when the weather becomes dangerous, or when volcanoes erupt. It is part of my transformation. Just as a mother travails in the hour before the birth of a child, I too am in travail for the rebirth of what will become a new earth for a new age. I feel love for all of you my children and I look forward to the better times ahead where all men and women will treat their native planet with love, respect, and take great care of the precious resources that I freely give to make your short stay here beautiful and joyful.

Bear with me in the coming days and feel the love that I have for you. I am reaching out to all those sensitive ones that feel my connection most strongly to let them know of my hour. Be alert and listen to my heartbeat, for it is my desire that you be aware in this hour. Farwell my children.

Circle of Seven: We would ask everyone to take time out of your busy day and review the love connections you have with friends and family. Make note of how important each one of these loved ones have been to your development and to your experiences here in this life. Meditate briefly on each one and send them love energy back thanking them for the love, the lessons, the experiences that made you who you are. Forgive those that have caused you pain, and send healing love to them now. Reach out with your mind now and connect with all those who are reading this message, and to all those who are sensitive to your mother earth, and send her your healing energies. Receive the Light from paradise through your crown and direct it deep down into the center of the earth. Feel the connectedness of all things and beings--the oneness of all. When you feel this connection to the whole, you will have greater understanding for the ways of the Creator to move and make perfect all of creation.

While you feel the great peace of this connected consciousness, you will also feel the great confusion of those that are yet outside the light, stumbling about in their unconnected darkness following after the illusions of unreality. It is a chaotic vibration of desperation, and it is this feeling of confusion that all of humanity subtlety perceives in the subconscious and at the super conscious levels of their mind. Connect to this feeling and send love and peace into this circuit of confusion. Visualize a huge tangled and knotted rope that represents this confusion. Now, visualize your love and peace energy going into the tangle--slowly and carefully watch as the open end of the rope starts to unwind each twisted loop and relaxes into a perfectly straight line. Now see all the others that you are connected with send their energy into the knot and see the rate of change increase and watch as the knots fall away leaving a perfectly uncoiled twine that is now useful to all humanity--a line that leads directly to the source of all creation.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven.

The Haves and Have-nots

2011-02-13T07:18:00.001-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

"To those that have shall be given more." "To those that have not, even that which they have shall be taken away." What is the meaning of these statements by the Master? Is this statement in conflict with his statement, "The first shall be last and the least shall be greatest?" Not at all. What the Master is referring to is the level of responsibility one shows per their capacity and ability to serve and do the Will of the paradise Father, shall be given more light and spiritual power to do even greater things in service to God and man. The faith sons and daughters of the paradise Father doing His Will shall receive abundance and aid from on high to continue their labor for the Kingdom. Those that are slothful and shun responsibility, though they have capacity and ability, shall suffer a diminution of light and power from on high and shall become blinded by the unreality of their own selfish pursuits until they freely choose to walk in the light and begin again to accumulate those precious universe credits that lead to higher consciousness and service to others.

Blessed are you who delight in doing good unto your fellows--shining your light into this world, healing, praying, illuminating truth, and going out of your way to help those in need, for in doing so, you are preparing the soul for greater work in the higher spheres of light. For those that show sagacity and responsibility over a few things in this life shall be given greater power and responsibilities in the next life. This my friends is universal law, and it is completely fair and equitable. This goes hand in hand with the law that states, " The last shall be first, and the least shall be greatest in the Kingdom of heaven." Meaning, those that serve themselves in this life, shall find themselves in a lower place in the worlds to come, while those that willfully choose to do the Will of the paradise Father and serve his or her fellows in this life, shall be given the opportunity to serve in the higher spheres of light with greater responsibility in the co-creation of the universes.

The accumulation of wealth and knowledge in this life will do nothing for you in the worlds to come if it is used for self aggrandizement. Only through love do you hear the zephyrs of truth that lead the way to eternal life. Love cannot be kept to the self, but by its very nature is to be shared to reap its benefits of joy. It is infectious, and the joy one receives from showing love, fuels their drive to find it again--to feel more joy and satisfaction while experiencing the benefits of spiritual gifts and clarity of purpose. Eventually these light workers shall discover the astonishment of synchrony between their will and the Will of God, for they will learn to discern and act when moved by spirit.

It is God's love for us that He shares all things with His children who hear His voice and delight in doing His will. Open the spigots of heaven and let His love pour over you as you in kind show love for your brothers and sisters. To those that have shall be given more--a divine promise.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

Peace and Assurance

2011-01-30T07:23:00.007-05:00

Teacher Athenia:

Today's message is about living in a state of peace and assurance even when others, events, and situations around you seem to be in a state of turmoil. How do you find this peace and assurance in a world that seems to accentuate the negative and where inequality and injustice abound? Where do you turn when the walls of despair close in around you? The faith sons and daughters of the Creator carry with them the inner peace of the Indwelling Spirit, and they draw from the source of this peace and love, the Universal Father who's presence permeates all of creation. When the child of God learns how to draw from this well of living water--this eternal peace and assurance, nothing can shake the foundation of that child's solace even in the midst of adversity.

The first and most important essential piece of assurance a child of the Creator can have is to accept that he or she is the beloved offspring of the God of creation, who by faith believes in the sovereignty of the Universal Father--your father, the first cause and eternal upholder of all there is. Just by recognizing and acknowledging this parent/child relationship is all that is needed to secure eternal life and to begin the process of ascension and forward progression. There is nothing that a man, woman, priest, or religious institution can say or do in this world that can permit or deny the passage of this faith son or daughter from achieving and attaining the gift of eternal life which is available to ALL men and women that are indwelled by the Spirit of the living God of all creation--the inner pilot, the Thought Adjuster.

The second most important assurance is to broaden your view of eternity. You are at the very beginning of a long and astonishing career as a universe citizen who's possibilities for having nigh infinite experiences for learning and growth, as you seek perfection, will afford you every opportunity to become like God. Though you may find yourself in this world with some dysfunction or handicap that prevents you from what would seem a normal or exemplary life according to societal definitions, you can rise above these temporal limitations by tapping into the source of creation and prepare yourself for your eternal career by seeking, learning, and doing the Will of your Creator Father. All things are possible as all things are changing. Your lot in life is not set in stone and you are worthy as the child of the Creator to create your own reality.

The third most important assurance is to remember that life is a school. You are here to learn important lessons, and the experiences you have are designed to orient you on a path to perfection. Some lessons are painful and hard, others are joyful, yet all will contribute to the formation and development of the soul--the evolving personality of the universe citizen. Become aware of this schooling process and ask that you be shown the meaning of the lesson or trial that you may learn from it and move on to the next. Avoid the hard and repeating lessons by seeking and doing the Will of your paradise Father, for he loves you and wants you to experience joy, peace, and love.

Keep in mind these three assurances as you live out your life on the earth plane and you will find that peace that surpasses all understanding.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

Changing Dynamics

2011-01-23T12:18:00.001-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

There are many changes taking place on your world in the geophysical, the political, the social, the financial, the sciences, and in the psychic--the collective consciousness of humanity. Today's message is about recognizing these changes as a part of a larger picture--a shift in reality that is upon you now, which will continue to evolve as the Correcting Time progresses further into its mainstream initiatives.

The settled and steadiness of your lives is changing, moving you out of your comfort zones and challenging you to look deeper into the meanings of life and to question the mechanics of society. Things that were important to you just a few years ago no longer have the appeal they once did, and many are searching for something they cannot yet understand, but none the less, they feel something is changing that lies at an unexplored level of their consciousness. What you feel is the dynamics of a living and changing creation--God moving in you and in everything that exists around you.

Fear not these changes, for they are the catalysts for discovery and faith realization that will lead you to a maturity of mind--a more practical way of living--a shift in awareness that seeks for soul expansion. Let go of the past and embrace the reality of what can be. Use these changing dynamics like a ship's sail, catch the breath of God, and steer your ship into safe waters--into new harbors, new adventures, and new opportunities.

Those that resist the wave will undoubtedly suffer more than those that move with it. Those that have the faith to believe in the good and positive outcomes of this movement will reap the benefits of its transforming power. Those who embrace fear and doom will likewise find what they are looking for and suffer the harsh realities of their misguided desires. Those of you on the path should exercise your faith in these trying times and be an example to your brethren who walk in darkness.

My friends, let us pray together now as I have prepared this affirmation of faith for you:

Father, I trust in your divine love, and in faith, I declare that I shall move with your Will and not against it. Lead me and my family into new harbors of light, and place me in the path of those fearful souls who are confused and lost that I might point the way toward freedom and eternal life. I shall embrace the opportunities you place before me and walk with peace knowing you live in me and work through me. I allow your angelic ministers to guide and protect me, and I desire that your Indwelling Spirit have more influence in my conscious life to help me choose the pathways that lead to right thinking and knowing your divine Will. AMEN.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Fair, Equitable, and Just

2011-01-16T12:15:00.004-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is a continuation on the theme of equity and justice. Many of you have your own ideas about what is true, what is fair, and how the Creator will meter-out mercy and justice. Many of you find seemingly contradictions in your text with other beliefs systems and or channeled messages. What of the fate of the unborn, those taken at an early age, the death bed confessions, the oaths of religious convictions and their rights and rituals as passage to paradise? How is mercy and justice determined?

Let me repeat what other teachers have already said about your text, that it is a very basic and much simplified overview of the mechanics of spiritual realities. How can I explain to the human mind, and with the limitations of human language, what it is like to have twelve senses when you can only relate to five? How can I explain how time functions in the spiritual realms where night and day are naught and make an adequate comparison to your linear thinking?

Humans like to label everything, define it as fact, and put it in their Wikipedia. Spiritual realities cannot be cataloged that way. You are at the starting gates of eternity and your capacity for understanding these things are very limited. We, your teachers, who reside in upper mansion worlds, are a snails pace ahead of you in the time line of paradise finality, yet we have tremendous capacity and knowledge of the realms that could never be translated with any true sense of reality to the human mind.

It does not matter what you believe about spiritual realities while on the worlds of time and space. What is important, is that you know that you are the beloved child of the Creator; that He abides in you, guides you, and calls you to perfection--you may have the gift of eternal life. In order for you to receive mercy, you must show mercy--to receive love, you must show love to your brothers and sisters. Judge not, and be not judged.

Use your time on the earth to learn these attributes of divinity and show forth the fruits of the spirit. By doing so, you are a reflection of the Creator's image and an instrument of His Will. Truth is relative to your capacity for understanding and your unique experience as an individual. Even Finalitors that have received the paradise embrace are learning and discovering new fantastic realities and levels of divinity about the Creator that are nigh infinite, and this will ever inspire them to discover more and more of His sublime perfection throughout eternity.

Stay focused on the mechanics of eternal survival my friends, for there is all the time in eternity to learn the truths of creation--for all shall be revealed and you will know and understand that the ways of God are fair, equitable, and just--perfect.

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

Evaluating Progress

2011-01-09T15:08:00.003-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The subject for today's lesson is about evaluating your own spiritual progress and counting the cost for the achievement of greater spiritual awareness. Once the children of time become conscious about their sonship and their hunger for father-likeness, they will begin to change and desire to live a life of greater service to others. The Spirit of Truth begins to work in the mind and augments the Adjuster's leadings in such a way as to point their human subject more directly, and with greater consciousness, about the moral choices they should make to rid themselves of digressive behavioral traits and ego-centric needs.

It is important for you students on the path to perfection, to stop and sit in the silence--listen to the instructions of your Indwelling Spirit and begin to take inventory of those personality traits and behavioral patterns that prevent or retard the continuation of positive growth and mastery over the self. Begin to identify those weaknesses by reviewing the troublesome past and current events that continue to follow you in life. These are life lessons that keep coming up or "rear their ugly head" so to speak, that are designed to point you in the right direction and gets you out of a rut that prevents further spiritual growth.

Once you become aware of the blockage, you must do something. It is not enough to identify these weaknesses, for many have said, "I know I am like this, but this is the way I am and cannot change." This self-rationalization is defeating and slothful and it will prevent the needed action to rise above and go beyond the comfort of standing still. Only through your willingness to change, followed by real action on your part, will you begin to overcome and move forward. When you come to the mansion worlds, you will have less distracting needs to occupy your time and more energy is directed towards personality perfection and spiritual development. Moreover, it is important to know that great achievement in spiritual progression is possible while on the worlds of time and space. It is the adversity and the distractions of earthly life that once overcome, can propel you to great heights later in your soul journey on the mansion worlds and beyond.

Those who choose the easy way or stay in their comfort zones on earth will find it much more difficult to move forward and ascend the spheres of the mansion worlds. For you gain nothing in spiritual standing by passing from this life into the next. Those slothful behaviors will follow you there as well and will remain a stumbling block until you come to the realization that they no longer serve you, but hold you back. Often times, by seeing your fellows, who are like you in sympathy, move on to the next life station leaving you behind can bring about this self-evaluation and the beginning of real action for change.

By developing your evaluation and change-action skills in earth life will better prepare you and serve you well in the next, for you will have strengthened the self-will for the attainment of higher values in truth, beauty, and goodness--God-likeness.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven.

Imagine the Possibilities

2011-01-02T14:30:00.001-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The beginning of a new year is a time for renewal, a time for fresh starts, and hope for better times ahead. Many of you will make resolutions to live closer to your ideal self--to have mastery over unhealthy indulgences, to be more prosperous, to give something of yourself, or to live a more spiritual life. These are wise and noble ideas my friends, and I encourage all to make those healthy and needful changes that will bring more truth, beauty, and goodness into your life. When you state these affirmations, attach to these a purpose for making the change and turn it into a goal to attain, for many will make these resolutions, yet few will wander down the cerebral path of actually attaining these goals and imagining what the future would look like should those goals be realized.

Imagination is the beginning process for the co-creation of reality and it is a God-like attribute that all children of the Creator share. Imagination is the creative prerogative of all self-willed creatures--a vehicle for bringing desires into reality. On the worlds of time and space where immature and imperfect will must be attenuated by the time governor, God provides a way to make free will desires safe, good, and attainable. Those desires, the results of creative imagination, that are nearest to God's perfect Will shall be made manifest first, while those that are less perfect and have less definition, will remain as potentials until they can be more clearly defined through experience and the cultivation of wisdom. Therefore when you imagine a healthy desire, you must look ahead toward the goal and break the path to attainment down into clearly definable steps according to light and wisdom.

Not all your steps will have definition at this point in time, for those things will become clearer as they are needed. Faith becomes the glue that binds all steps together, both defined and undefined, while the Universal Father guides us into the paths of perfection. Trust that the Creator knows what is best for you and He will be faithful to you by leading you to a place where you can see the interferences that make the steps to goal attainment indefinable, and thereby can you see clearly and make right choices which leads to a more perfected alignment of the Creator's Will with your will.

Faith, patience, and persistence is the fuel that propels dreams and desires into reality. Imagine it, see it, and reach for it in faith while you marvel at the providence of divine love at work along the way. When the path becomes unclear, go into the silence of the soul and sit at the feet of the Indwelling Spirit, for this is where the pieces are shaped and fit for assembly in the chain of steps that lead to eternity.

Peace, joy, love, and success be yours in this new year ahead my friends.

The Circle of Seven

Bridging the Gap

2010-12-26T07:22:00.005-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's lesson is on bridging the gap between space-time and time-space--the reality of the material, and the reality of the spiritual. It is important for you to know about both of these realities, for they each work together to prepare the soul for the next phase of existence--your graduation to mansion world life where you begin in earnest the preparation and planning of your ascendant career--the path to finality--to find God and to become like Him in perfection.

Bridging the gap, or piercing the veil, as some would say, can be accomplished in many ways--communicate, communicate, communicate. Communication can be in the form of prayer, worship, or meditation (stillness). In each of these forms there is an exchange of light and information. Changes and exchanges take place in this "gap" between space-time and time-space, also referred to as the super-consciousness. This is the clearing house of the soul-mind and this is where the exchange of information takes place between spirit and physical realities. The leadings of your Indwelling Spirit are whispered in this "gap" as are all other forms of guidance and spirit teaching. The receiving of this message is first heard in the super-conscious where it then passes into the conscious mind.

Learning to access this channel to the soul is paramount to achieving Godlikeness. It is no different than flexing a muscle to achieve endurance--the more you communicate, the greater becomes the channel for light and information to flow. The more times you travel the path, the easier is it to find and access this storehouse of soul-wealth, truth, and knowledge. When you access the network of divinity, and then transmute that light and information into action in the material world, you are doing the Will of the Creator--you are co-creating reality. The more times we drink from this well, the greater becomes our bucket. Through providential action God enlarges our capacity to receive love as we in turn enlarge our willingness to show love to our brothers and sisters. It is this constant exchange that happens in the gap that continues to fuel our perfection hunger and our need to seek and to do the Will of the Creator.

When you pray, you are sending a request for information and guidance into the gap. Your faith becomes the postage that ensures delivery of the request to pass from space-time, into time-space. Worship is the personal channel for which the exchange of love passes from parent to child, child to parent, God to man. Meditation--stillness, is the filtering mechanism that allows the divine frequency of light and information from time-space to re-assembled into thoughts and feelings that are understood by the finite mind. The more you communicate and learn to use the "gap," the greater will become your understanding of divine frequency, and therefore will the filter begin to open up and allow for greater throughput, and ultimately, greater understanding and doing of the Creator's Will.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

The Infinity of Love

2010-12-19T12:01:00.003-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about the infinity of love. If you picture in your mind the symbol used to represent infinity, a figure eight on it's side, you'll see that when you write this symbol, it contains two semi-circles enjoined, having no end, but which also contains an intersection where the two semi-circles meets. This is the cycle of eternity where the infinite and the finite meet, where God reaches down to man and where man reaches up to God. This is also how the River of Life flows from paradise to the worlds of time and space, and back again, in an endless procession and in an endless exchange of love--the perfect love of the Creator for His children and the perfecting love of His children for the Creator.

It is difficult for your imperfect finite mind to understand this infinity of love. You may understand how to love another person, a child, a parent, a spouse, a friend, but how do we understand how to love our Creator Father when He seems so far away from us, so intangible, untouchable? How do we really know we love Him, and how do we know we are loved by Him? The answers to these questions, my friends, are relativities to our understanding of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. This infinity of love is something that becomes more real to you as you ascend by faith and as you bridge the gap with your Adjuster through the living experience of doing the Will of God--by allowing the exchange of love to flow in both directions.

With love, there is trust, and this trust only comes with increased communication, with loyalty, and with devotion. When we reach out in faith to our heavenly Father, with childlike affection, we trust that we are secure in our standing, and that we shall achieve the prize of God-like perfection through our father-like actions. When we show love, kindness, mercy, and tolerance of imperfection to our brothers and sisters, here on Urantia, and on into each succeeding life station in our journey toward paradise, we will finally understand the infinity of love, where the intersection of imperfect love becomes perfected love, where we receive the embrace of the Universal Father as Finalitors of destiny.

From this intersection of perfected understanding of love, we go out from paradise on that infinitude of eternal life and approach the imperfect with an enhanced ability to know and to do the perfect will of God in the universes because we finally understand the law of one, and we become one with the force of love that flows through the River of Life that bathes the imperfect, working together with God, to bring all the children of time to the intersection of the infinity of love. The value of knowing perfect love is not in the achievement of intersection, but in the journey--the astonishment, the struggles, the triumphs, the joy of adventure, and the discovery of what it means to know and to do the Will of the Creator--to be participants and partakers in the creation of the cosmos and the realities of sublime grandeur.

Perfecting Love,

The Circle of Seven

Spiritual Loneliness

2010-12-05T12:17:00.004-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about spiritual loneliness and isolation. What do I mean by this? Many of you who have embraced the power of the Spirit of Truth suffer silently because you have become aware of the higher knowledge of spirit values and realities that transcend the human institutions of religion and the accepted paradigms of society. Once the Spirit of Truth sets you free, you are free indeed, and therefore you are no longer the bond servant of the dead and static truths of religion, and neither do you conform to the influence of societal programming. For many, this can be a very lonely place.

By revelation and personal experience have you evolved into a new creature with a new awareness. Like a caterpillar who has change into a butterfly, you no longer crawl slowly on the ground, but you sore high into the air far above your brothers and sisters who remain on the ground satisfied with the safety and security of dead truths. The sky is enormous, spacious, and empty as you flitter about in your new form, and you sometimes feel nostalgic for the days when you were safe in your cocoon. Use your new senses now to seek out the beauty and the sweet nectar of the flowers of the field and there will you find others like yourself who have embraced their transformation and have learned where to find the sweetest flowers.

You are no longer just a citizen of the earth, a race, or nation, but a cosmic citizen of the universe who is discovering, through faith, that there is a much larger reality to life that transcends the material world and the death of the physical body. You have been born again into the family of God and you have only just begun a journey of endless discovery, astonishing beauty, and sublime wonder in the experiences of eternal life. Even while you live in the flesh are you a part of this larger, neigh infinite family of progressing spirits--for you are one with us, who are seeking perfection, to find God and to become like Him.

Though your physical eyes only perceive a small spectrum of reality, you can now use your spiritual eyes to discern the truth, beauty, and goodness of this new reality that is not void of life, but teams with others personalities who have shed their cocoons and emerged into the beautiful forms that God has intended for them--the faith sons and daughters of the Most High. You are not alone my friends, for there are more butterflies than there are caterpillars in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Consecration of Will

2010-11-21T17:51:00.003-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

The lesson for today is about consecration of will. What does it mean to consecrate will? First, let us look at what these two words mean. Human will is that part of the mind that makes decisions; it is the power to, and the process of, making decisions; it is the determination and the desire to do something. In this case, that "something" is God's Will. If, using this same definition of will, we apply it to God's Will, we see that the Creator is determined and has the desire to do something. That "something" in this case, is to manifest love and bring about perfection through co-creation with His children. Why does it not manifest automatically if it is God's Will? Because of the gift of free will--the power to choose and to make decisions. Free will allows for the experiential outcomes to be nigh infinite according to the uniqueness of individual personality. Just as there are an infinite number of points between opposites, so to are there varying degrees of perfection and manifestation of God's Will by the choices you make.

What does consecration mean? To "consecrate" is to dedicate something to a particular purpose or to declare or set apart a specific place as holy. In this case, that "something" is "your will" and you "set apart" this specific purpose as a co-creative desire with the Creator according to light--your degree of wisdom within the level of perfection thus attained in your life experiences. The more "godlike" we become (in His image) by the process of perfection attainment, the greater is the manifestation of His Will. It is said that "whatever the Son desires, and the Father Wills, is." Meaning, because the Creator Sons (the Michael Sons--our Christ Michael) are so perfected in their being, that their Will is "One" with the Father and therefore, is their desires manifest and brought into reality by volition.

Now, in comparison with humans, the beings furthest from perfection, human will and the power to manifest God's will, is attenuated to a safe level whereby only those more perfected desires are made manifest in varying degrees of God's Will. For example: It would be dangerous for immature minds to have any desire made manifest because of the deconstructive nature of man's selfish ego driven will--the power to destroy his enemies or the power to live a life of unearned ease and leisure, which in and of itself, would bring extinction to the human race. Only through consecration of will with God's Will can man make manifest his desires. Love and faith are the power and the catalysts to selfless decisions (perfected decisions) which lead to self-mastery and to progressive perfection attainment, which leads to manifestation of desire. The manifestation of consecrated will is the most satisfying experience a will creature can have.

As you ascend to more perfected levels of being, the greater will be the power of manifestation, and so, the delay of time becomes a necessary component in the experiential gathering of wisdom to insure safe levels of co-creative power. "Thy Will be done."

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

The Two Egos

2010-11-14T14:13:00.003-05:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today I would like to talk about having two types of egos. Type-I is the ego of the self and it is this type that we are most familiar with. Type-II is the ego of the higher self, and this is not a part of your indwelling god fragment, but it is subsequent to the development and attainment of god-consciousness. Both types are present in the life of every mortal on the worlds of time and space in varying degrees, yet the god conscious man or woman will seek divine assistance in the development of Type-II, while he or she diminishes the influence of Type-I. This is the first step in the transformation of mind from the lower to what the Midwayers call, "the mid-mind."

Type-I is your animal ego, the ego of survival; the ego of selfishness; the ego of self-importance. This is a part of the nature and personality that every man and woman on your world is born with, and it functions instinctively in the mind. Type-I is the seed from which Type-II may be born, and it is this lower mind that becomes a necessary component to the self-realization and the subsequent development of the mid-mind through faith and moral choosing.

You may think of the two types as containers, Type-I is akin to a survival kit--something to get you through the wilderness as a temporary means of sustaining the body. This small container is packed to the fullest and provides no room for anything but the self. Type-II is like a suitcase that is methodically packed for a long trip for which every consideration is given to insure survivability in a new and unexplored land. The container of the ego-self (Type-I) only has enough rations to sustain the self for a finite period of time and it is selfishly guarded by the self through fear and suspicion from other survivalists that may happen to cross paths with the self. The container of the higher ego self (Type-II) has in it more than enough provisions for which consideration for the sharing of provisions with others, or for bartering, has been provided for. The Type-II container is very large and it also contains empty space for the storage of treasured items that may be acquired along the journey. Type-I has no capacity for future needs.

God consciousness takes the self out of the wilderness, and faith becomes the travel brochure that inspires us for the journey ahead. Moral choosing provides the insight to plan well and to insure the safe passage of the soul into eternity. So you see, the ego of the self must not be subdued, but educated into the care and development of the higher self--the child of the universe--the human soul.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

Good News

2010-11-07T12:30:00.005-05:00

Teacher: "The Preacher"

Today's message is about "Good News." You all too often hear nothing but bad news from your media sources, but today I want to talk about the universal saving message of our beloved Creator Son, Christ Michael of Nebadon, once known on Urantia as Jesus of Nazareth. His message to humanity has been very misunderstood throughout the ages since his ascension, many people on your world have erroneously, and unduly, attached negative concepts and ill will to his name and the symbol of the cross, because of the misconceptions, misinterpretations, and actions of His followers and of those that believe in the exclusivity of creeds.

Jesus' message was universal and all-inclusive. How could it be otherwise, for the Universal Father is no respecter of persons, races, or religions, so too must the message of the Creator Son be for all persons, races, and nations? For Jesus said, "I am in the Father, and the Father is in me, for who so ever has seen me, has seen the Father." Let there be no misunderstanding about who can experience spirit born faith and eternal life in the family of God--the invitation goes out to all of humanity.

What was this misunderstood message? First, let us look at His life for a moment and not his death. When he walked among you, he was teaching and preaching this "good news" to all who would listen, and it was this good news that inspired the spirit born faith in the human soul to bring men and women into the kingdom of the Father's house--that all persons are the sons and daughters of the God of all creation; that the Father's spirit indwells his children, and therefore are all men and women are brothers and sisters--"the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man."

This good news--this saving message was real and transformative, and it was working in the hearts and minds of the people in Jesus' lifetime in the flesh. How then could this saving message be conditional and subject to the dead truths of ecclesiastical religious dogma or the appeasement of a wrathful God through the sacrifice of an innocent victim when much of his mission on earth was spent freeing men and women from the bondage of rituals and tradition bound priest craft? Jesus' LIFE, not death, made it possible to make known the true spirit realities of eternal life by faith in the sovereignty of God. His death was only necessary to shed the flesh so he could return to the Father and then have His Spirit of Truth poured out over all flesh--all humanity. His resurrection was proof to all that we may also experience the resurrection from death into life everlasting.

Jesus' entire life, death, and resurrection was an example to all, not some, that we are the sons and daughters of God and that we can all have this free gift of eternal life by believing this simple message, the "Good News", the Fatherhood of God, and the Brotherhood of man.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

The Delay of Time

2010-10-31T12:13:00.002-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's lesson will be on the importance of the delay of time in the process of perfection attainment. The Father has created two kinds of creatures: Those that are perfect; and those that are imperfect. Those that were created perfect, like the angels, were created to know the Father's Will and to provide a special administrative service in the Father's grand universe. For it is through all these fully mature and perfected creatures that the workings of the universe swing on in the endless precession of the ages and allow the Will of the Father to be fulfilled by providing those needful functions that facilitate the curriculum necessary to bring the children of time from the infancy of evolutionary material existence to the perfected status of 6th stage spirits who shall one day stand in perfection before the Creator of all on paradise.

The delay of time is necessary for the children of time to learn how to become perfect through sequential moments of experiential wisdom. God loves his imperfect children so much that he gave his two most precious gifts: One, a fragment of Himself to live in the minds of His imperfect children so that they may be guided through age upon age of discovery back to the source of creation on paradise--your direct link to the Father, the Thought Adjuster; Two, the gift of free will that allows his imperfect children to choose the path in which they may proceed to source, allowing for a diversity of experiences that are unique to the individual that become a part of the experiential Supreme Being. As you learn, grow--evolve in the creation, you become greater co-creators with God as you learn to do His Will. You are the dynamic extension of the Father's Will in the universe, and each one of you are precious to Him because you are a part of the Whole--a part of the Creator.

Though you may be at the bottom rung of the evolutionary ladder my friends, this in no way makes you worthless and unimportant in the Father's eyes. Man has not "fallen" as has been taught to you by the religions of this world, but rather man has been created this way intentionally to learn perfection through experience--to make a contribution to the Father's creation in your own unique way; by your own choosing; through the free will prerogative. Rejoice my friends for this life that you have! The potential for "God-likeness" in each one of you is unfathomable to your human minds, but is completely realizable and open to you as sons and daughters of the Most High God of creation.

Worry not about the trials of life on this world, for they are only lessons along the way to greater, more glorious and sublime experiences in the ages to come. Though you do not understand what it means to be perfect, take joy in knowing you may achieve it and become Godlike because you are the heirs to the Father's house and you have only to accept His blessed invitation. "Let each come as he or she will."

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

Reality Perception

2010-10-24T12:43:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about the way in which you perceive reality. How is it that men and women can, at one time in their lives, be so much in love with each other, then, after the passing of time and children, they sometimes displace this intimate love feeling with disrespect and use the other for a mental whipping post as the challenges of life come along and provide soul changing opportunities? Not only does this happen with married couples, but with intimate friendships between both men and women. This "taking for granted" mindset in your culture is systemic and this is one of those behaviors that must be changed on your world if this planet is to come into Light and Life.

Not all marriages work out, and not all friendships work out--that is they provide no real framework for the support and nurturing of the other's personality maturation--the "give and take" sharing of the burdens in life and the joys of the other's successes. Often times these relationships come about to satisfy the short term gratifications of the ego or as teaching lessons that are not meant to last. These relationships are often prone to failure because of the misperception of reality--that is the individuals fail to recognize the bigger picture in life--the potential to live eternally through the desire to become Godlike.

On other worlds that are settled in Light and Life, every man, woman, and child knows about the bigger picture, that is they are conscious about their indwelling spirit, and the path and destiny of eternal life in God's grand universe. They know and understand the importance of personality maturation and the path of perfection attainment, yet this does not mean they must follow the program, but they are at least conscious of it and can make decisions based on their understanding of it. They are not born with this knowledge, no, but rather is this advanced god consciousness embedded into their societies and cultures on a planetary scale. Education from birth is key to obliterating the misperceptions of reality that you now suffer from, and the Correcting Time has been inaugurated to bring about this change in reality for which you are the key change agent.

Those of you who are now awakening to the reality of eternal life, and are on the path to true god consciousness, should be teaching this path of love to your children, friends and family through the example of your life and the fruits of the spirit. Tell your loved ones how the knowingness of God's love has changed your life and changed your reality--that you now have a direction in life that goes beyond the mundane temporal existence of unconscious living in a material world--one that embraces the true realities of eternity and unending service in the sublime realms of the Father's house.

This shift in perception, my friends, happens one soul at a time, and it was this very shift in reality perception that all the sages and holy men of old spoke of. This was the very mission of our own Creator Son as he walked this earth teaching and preaching to bring all men and all women into the kingdom of sonship--reality in the family of God.

Peace,

The Circle of Seven.

Progress of the Individual

2010-10-17T17:16:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's messages is about the spiritual progress of the individual. This in no way is a pursuit of selfish intent, but rather, a co-creative partnership between the Indwelling Spirit and the soul of the individual to develop the qualities and the capacity necessary for eternal life and sonship in the Father's creation: Childlike faith in the sovereignty of God; mercy, understanding, and compassion for one's fellows; a heart for service to one's fellows; genuine love for the Creator and His creation; the realization of the oneness and the connectedness of all things and beings; and pursuant to the likeness of God through the attributes of truth, beauty, and goodness.

This is not a list to be crossed off as you make your way through life on this world, but rather, these things are to be learned and experienced--woven into the fabric of your life, here and hereafter, building upon previous lessons as you discover new meanings and values that develop the character and the personality of the soul--the harvesting of survival value experiences to be shared with the Supreme Being.

Throughout your eternal career you will continue to learn and grow; teach and serve, and discover new meaning and values as you increase your capacity for understanding the mysteries of God. For as you transition from one level to the next, so too will you receive this greater capacity for understanding. You will forever find increase in the desire to become godlike the more you understand how to discipline the mind and use the gifts of God power given to the worthy souls who align their will with the Creator's Will and to do those things that create progressive change in the lives of others, while you change as a result of living this divine love-path.

It is very important, for the continued progress of the individual, to rid yourself of the self-limiting thoughts and emotions derived from fear, an unforgiving spirit; and guilt as a result of some past failure, real or imagined. Ask for forgiveness and make your amends so you an start out with a clean heart, as it were, and move forward in the divine pursuit of perfection attainment. God loves all His children and desires all to partake of the grand adventure of eternity, to become perfect, like He is perfect--to seek Him out as you marvel at the sublimity of His creation on your way to paradise and beyond.

Perfection is not automatic my beloved friends, it takes real courage and real intuitive on your part to create change in the way you think and feel. What small step can you take today to move in the positive direction of perfection attainment? Search your soul and make that move, for there is no greater achievement than to move closer too, and become more reflective of our beloved Creator.

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

Anchors of Light

2010-10-10T12:20:00.003-04:00

Teacher: Unknown

Things are changing on your world very rapidly. Some things according to plan, others have to be revised and recalculated. Each one of you on the 11:11 list is known to us, and we ask each of you to pay close attention to the inner life and the inner voice as you will be guided through the many changes that are now taking place and which are about to occur in the near future as the Correcting Time mandates are executed. Turn off the TV and the radio--sanctify yourself and remove from your life the media drama of violence, hatred, malice, greed, revenge, and all other forms of fear and negativism that the public at large ingests on a daily basis that keeps them in bondage to the worldly powers.

You are to be the anchors of light and a voice of hope in this world as these many changes come upon you. Be not afraid when you hear of calamitous events, and realize that the dawn of Light and Life approaches, which will bring true freedom to all humanity as the chains of bondage are disassembled. Many will be looking to you for answers as they find no solace in the assurances of politicians and governments. The old models of political brainwashing will no longer work on the "ignorant masses," for human consciousness is undergoing great changes in awareness for which many will stand at the bottom and look up to those of higher vibration and light for direction.

When the tactics of the elites the and old paradigms of control no longer fool the masses, their methods will become more desperate, and their crimes will be more horrendous. Stay grounded my friends, and listen for direction from on high, for we are with you and around you at all times ready to serve those who align themselves with the forces of light and those who do the Will of our paradise Father.

It is time to close the door of your room and sit in the presence of your Indwelling Spirit. Ask for guidance and direction--ask for clarity in the decisions you are about to make. Seek the refuge of lasting things that are "real" and let go of the ego wants of self gratification. Love, faith, and relationships are real. Fear, darkness, and materialism are unreal--choose wisely, live in peace, hope, and in the blessed assurances of sonship with God, for you are the children of the Most High.

My peace I leave with you.

Duty to Service

2010-10-03T09:51:00.000-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about maintaining duty to loving service (God's Will) irrespective of the state of your personal life--your health; your feelings towards others; your financial security, or any other life lesson you may be experiencing. If the Father has given you an opportunity to serve, then it is to your benefit as well as to the ones you serve, to take action and do that thing that God has placed in your heart to do. Service to ego must wane and allow the Will of God to act through spirit. Only through selflessness can we serve as we are called.

There will never be a time when you will say, "All my life lessons have been learned--now I can serve God and man in perfection." Throughout your eternal career you will be learning, teaching, and serving, for it is the way of the Creator to bring his children to perfection. Even after the embrace of finality will you continue to learn and experience new things while you continue to serve in new ways. All these things go hand in hand.

You may be experiencing a hardship at this time, but this should not stop you from helping someone that is also having trials, for healing can take place for both in the interaction of loving service. Never allow the trials of life to paralyze you--continue to move forward as the Indwelling Spirit directs. Continue to make space for this direction through your stillness meditations. Remove the focus from your own trials and allow the healing to take place.

When you discipline yourself, through self-mastery, to follow through with your inner callings, you are allowing a greater, wider channel of spiritual communication to flow into your consciousness. Allowing for two-way communication, through prayer and worship--thankfulness, gratitude, and the selfless desire for divine will to manifest, you continue to progress and achieve your Circles in personality attainment. If you allow the drama of ego conflicts to crowd out the communication of inner life, you often find the difficult lessons harder to bear, and sometimes do these difficult lessons seem to repeat themselves in various forms because of this lack of inner hearing and understanding.

Stay grounded and have faith my beloved friends, for our Paradise Father knows what is best for his children, and He will bring about the change you desire in your heart. Continue to be an anchor of light wherever you are in your life station, and God will be faithful to you through providence and through increased understanding of the divine plan.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

The Question

2010-09-26T12:16:00.002-04:00

Teacher: Ophelius

Today we will talk about "the question." The answer is "God consciousness." If we know the answer, how is it then that we have such a difficult time with the question?
There are many questions that have this answer just as there are many paths that lead to it.
Each one of you, who are on the path, have formulated this question in your own mind and in your own way. Perhaps you have a list of these questions that have this same answer, or perhaps you are at a loss for words to string together, yet you feel the question in your heart.

Today my friends, we would like to ask you to write down the question or questions, and send it back to the Circle of Seven. To achieve God-likeness, we seek for truth, beauty, and goodness. Let your hearts wander down these blessed paths and put together the most sincere and intimate questions you have that have the answer, "God consciousness." Use all of your creative powers and reach down into the depths of your soul my beloved friends. Please indulge me on this.

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

Receiver's note: Please send your written question(s) to Chris 1111 - email: sync.552@hotmail.com. In the subject line, use the words "The Question." This is an unusual request by the Circle for which the outcome is unknown at this time. However, the Master often used questions to teach the most profound truths, and I suspect that by searching your own souls to ask this question of yourself, you may in fact discover something new about yourself, the soul, and the journey.

I will compile a list of these questions and post them on the Correcting Time blog. http://1111prompt.blogspot.com. I am always in awe of the methods by which the spirit draws us out.

Chris 1111

The Mathematics of Transformation

2010-09-19T12:17:00.005-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's lesson is about transformation of being. All things and beings must change over time, and you can think of it as a simple equation: C/T. The rate (R) of change is controlled by you--free will (W) is the governor of rate. All persons who are indwelt by the fragments of the Creator (TA=Thought Adjusters) will come to light (S=survive) by the process of fusion (U) with the TA or will cease to exists (NS=non-survival).

The coefficient of Father Likeness (FL) is your ability to be a reflection of His love (L) and your ability to show mercy (M) toward other persons. As we answer the call of the Creator to become perfect as He is perfect (P=perfection), we ascend inward by sharing our experiences (E) with the Supreme and gaining wisdom (I=wisdom) along the journey toward Paradise (A=paradise), where we will stand in finality and receive the embrace of the Creator. From there you will go on in eternal service of unrevealed destiny to bring to completion the works of the Supreme, then the Ultimate, then the Absolute.

You see my beloved, in the mathematics of transformation there are many variables and many paths to choose as we ascend. Using our God given co-creative powers we can assemble the elements of the equation in differing configurations thus producing a myriad of outcomes making each life unique in the universe, and this is the intention of the Creator--to bring His lowliest of will beings from the cradle of existence to the supernal heights of glory and grandeur--God likeness in every way. Do you not realize how special you are? How precious you are? How loved you are? Let us take a moment and ponder the immensity of what it means to be a child of the Creator of all.

We often forget and don't comprehend the nature of who we are and what we may become. Too often we get lost back stage in the theater looking for props when we should be on stage in our shining moment of triumph as the lead role and actor in the play of eternity. You are the stars of this play and you are about to take your bows and move on to the next stage and your next role--you are transforming and becoming everything the Creator has called you to be. Let us go boldly into the light and beam forth the reflection of God's love. Blessed are you, child of the Most High, for what adventure awaits you in the worlds to come. I applaud you, ENCORE,ENCORE!

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

Religious Tolerance

2010-09-12T12:03:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about religious tolerance. This is a very controversial issue on your world, especially in the shadow of 911 and the events that shook the world on that day. There are many pieces of the puzzle missing from what most believe is "the truth" and there are many factions, powers, and agendas at work in the world for which their roles with remain hidden from history. I will not weigh in on this controversy, for it is up to you, the citizens of Urantia, to work out in your own hearts and minds how the future unfolds. However, I do hope that I can illuminate higher ideals in your mind--ideals that are above the emotions and crystallized thinking of "us vs. them."

Need I remind you that mixing politics and religion is a very volatile and dangerous combination for which men and governments will use to spin and control the masses? We see the disastrous results of this all throughout history--we study it; we analyze it; we acknowledge it, yet we never recognize it when it is happening in the now, and we fall for it by giving way to our baser emotions of fear, hatred, religious patriotism, and national superiority--for these are the projected and planned outcomes of those powers of lesser light.

In all of the monotheistic religions on this planet you will find believers who are spirit led and who know in their hearts what is right and what is wrong. For the spirit only speaks of love, unity, mercy, peace, constructive cooperation, the very things that bind the universe together, and for those individuals who are spirit led, the dogmas of their religion take a back seat to this higher calling. Therefore will you always find people who are willing to reach out in tolerance and understanding--to find common ground, and who realize that we all share in our humanity and in the values that touch each one of us at a soul level.

These spirit led souls will be the ones that will lead the world into the age of Light and Life. When one steps forward, then will others step up in solidarity and move this world forward and reject the perverse manipulations of groups and governments to control and divide men and nations. The world is tired of lies and wars--all people want to live in peace and be free as is the divine intent for humanity. For these are the growing pains of planetary evolution my friends, and we must mature and grow out of the infancy of "divide and conquer" thinking and learn to understand the hearts of all men and women on this planet.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

Letting Go

2010-09-05T12:23:00.001-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today’s lesson is about letting go of things and relationships that no longer serve you in your life journey or your soul development. Many times are there people and situations that come into your life to teach you lessons or provide opportunities for further advancement in the growth of the soul. Sometimes these lessons are hard because we often fail to recognize the lesson when it is presented to us, and many times, we ignore the teacher because of our need to satisfy the wants of the ego. In such case, we are presented again and again, the same hard lesson, perhaps in different forms and varying degrees of intensity, until we recognize the lesson, learn from it, and move on.

In contrast to this we have lessons that are pleasant, even joyful, and they come as the result of you consecrating your will with the will of the Creator. These lessons teach us to recognize the application of divine love and how, through faith, we can master the self (the ego) and become a vessel for the Creator’s love, which changes us from the inside and allows us to progress and move forward. Step by step are we led along the road that leads to eternity, yet all these choices and decisions we make are of our own free will, for when the lesson is finally learned, it becomes a survival value experience registered in the soul to be used and reflected upon as we ascend our psychic circles and move closer to fusion with our Thought Adjuster.

Can we learn to recognize the lessons and the teachers when they cross our path? Yes, but only when we reach a higher level of awareness through the circuits of wisdom, and wisdom only comes through experience. Some lessons will be hard and some will be joyful, and it is only by experiencing these intense trials and rewards do we build up a library of reference to compare new experiences with probable outcomes based on previous lessons. Thus does this provide a greater “toolset” for your guides and guardians to work with so they may help us to put the pieces together to make right decisions. This is how we build the soul, which determines our place in the next world (the mansion worlds). The rate at which we progress is determined by our thirst for truth, beauty, and goodness; and by our desire to align our will with God’s will. It is the journey, my dear friends, which becomes our gift to the Supreme and it can be a beautiful, joyful journey, or it can be a painful one—it is up to us to decided.

We may not always be able to avoid the painful path, but we can willfully choose the joyful path if we allow ourselves to be the vessels of the Creator’s love and shine God’s light out through us and into the world around us. This is God’s intention for our life, so we may experience the fullness of being and to enjoy the sublimity of adventure in the playground of His grand universe.

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

Magnetic Effect of Surrender - Part 2

2010-08-29T21:04:00.004-04:00

Teacher: Ophelius

Today's message is about spiritual magnetism and how the enlightened soul can feed light to those in darkness just by being near them. Today I will continue on this subject and describe in more detail the mechanics of how this works and how you can "beaconize" the light of the Creator and send it out into the world around you to feed the hungry souls that are looking for this light, but who are lost in the illusion of materialism--seeking source through unhealthy vices, egocentric love, and material gratifications. These lost children crave this pure light and they recognize it with the eyes of the soul.

To be effective at the transmutation and dissemination of source light, the light worker must have a clear understanding of his or her intention. This intention must be for the highest good and must be the highest concept of selfless and benevolent love for humanity. The light worker must ask through prayer, in submission to the will of the Creator, to become a pillar of light and include his or her guides and guardians to participate in magnifying this pure source energy. Once the intention is set and the communion between God and man is made, the light worker will establish this temporary light anchor by creating a light mekaba.

Source light from paradise will enter through the crown chakra and will exit and become grounded through the base chakra into the earth. You will then set up a plane of "orbit" about your midsection and rotate this energy around you. You can imagine a disc of light forming a belt around you with a brighter sweeping leading arm similar to a refreshing radar screen. As you spin this light merkaba around you, you will begin to feel the inertia of the light disc. At first it will feel small, only a few feet in diameter, but as you concentrate on the rotation, you will feel it spread out to 20, 30, 50, or even a thousand feet in diameter as you fill your soul with feelings of love for your brothers and sisters.

Maintain your concentration on both the intention of your purpose and the rotation and size of the light disc. If you drift and loose your concentration, you will feel the disc collapse, but you can easily re-establish the merkaba disc by refocusing--spinning the light disc and increasing its diameter. Maintain this state of "healing" for as long as you are moved to do so, and enjoy the silent feedback you get from those who are being served.

Once you have finished, leave with a grateful heart knowing you have allowed yourself to be a channel for the Creator's love. Realize that though you may not see a difference in faces or attitude of those who were your target, they have benefited from this infusion of light at the soul level of their being. This exposure to source light will allow them, in the future, to recognize this light more easily in other more spiritually mature individuals that they are more closely associated with, and thus will take even greater interest in those relationships.

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

The Magnetic Effect of Surrender

2010-08-22T12:03:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about the magnetic effect of surrender. When it is your intent to serve the ego with premeditative action, you may find that when the time arrives to execute those plans, your intent changes, the heart takes over, and you succumb to the higher will of the indwelling spirit. Self-serving intent is surrendered and changed into a benevolent act of brotherly service. This is the Thought Adjuster at work in the Human mind.

When you realize that this has happened, and you willingly give in to the will of spirit, joy fills the soul and something wonderful takes place in the unseen--you become a magnet for those who are searching for truth, or for those who are lost in darkness. There becomes an exchange of spiritual energies and information that is only registered at the soul level of consciousness, the super-conscious. It may even be that no words are spoken, yet is there a positive effect on those who are drawn to you.

You can stand in a crowd of strangers and send out thoughts and vibrations of brotherly love, peace, and joy--intentions of goodwill and healing, then will you find that the same strangers you looked down on as undesirables, outcasts, or those that are suffering silently in darkness, seem to gather around you. Perhaps you have never noticed this, but this magnetic effect of surrender becomes a channel for the Spirit of Truth and the Holy Spirit to work its mercy ministry on these children of lesser light. You need not approach, do, or say anything to these lost and searching souls, only do you need to continue to feed them the light which is radiating from you for them to have benefit. If there is opportunity to communicate verbally, then do so according to the guidance of your TA, guides or guardians.

Like moths to a flame, even a small candle in a large dark room is enough light to safely illuminate the path and the avoidance of obstacles. One enlightened individual in a crowd can raise the spiritual IQ of hundreds or even thousands when the magnetic effect of surrender is used willfully to serve humanity. The Master, when he walk this earth, loved men and women so much that all were drawn to him with this same magnetic attraction. The lost sheep of this world were drawn to Him because the light of his being was so bright, warm, and loving. He saw through their imperfections and looked at the potentiality of future perfection as sons and daughters of the Most High.

See all men and women through the eyes of the Master and love them as He loves us. Use the magnetic effect of surrender to radiate that love into the world and change the world around you. Use this force of good where ever you go, my beloved friends, and be that candle in the darkness.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

Endurance Training

2010-08-15T08:35:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about training for endurance. What do I mean by this? When you make time for stillness meditation, it is important that you make a regular habit of quiet contemplation to allow the spiritual muscle to be flexed and nourished so that it may grow and serve you as the thirst for greater awareness increases. As we seek perfection by living our faith, the soul increasingly yearns for greater connection with spirit. Regular appointments of stillness meditation is a way to feed the soul and train the mind to quickly quiet itself to commune and receive with the Creator. This communication with the Creator, through the Thought Adjuster, is the highest form of worship, and it helps us to adjust and grow as we seek to do the Will of the Creator--the way to perfection attainment.

Many of you say that you just cannot still the mind, that stillness is nigh impossible. I say to you that you are not practicing meditation with any regular frequency, for if you were to make time every day, you would see steady progress in your ability to quiet the mind and enjoy blissful moments of joy and empowerment in communion with the Creator of all.

I admonish you today dear friends, to make time for this stillness practice even if the environment is less than optimal. Some may not have the opportunity to be alone and have solitude. If this is the case, go into your room and close the door; put in ear plugs if necessary, and tell others in your household that you will be meditating each day at a given time and to respect your wish to be undisturbed for 15 to 30 minutes. Mothers at home with young children can use nap time or early morning. Working men and women can set aside time in the evening if necessary, but early morning is best. Whenever you decide to do it, you will benefit greatly from it. Put this admonishment to the test and see if it does not help you to build endurance and receive lasting benefit.

Have you not noticed how many of these spirit teachings from the Circle and other teachers frequently advise the practice of stillness? Nearly every lesson has a brief statement that encourages stillness meditation. This is because the greatest teacher you can have is always with you (your indwelling spirit) and the key to the classroom is stillness. It is always beneficial to read the spirit messages and text by other spirit led individuals, for this gives us much to think about, consider, and provides new avenues of approach into spiritual insights, but in the stillness, this is where the understanding of these lessons come. You may not "hear" all the answers to your questions, for much of this understanding takes place in the super-consciousness and will eventually filter down into the conscious mind when it is needed.

Have faith in the stillness my friends, it is good for you and it is good for those that live and work around you. Think of it like this: Imagine a light bulb over and above your head as you are entering a darkened room. Before you enter the stillness, this light is very dim, just a glowing filament and It is difficult to see the path with only this dim light. As you sit and clear the mind of chatter, imagine that the light is becoming brighter as the mind becomes quieter. After stillness, the light is recharged--bright and brilliant, lighting up the room where it is easy to see and where others can safely walk as well.

Success is yours,

The Circle of Seven

The Pursuits of Time

2010-08-08T12:27:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today I will speak about the way in which people spend their time in pursuit of things that have little value in terms of forward progression both personal and planetary. Too much time is wasted on self gratification and the collection of material things, both of which are temporary and carry no weight into the future morontia life.

The human life span is so brief on the material worlds of time and space, yet so much learning and development must be achieved in this tiny window of life to prepare and orient the soul for eternity. Modern society and the global economic engine that drives daily life on this planet have evolved in a way that promotes this pleasure seeking and material hording mentality--"what's in it for me?" When we dissect the life of an average citizen in the more developed nations, we find a very small percentage of that life devoted to the things that have the most value: selflessness, charity, volunteerism, truth seeking, and legacy building. These are some of the things that build a weightier soul for the individual and help society move forward into a more progressive state that will some day flourish in Light and Life.

Pleasure seeking and self gratification are not all detrimental when it is applied in moderation, for reversion and rest are necessary components to overcome monotony--something you will not find on the mansion worlds. How many hours, days, and years of your life do you spend working and toiling to pay for material things that, in the end analysis, contribute little to actual character and soul growth and leaving nothing for future generations to stand on. This, my friends, is what the Correcting Time is all about: changing the thinking of the individual and society; to restore balance and bring sustainability for future growth through right-thinking and by decision making that serves the many, for in serving the many, we serve the One.

Let us reevaluate the course we are pursuing; the aim of our goals; and the outcomes we expect. Let us make time for noble pursuits that affect people and change lives for the better; for the individual; for the community. Let us be more cognizant of what we do and why we do it. Let us begin to think about the consequences of our pursuits and actions, how they affect our neighbor and our progeny. Maximize the time you have left on the earth my friends, whether you are young or old, rich or poor, for God calls each one of us to perfection and provides us the inner pilot, the Thought Adjuster, that we may know the way and find joy in it.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Spiritual Hearing

2010-08-04T17:49:00.004-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about hearing, that is "spiritual hearing." What is the difference between physical hearing and spiritual hearing? When you hear with your spiritual ears, you do not receive an audible sound wave through the ear canal, but rather a dialog in the consciousness of the mind. Like most skills and talents, spiritual hearing must be developed so that the receiver can distinguish spiritual dialog from common mind chatter or inner mental dialog.

Many have natural ability to hear their guides and guardians speak, but they fail to recognize the difference between their own mental dialog and that of a spiritual teacher, or they lack confidence to believe what they are receiving is super conscious input. For some, spiritual hearing is recognized as self intuition, yet this error in discernment is not detrimental, but rather helpful to the individual if they choose to follow its leadings.

Some of you have heard your names called in an "audible" voice by your guides and teachers, yet I tell you this is not a sound wave, but rather an intense thought focus on our part to get your attention. The best way to hear with spiritual ears is to quiet the mind. Stillness and meditation are most helpful in developing your spiritual hearing--mind chatter and thought patterns are brought under control by slowing the brain waves down, and in doing so, allows the spiritual voice to be heard.

Your intent and attitude has much to do with the quality of your spiritual receptivity. Feelings of peace, love, gratitude, and worship will raise the frequency of your spiritual receptivity (a filter for higher thought and light), while in stillness, you are lowering the physical brain wave activity. This is a most desirable place to be.

You may discern the voice of your guides and teachers by the message received.
Your teachers, guides, and guardians will speak with a voice of reason; be non-judgmental; have a loving and patient presence, and always suggesting options for developing forward soul building paths. Never will they demand action to do something against your will, be it positive or negative. Never will the voice be angry; instill fear based thoughts; or fuel thoughts of pride or prejudice.

When your own metal thoughts become more in tune with the Will of the Creator, then will you understand with greater clarity the dialog of your spiritual teachers. This is why self-mastery is so important because it trains the mind to reject the lower and coarser animal thought forms and emotions that interfere with your spiritual receptivity. Much of what you receive in super conscious input has to do with helping you develop the tools for self mastery because this is the first vital step toward greater spiritual awareness and soul education.

Good day,
The Circle of Seven

Serenity

2010-07-27T12:31:00.003-04:00

Teacher "The Preacher:"

Today I will speak about serenity--that special place that is so rare and so pure only the most dedicated and sincere seekers of divine oneness can achieve but for only a moment; a place where the dividing line of the material and the spirit disappear and the soul foretastes the estate of divine perfection; a place where time vanishes and the handshake of the Gods becomes a reality. Serenity--the holy hush of sunrise in the consciousness of the mind where words have no meaning and thoughts only obscure the beauty of sublime grandeur. Calm your mind like a placid bay where the waves turn to glass. Observe the divine reflection of God face in man's imperfect countenance and know for an instance, the destiny of the soul. In serenity, there is no need to believe, for there is only the knowing.

The Master often said, "I am in the Father, and the Father is in me." Surely those that achieve the stillness and experience serenity understand that statement. The oneness of that moment, no matter how brief, becomes the lure of the ages--to become one with the Creator. God provides a way for even the lowest of His will creatures to understand him, but they can only walk that hallow ground in humility and in light by casting off the self and embracing the frequency of naught.

The Creator calls to us, "Come to me my children and let me fill you with my perfect love, then shall you know you are my beloved." Serenity--the most teachable moment is where you will find God, always waiting, always willing, always ready to show us the way to our true home.

Serenity is the "sweet-spot" my friends, this is the target that we aim for in our meditations. Many of you faithfully meditate daily, yet have never experienced this state of divine bliss. Continue to seek it, for when it comes, you will know you have made the divine connection. Some have experienced it in a flash instance, for it is difficult to hold onto, yet that brief arc of light, where the mind melds into infinity, becomes a milestone and an incentive to bring the child of the Creator back again into the divine presence. Stillness has many benefits and serves many purposes, but serenity IS the I AM.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Foundations of Truth and Purpose

2010-07-18T16:55:00.005-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today I will talk about foundations of truth and purpose--those things that you have learned, read, and accepted as truth from your spiritual sources; your teachers; your guides and guardians. For years now many of you students on the path have listened to me and other truth revealers talk about the building of the soul; personality progression; self mastery; and the seeking and doing the Will of the Universal Father. We have talk about at length, the equality of the sexes; the races; groups of religious believers--that God is no respecter of persons, that all are indwelt by His presence, the Thought Adjuster. It has been revealed, in overview, the destiny of humanity through sonship, life eternal, in service to God and your brethren; and why it is important to start your universe careers now in the material worlds of time and space, and to maximize that time to lead others into the approaching era of Light and Life.

You have been given the opportunity to participate in this great commission, and many of you have willfully volunteered to be the conduits of light in a darkened world. You are to be commended for your due diligence in preparing for this mission, and those that stand ready are about to be called to service. Many of you place your active service life in a "fantastical stasis," that is, you keep living in the habitual circles of daily life and toil while you wait for some demarcation of events that will force you to reevaluate your life and purpose--to finally place you in the path that you were prepared for by your teachers.

I ask each one of you to step out of your comfort zone and actually begin this work now by committing to some form of universe service that you are suited to do, what ever that may be. That time has come, my beloved friends, to act. Are you healers--then heal? Are you channels of truth--then teach? Are you beacons of love and compassion--then go and love and care for those who are lost, searching, and needing love and compassion? Are you an organizer; an administrator; a leader? Then go and bring together all these other workers who need organizing, that you may maximize the potentials of all these others that have been trained for a specific purpose and weave them into a team--a pillar of light!

Act now, organize and be prepared for the changing times ahead, rather than becoming reactionary, scattered and fragmented in times of change. The Correcting Time is here, now, and you are needed at the front lines. This is an all volunteer program my friends. You can choose to be a part of it, or you can stand at the side lines and only watch, but I know that it is in your heart to be a part of creation, for that is your destiny, and so we must bring the feelings of the heart to the forefront of our minds and put into action those beneficent values we have gathered along the way.

God speed,

The Circle of Seven

Dedication

2010-07-11T07:29:00.001-04:00

Teacher: The Preacher; Christ Michael.

Today's lesson is about dedication. What do I mean by dedication? Dedication with respect to serving God and humanity, leaving no stone unturned when seeking the truth needed to set one free from the darkness of ignorance and error. Dedication to pursue with diligence, the spirit values and meanings of righteousness, equity, and justice in a world that remains filled with sin, selfishness, and contempt. You are the salt of the earth my beloved friends, and you are called to be the ambassadors of peace and love--the light of the ages sent forth to be the eyes, the ears, the hands and feet of Him who calls you to perfection. Let everyone humble him/herself and exalt the One on high, the Creator of all things and beings for whom we live and move and have our being.

Dedicate yourself this day to doing what is right in God's eyes. In this Correcting Time, The Father calls us to step-up the intensity and the time set aside to seek for guidance. Spirit is moving through you now with ever greater amplitude. Resist it not, and align yourself with its frequency--allow the divine love to flow through you.

This lesson is not a message to merely give you a warm fuzzy feeling. No, it is a summons, an activation to a real intuitive on your part to do the Father’s Will, and at the same time, move ahead and progress to the next level in personality attainment. This is your opportunity to traverse the seven psychic circles of human personality attainment, receive your personal seraphic Destiny Guardian, and move ever closer to fusion with your God fragment.

Many of you have been avoiding your call to duty, standing still, or spinning in place while the world around you turns and the days go by you. For each day of inaction, another opportunity to love is forfeited and another chance to do His will is ignored. You who are on the path to enlightenment must not stand still in this critical time of change and renewal. Christ Michael needs each and every one of you to play your part, for you have been given the opportunity to become a team player in the program to settle the earth and bring it to the starting gates of Light and Life. You are the best and brightest this day--the first to be sent in, and more is expected of you. “For they who have, more shall be given.”

Christ Michael: My children, surround yourself with my peace and my love. Fill yourself with the Holy spirit and my Spirit of Truth. This is a special time for you to know, without doubt, that you are a child of the universe who has been called to service. Love is the watchword of this age and I give you my blessing as you go out into the world and do good unto your brother and sisters. You, my children, are my ambassadors of light, and I send you out as sheep among wolves, yet will I go with you and shall abide in you unto the end of your days--then shall you come to me.
My peace I leave with you,

Christ Michael.

“Thank you Christ Michael!”
“Thank you Preacher and the Circle of Seven!”

The Journey

2010-07-05T12:01:00.007-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's lesson is about the "Journey." What is the "Journey?" The journey I am speaking about is the human souljourn--the building of the soul, which starts on the worlds of time and space. This building of the soul begins at the time when the Thought Adjuster arrives and begins to work in the human mind. This God fragment begins the work of harvesting the values and meanings of survival potential and builds this embryo of future being for use in the next phase of human existence, the morontia life, while at the same time coordinates many of the learning activities and interfaces with the various unseen ministers who help you to cultivate those meaningful life experiences throughout your lifetime in the flesh.

Your life on the earth plane is so very important my friends, yet so many seem to wander through life in meaningless circles, caught up in the illusions of materialism and self importance that they actually retard the growth of the soul and never discover that the material world was created as the theater for which the soul is to be nurtured. The Journey is the vehicle for which the soul ascends--the wave ridden which creates the experiential wisdom needed to complete the mission, "be you perfect as I am perfect."

The truth about the Journey was hidden from the peoples of Urantia many thousands of years ago when the Lucifer rebellion swept through this system. The teachings of the Journey were to have been passed down and woven into the fabric of humanity through the agencies of the planetary prince and material sons (the planetary Adam and Eve), but the delusions of unbridled liberty replaced the slow and purposeful teachings of the Journey, and confusion ensued among the peoples of Urantia.

The Journey is the meaning of life--that illusive quest that so many search for on this nursery of time and space, yet so few find or even look for. How simple it is really, to know that you are the child of the God of creation set out on a fantastic journey to uncover the mysteries of life in the universe--to cultivate and distill the unique experiences of that journey, supplied with the endowments of free will and the creative potentials to become like God in perfection. God supplies you the theater, the tools, and the teachers necessary for you to complete the mission, and now has he made a way for your rehabilitation from the delusions of rebellion into the realization of the original plan--the Journey.

Take the Journey with you into the stillness and contemplate the meaning and the purpose of it. Connect with the Source of creation and let the Journey unfold before you in a new way today my beloved friends. Trust that the Journey will be greater than anything you could ever imagine, for it is God's Will for your life--your Journey.

Peace,

The Circle of Seven.

Life Mission

2010-06-28T12:10:00.001-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today I would like to talk about the human concept of a "life mission" and pre-destiny. Of those souls that are beginning to awaken to their spiritual natures, many believe that they have some pre-destined mission in life that they are called too, but they know not what that is, and spend much time and contemplation "waiting" for divine direction or instructions to start them on this path of destiny. It is for some, that a true "mission" may be in store for those humans who have been selected for the Core of Mortal Destiny, yet most of these individuals may not even realize that they have been selected for emergency planetary service and may be called upon at any time. Generally speaking my friends, for the rest of humanity, your life "mission" is to attain personality survival.

The path to personality survival is not predetermined as many would believe. What is predetermined is that your Thought Adjuster, your guides and guardians, will attempt to awaken you to this purpose of personality survival using every resource available to them in the mortal lifetime that does not infringe on your free will. Once an individual has clearly awakened to the fact that they are a child of the Creator and they have the supreme desire to seek for God and to become like him, then and there has your mission been given and your path is "set-up" for the grand adventure of eternity--the offer of "sonship" is yours, yet it is not predestined, and you may at any time reject this offer and follow a path of "unreality" which leads to personality dissolution.

Your life mission is largely determined by your own desire to seek for God and to know His Will. The affairs of your daily life, the people you meet, the decisions you make, create the mosaic of life from which the soul is built by harvesting the experiences of survival values vital to personality survival. Your occupation in life has little to do with your life mission, for not all of you will become missionaries or church builders, yet all of you who have awakened will become teachers of truth to those searching souls who are hungry for what you have, but who still linger in darkness. This my friends, if ever you could coin a mission, leading others out of darkness would be your greatest attainment.

For as you start down the path of this great mission, your thoughts and desires begin to align with God's Will. More and more will you realize the oneness of life and begin to see the interconnectedness of all things and beings. Your awareness of spiritual leadings becomes more acute and you see that life on this planet is just a beginning of a long and glorious journey to become perfect as the Creator calls you. Your faith as agondontors (those who believe without seeing) will see you through the mission. Worry not about your standing in the Father's house, for He holds nothing over your head, only his outstretched hand to join Him in the eternal adventure.

You have your orders, now go and live it!

Good day,

The Circle of Seven.

Happenstance

2010-06-20T07:06:00.004-04:00

Teacher Ziden:

Today's lesson is about happenstance. What do I mean by happenstance? This is a chance occurrence or event. When you are seeking to do the Father's Will, it is likely that there will be involved in this transaction, one or more celestial personalities that will coordinate some form of synchronous event or chance meeting with you and the intended target of your will seeking. The conditions and degree of your "will alignment" will determine the intensity and time for the materialization of that will desire.

For example: If it is your will to make yourself available to be of service to one of your brethren who is in need of some service or information that will further their soul growth or direct them on a path that leads to forward progression, a symphony of personalities may be involved in removing barriers; creating chance meetings with other individuals vital to achieving the success of the mission; or place information in your path by various means and methods that may be recalled at the needed time for a successful transaction.

For much of the information in these channeled messages have been "pre-seeded," that is, we draw from many sources. Needed information may be gathered from downloads previously administered by Midwayer and or guardian seraphim, or the correlation of memories of past events in your life. Any and all means are used to set up the circumstances most favorable to successfully execute the will transaction. This is similar to the setting up of domino blocks in a path, and when the path is shown to be complete, a tipping point or "event" is executed by you as a free will action. It is entirely up to you whether to execute that will action or to abort it, for which another path of dominoes may be set. Fear is the greatest factor for thwarting a promising path.

Those who become more spiritually aware will begin to recognize these happenstances or see the synchronous events in the works and may actually assist the unseen ministers in their work of setting up the dominoes. For it is a real joy to work with these perceptive individuals who are willfully building their souls selflessly by helping and teaching others that are reaching for the light. The Master said, "those that have shall be given more, those that have not shall be taken away that which they have."

When you come to the mansion worlds, you will have a birds-eye view of the creative path of dominoes that you helped lay without seeing the end from the beginning, and you will be amazed at the perfection of synchrony. Those who spend time in meditation or deep contemplation will hear his or her guides whisper the plans for a successful will transaction, that is, how to align that will with the Father's Will. It is the power of your faith that will lead you to the tipping point where it will be your joy to watch the art of the dance.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

Growing Pains

2010-06-13T12:52:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about growing pains. Children often experience this type of pain as a result of bones growing at a rapid rate--faster than the surrounding tissue. Thus, the joints will ache and they often complain having never experienced this type of pain before in their short lives. The same is true for those young souls that have just recently awakened from a life of purely material awareness into one that has become spiritually aware. These newly enlighten souls have a great thirst for truth and spiritual knowledge and often times they become confused and disappointed by the slow progress of acquiring spiritual gifts and abilities.

The Universal Father calls us to be perfect as He is perfect, and when we accept this invitation, the Father shows us the way--His way, not our way. We shall in most ways, become like him in power and glory as we progress though the Grand Universe and onto Paradise where we will stand in finality before God having achieved perfection and sharing in his power and knowledge. Yet we shall advance to no sphere or level of perfection that we are not ready for, and will be given no power that we are not responsible enough to wisely use. In simile, a weapon in the hands of a skilled hunter can be a very useful tool that can sustain a family or even a whole village, and yet this same weapon in the hands of a child or a person of immaturity can be a dangerous thing to that person and others.

God teaches us how to use spiritual gifts as we mature in our thinking and in our ability to use them wisely for the benefit of others. As we continue to embrace truth, beauty, and goodness; and maintain a heart of joy, love, compassion, and mercy; God bestows equal amounts of spiritual gifts and powers as our soul expands by the measure of our fruits. As we learn to align our will with God's Will, we will understand the wisdom of His methods to bring His children along slowly, safely, and purposefully where these gifts of the spirit can have a maximum benefit (soul growth and forward progression) to both the individual and to beneficiaries of those gifts.

Have patience my beloved friends, and wait on God as you diligently seek His Will. Spend time in the schoolroom of silence and listen to God's instructions. Hear His word and apply the lessons in your own life by reaching out to your brothers and sisters bearing the fruits of God's gifts. Let us walk before we run so we do not stumble. It is often our skinned knees that remind us of our immaturity and our need to regroup and master the self. These are the lessons of life that will precede the changes in spiritual awareness that we desire. SEEK--FIND--KNOCK--ENTER.

Peace,
The Circle of Seven.

Healing--Where is Home?

2010-06-06T16:13:00.001-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's lesson is about how to receive healing. To receive healing, there are several states of being one must attain to allow the healing process to begin. The most important state one must achieve is that of true "faith" in the process. When the Master walked this earth, many sick and disabled persons sought Him out, and many were healed because they had such utter faith in the power and presence of God that they allowed themselves in that brief moment to completely align their will with that of the Creator, and in doing so, every cell in the body was aligned with His perfect Will and made whole. To these "faithful" the Master said, "Your faith has made you whole--go your way."

How do we, without being in the physical presence of Jesus, find this same "faith" to be made whole and to allow our will to be aligned with that of the Creator? Faith is like a compass, and we use a compass to find our direction so we can know where we are going. If we are lost, as we often are in the worlds of time and space, we can use this compass to align ourselves in the direction of home. Where is home? Our true home is on Paradise and in the presence of the Universal Father. It is in His presence that we become utterly and completely whole and in perfect alignment with the His Will. Therefore, for us to become whole in this life in the flesh, we must begin the process of learning where home is, so we can use our compass (faith) to find it.

The first most important state of being is to believe that you are a child of God and that you are a son or daughter of the Most High who is called to share in His eternal blessings and to have life everlasting. This, my beloved, is vital for all the children of Urantia, no matter who you are, rich or poor, saint or sinner--this you must believe. The second most important state is to express this "faith" outwardly. You must weave the light of the Creator throughout the fabric of your mind, body and soul by expressing your intention to be healed. This includes an attitude of gratitude; kind heartedness; self forgiveness; a loving disposition; a positive outlook; all the things that God intended for us to be like when he created us in His image. Think about it. If we truly become "like Him" in the image we were created for, in our human capacity for relative perfection, then we will become whole as is the Creator's intention.

Now you may think, "how can I become the perfect man or woman when I am in this sorry state?" You begin by pointing your compass homeward and taking your first steps in that direction. Step by step, day by day, you trod the path of life finding joy and beaming love into those around you. You wake up every day thankful for the time that you have to learn and grow no matter how long that time may be. Live in the moment and in pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. Fear and worry are no longer a part of your consciousness because all will be made right in time and eternity.

Now state your intention to be healed before God and in the witness of angels, and take a walk in the direction of your true home.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Receiver's note: Ophelius said there was a special guest in the Circle for this transmission and that the reader's of this message would find "power in the words."

The Core of Mortal Guides

2010-05-31T12:06:00.005-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today I will speak about protection and how it is that your guides and guardians see that you are afforded every opportunity for soul growth by the choice of your own free will, yet through gentle guidance do they point to the way to the path of the greatest possible learning experiences, while at the same time, keep you safe from harm so you can maximize those experiences in the worlds of time and space.

If only you could see how many personalities are involved in your guidance, training, and protection here on the earth plane, you would be truly amazed at the level of highly sophisticated orchestration involved in the process. The Creator loves you so very much that he sends all these unseen ministers to work in your behalf so that you have every possible opportunity to awaken and discover this great love--to know and to seek Him out and to become like Him.

Many will say that this "protection" is not real, for so many have perished or become physically damaged by mishaps and accidents--how could there be guardians on duty to watch over all the souls on the planet? My friends, these things do happen and many of them are learning experiences, yet many are also the accidents of time that are not foreseeable. Those that are more in touch with their Thought Adjusters and have a higher level of spiritual awareness are more likely to respond to the gentle leadings of these wise ministers and therefore do they stay clear of the many dangers of this world.

Those individuals that are immersed in the material illusions of this world and are out of touch with spirit realities are more prone to wander into dangerous waters. The guardians of these charges work very hard and use the help of those humans with higher awareness to guide and lead their charges into the paths of growth, learning, and safety. How many times can you recall someone you know or even a stranger that came to your aid and helped you on your way when your were in need? These "mortal guides" are receptive to the leadings of spirit and they may or may not be aware that they are being led to act as protectors of those less responsive individuals, yet at the same time they are leaning and growing from the experiences of acting on these leadings to help and serve others.

I ask all of you who read these transcripts to enlist willfully into the Core of Mortal Guides, that you may act as protectors and teachers to those who stumble in darkness; that you would tune your spiritual ears to hear the instructions of your guides and guardians to help and to serve others; to be involved in this blessed ministry of guiding your brothers and sisters into the paths of light where they can awaken and discover that they are the sons and daughters of God and have eternal prospects and the opportunity to become a part of creation rather than an bystander.

"There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for a friend."

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

Preparedness (Part 2)

2010-05-22T12:14:00.004-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message about preparedness (part 2). We spoke previously about preparing of the soul for survivorship and the meaning of values that are truly important for those awakening souls who are to live through this Correcting Time. Because you live in a body of flesh and blood, you must not only prepare the soul, but you must prepare to sustain the body through these difficult times ahead.

How many of you are prepared for an emergency or a disaster? Do you have an emergency plan in place? Do you have stores of water, food, and medical supplies? Do you have a means of auxiliary power? These cataclysms can come upon you without warning my friends, please begin to plan for your survival. This message is not to alarm you or to put fear into you, yet many of you take for granted that the services of modern living are perpetual and will always be there. The survivors of hurricanes and earthquakes know how fragile your infrastructures are and these folks are better prepared than most.

Mother Urantia is going through many changes now, as are all the planets in your solar system. The Sun is awakening to a new cycle that will bring about many of these changes to the planet. The earth will travail like a mother giving birth to a new child, and when she has given birth, her joy will be complete. And so you must endure the pangs of birth along with her and await the hour of this new life which will come forth--the age of Light and Life.

Christ Michael needs responsible, awakened individuals to lead the way into this new dispensation that we are about to enter. The old regimes and systems of greed and separation will crumble and fade giving way to the values of love and brotherhood. New leaders will step up and lead with a new spirit of unity and act in accordance with the needs of the many. It is you my beloved that will step up and lead with the light of the Creator as your compass wherever it is that you find yourself in this new era.

Prepare yourself now by making plans to see that your families are provided for in these changing times. It is essential that you put aside time for stillness, and not just you, but your whole family, to receive inner guidance and strength as you pass through the hours of travail.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Birthright

2010-05-16T12:19:00.002-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about the birthright of a child--to belong in the family of the Creator and lay claim to his or her inheritance. What does it mean to have a birthright? A birthright is an entitlement--a basic right of an individual who, having been born, has right to lay claim to it. The master taught that those that are "born" of the spirit have this right of claim to enter there into the family of the sons and daughters of God. Many have asked: "How does one enter into this kingdom or family of God?" My friends, the keys to the kingdom lie in your faith. This "faith" is the belief in the sovereignty of God; the creator of all; your spiritual paternal origin; the bestower of all personality; the spark of God that lives in the mind of every individual; and the belief in the brotherhood of man--to love one's neighbor as one’s self.

Many of you say that you believe in God, but how do you really know that you have entered therein, and what exactly is it that you are entering into? My friends, those that have entered into this family shall have eternal life and the "right" to pursue the grand adventure--to find God and to become like Him. Those that have entered need not be concerned about the probationary status of their survival, for they are secure in their standing before the universe and the Creator. It is only a matter of time for that individual to grow and progress until fusion with their God fragment seals this right of passage for eternity.

What are the outwardly signs of a child in this family of the Creator? Those that have entered into the joy of their lord will show forth the fruits of the spirit. Does this mean that you are to become a fanatical religious zealot who stands on a street corner shouting this good news to all passers by? No my friends, those that have entered change from the inside out. They begin to lose their prejudices and hatred for their fellows and desire to serve humanity because they feel oneness with all creation--that all of humanity shares in this offer of eternal life in the family of God. As you mature in this "knowing" you will learn to align your will with the will of the Creator--not because it is law, but because you are becoming godlike in nature--love is filling into all the dark areas of your being and therefore does the light show forth into the darkness and onto your fellows who seek for this light, but have not yet found the way. The will of God is that all shall find the way to eternal life in this family. God is no respecter of persons, races, nations, or religions. When all religious doctrines are stripped away or boiled down to their core truths, the child of God remains in unity with the will of the Creator because He or she realizes the interconnectedness of all things and personalities.

It is a deeply personal free will decision and experience to ask and receive the rights to this inheritance. No priest, pastor, imam, monk, or other so-called spiritual leader can grant this right of passage. Only the true faith of an individual to seek the Creator can start the engines of rebirth in the spirit and partake in his or her birthright--the entitlement to eternal life and in service to God. Claim your birthright today!

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

The Fear Factor

2010-05-09T11:56:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about "the fear factor." What is "the fear factor" and how does it affect our spiritual growth and our capacity for truth discernment? Fear is the one thing that the angels do not comprehend, for they have never experienced this emotion because they live in, and are aware of, the constant presence of the Father's love, and therefore do they abide in his perfect will. Humans also live in this constant love of the Creator, yet they seldom realize or become aware of the presence of this love because of the manifold illusions that keep them from knowing His perfect Will.

Fear is a shackle and it prevents us from experiencing the joys of knowing and trusting God to lead us into the path of growth and truth. Much of human fear is unsubstantiated fantasy seeded from the constant bombardment of subconscious propaganda by the elite rulers of this world to control the wealth and resources of the planet. Governments use it to affectively enslave the masses to keep this illusion of fear alive, which prevents mankind from awakening to the real truth about the nature and destiny of human ascension and spiritual evolution. For the master said, "fear not those who can kill the body, for in doing so, they no more have power over you."

How do we let "the fear factor" into our lives? It comes in many forms and influences. It starts early in our childhood where we inherit these traits and behaviors from our parent's fears. We are told, "you must not do this, or this will happen to you." Some of this was practical advice about keeping the body safe from harm and knowing the limits of temporal living, but much of it came in the form of this over control of authority to keep the program running--to make obedient and perpetual buyers and sellers to fuel a system that would enslave the ignorant masses into upholding the illusion that would ensure the wealth and power of the elite for generations. Fear is the one thing that keeps you from awakening to your spiritual inheritance, and the powers and principalities of this world know this and therefore do they constantly instill fear in us through every facet of our lives.

We get it from the media and news outlets which are wholly government controlled official releases which misinform and sensationalize pain, suffering, and havoc; we get it in our movies and entertainment--in the games our children play; we get it from our religious leaders to "stem the wrath of an offended God." We are trained to seek for the drama of the potential danger to come; we have become doom addicts because we won't allow the light to come in and "spoil the fun." This is the message we are getting and we have swallowed it "hook, line, and sinker."

Let us awaken from this lie my beloveds and unplug yourself from the doomsday machine. Turn off the TV and radio and sit in the silence and into the presence of the Creator. Let the light fill your whole body with the truth that surpasses all human language and understanding. Become aware of the love and presence of God in your life, for in this place there can be no fear. This "knowing" that you are the child of the Creator obliterates fear and instills courage to change the world in which you live.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

Leave the Past in the Past

2010-04-25T12:00:00.007-04:00

Teacher: Ophelius

Today's lesson is about leaving your past in the past. Many of you stagnate or move very slowly in terms of real soul growth because you cling to old ideals and never leave your mind open to new thinking or new ideas. You seem to be stuck in a "time-warp" of the past where you look fondly and nostalgically on everything that occurred in a very narrow slice of your life and experiences while you resist everything that is new or would effect change in your life. Friend, if this you, I tell you that you are making it very hard on yourself and you will inevitably delay your progress in this world and in the worlds to come by clinging to erroneous ideals and stubborn ways of thinking.

Your advertising marketers know this type of human personality well and they exploit this weakness and promote their products by appealing to this narrow band of consciousness called "the age of relevance," or more simply, "the good ole days." Surely it is not detrimental to remember good and loving memories or positive life experiences, for these experiences help us to contrast and evaluate the conditions and values of our current life experiences and well being. It becomes unhealthy when we believe that nothing in our present life will ever "measure up" to those things that have occurred in the past--a time when there was real soul growth and progression, but for some reason or another this growth slowed or stopped completely by some negative experience or outside influence that told you that you were unworthy and so you shrank into this mold you were told you belong where fear has kept you from becoming who your really are.

On the mansion worlds many will find themselves in detention, separated from those who willing choose to progress, until they can be healed of this type of thinking. Again I remind you that free will does not stop on this world, but continues throughout your ascension career, and you are never made to do anything, even when it is in your best interest to do so, until you are ready to move on. I encourage you to change this behavior now while you still have time on the earth and enjoy the "spice of life" my friends. Embrace new ideas and invite change into your lives, for this gives your guides, guardians, and your Thought Adjuster a richer pallet to work with--to teach and direct; to help you to become all you can be; a co-creative child and citizen of the universe.

Step outside your comfort zone today. Try something "new." Listen to some new music; try a new exotic food; listen and try to appreciate an opposing point of view; leave yourself open to new opportunities and venture to see where it leads, for these are the leadings of the Creator's will for your life. Leave fear and the voices of the past in the past and count it all a life lesson. Let the eternal NOW be the continuation of the "good ole days," for every day lived in the expectancy of child-like wonder brings us closer to the goal of perfection and the finality of the Creator's embrace.

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

Preparedness

2010-04-18T12:16:00.005-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today's message is about preparedness. The Correcting Time is NOW my beloveds, and for many, it is very real where they are. You see it on your televisions and read about it on your Internet, yet most of you are numb to it because you think, "It won't happen to me" or "It wont happen here." Many are suffering as the disruption of their daily lives becomes a reality. They wake up to the cold hard fact that their lives will never be the same again and there is no going back. This is happening in the physical and the spiritual realm for them. Some are digging out of the rubble of an earthquake; others are choking on the ash of a terrible volcano watching their homes burn and crumble; while still others are wading through the flood waters of a storm looking for their loved ones. Nothing will be the same for them, yet they are the survivors of the Correcting Time and for them they will start anew and they will be stronger for it. They have become the pioneers of new thinking and living.

The trivial and material things that seemed so important to them just yesterday no longer have the value they once had. For many are experiencing their first thoughts about eternity; about a creator; what or where their place will be in the next life--if there is a next life. They are questioning and re-thinking their whole existence and the meaning of life. They are reaching out to their fellows and discovering the real value in human friendship, love, compassion, and sympathy. These awakening souls are the seeds of the new millennium--the forefathers to the age of Light and Life.

It is time for you to start thinking about preparedness, and I do not mean to say that some terrible disaster is coming your way, yet that remains a possibility, but rather I want you to start to think about being a survivor--a son or daughter of the Most High, one who knows their place in the universe and who wants to be a part of creation. Let us be the eyes, the ears, the hands, and feet of God on the ground in this world as all things are made new. Let us be of use to God by tuning into His Will and doing those things that make us valuable to Him, and to humanity.

Pray for the survivors of the Correcting Time. Number yourselves among them and stand with them as you go boldly into the future together. Let us realize the value of the things that really matter in this life. Love your friends, your family, your children, for tomorrow is uncertain and you must glean every cherished moment and hold it deep in your soul as the treasure you will carry with you throughout eternity. View yourself from a new vantage point and hold a broader, longer view of your future to include the search for God and the sublime adventure of perfection attainment as you pass from glory to glory in playground of the Father's grand universe.

Peace,

The Circle of Seven

What is a Circle?

2010-04-11T12:22:00.006-04:00

Teacher Ziden:

Greetings, this is Ziden of the Circle. You don't often hear from me directly, just as there are others in this Circle, but who all equally participate in bringing these messages to you and to the many who read these transcripts. Many of the readers of these messages inquire about what a "Circle" is and what is its function and purpose. Let me say that when you come to the mansion worlds, many of you will be involved in "work" that serves a higher purpose, that serves Him, the Creator of all, and Him the Creator Son of this local universe. This "work" is unlike anything that you can relate to on your world, but it is truly a labor of love that you will find exceedingly joyful to be a part of. When a sincere and faithful soul asks for guidance and wants to participate in helping humanity to progress and move forward as well as to perfect and mature their own soul and personality, a call goes out to volunteers on the mansion worlds who are best matched to interface with the truth seeking individual.

The "Circle of Seven" is a name given to this receiver as an identifier for whom the messages are coming. We in the Circle gather together at an appointed time and we focus our thoughts and intentions on an individual with the help of many other celestial agencies, the Midwayers, the guardian seraphim, your Thought Adjuster and others that may be present, to project "thought packets" into your mind stream of consciousness, but at a higher level of awareness, the super consciousness, or what the Midwayers call "the Mid-mind." When we come together, we stand in a circle and in agreement and in one accord we "channel" this unified intention through one contact personality who is best "fitted" to get through to your animal mind, which is very difficult sometimes, but who is most likely to succeed, and this personality signature, like our brother Ophelius, becomes a comfortable, recognizable and trustworthy influence that is more easily accepted by the human contact.

There are many such "Circles" such as this working to make contact with those progressive souls on the earth plane to work with us to bring about the mandates of our superiors to uplift humanity and bring it back into the fold of enlightened spheres in this system of Satania. We encourage all those who wish to have a teacher, to sit in the silence, sit at your keypads, and write down your thoughts and feelings regardless of your doubts and see what flows onto the page. It may not be very coherent at first, for there are many adjustments to be made, but keep at it and soon you will see that the words are not your own, but from a source of love and gentle reason. We await your permission to speak directly to you, but you must make time for it and make a commitment to serve your fellows by faithfully following through with these "love sessions" as I like to call it. What a blessing on both sides of the veil it is to be able to achieve this love connection with you our brothers and sisters in the flesh. As the Correcting Time events become more apparent to you, it will be of great benefit to you to have this intimate contact for greater guidance when the confusion of the times overwhelms the many. Stay close to your Father and get to know your Indwelling, for this is your greatest source of strength and direction.

Good day,

The Circle of Seven

Building a Legacy

2010-04-04T12:06:00.003-04:00

Teacher Ophelius:

Today I would like to talk about what a legacy is and the value of making your mark in the world for the benefit of future generations. You may think, " I am no one of great importance--I am no genius, and I cannot possibly leave behind anything of real value that I would be remembered for." True, you may not be any of these things as an individual, but together as a collective, you can change the world. Each one of you through your decisions and actions has the ability to steer the great ship of humanity into the coming age of Light and Life. How you live your life and raise your children; the great example you are to your fellows; all these things you do as you become a mature personality who is striving for perfection and following the program laid out before you by your Indwelling Spirit adds value to the collective consciousness of humanity.

Teaching your children tolerance, love, understanding of others; an appreciation for creativity, and the value of seeing each individual as a child of God is a very important part of leaving a great legacy. Even if you have no children, or if you have already raised your children, you can still be an example to the world because you are progressive, and you teach through the wisdom of your words and actions as one who is ascending his or her Circles in the perfection of human personality.

As mind and thought evolve, one sole at a time on your world, so will the world change and make manifest those higher ideals and values of the collective. It is progressive thought that leads the way to a greater age. All you need do is look back on history to see the fingerprints of progressive minds who defied the status quo and through creativity and determination pulled humanity into a brighter era. It is in you, how you "live and move and have your being" that you become co-creators with Him, the creator of all.

When the earth struggle is over, what do you envision as your legacy to the world? What will others say about you and remember you for? It is the imprint of your life on others that changes the world my beloved. Never think that a small act of love and kindness has no real value, for the greatest achievements in human progress are inspired by the trifles of love an attention planted in the soil of genius. Each one of you has an important part to play in the co-creation of the universe and your gift of experience to the Supreme. Make every new day an opportunity to place your "brick in the wall" and build your legacy for the betterment of the world in which you live.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven

Taking Care of Business

2010-03-28T12:21:00.004-04:00

Teacher Athenia:

Today's message is about taking care of business--the business of life. What I mean by this is making time and doing those things that can make a difference and leave a lasting impression in the lives of those you love. How many of you can think back and remember a time in your life where someone; a friend, a teacher, a favorite aunt or uncle, a brother or sister, a grandfather or grandmother, your parents; went out of their way to do something special or spend time with you where it made you feel loved, happy, and excited. They made a profound and lasting impression on you that may have caused you to choose a different path in life that perhaps you would not have taken had this person not taken the time to pay you attention at this critical moment in your life.

Take a moment and think about this and bring that person to mind now. This event, this memory, this person, has contributed directly to the growth of your soul and has left an eternal fingerprint on your life record that can never be lost--it has become treasure and put in safe keeping for use throughout your eternal career. Its worth has had an exponential effect on your life and the lives of others directly or indirectly, and continues to grow and bear new fruit. This is the business I refer too, and this is taking care of the Father's business.

It is through a simple act of love and kindness that the Father often works His will through you and others that shapes the soul and strengthens the character of His children to bring them along that path to perfection. Let us disconnect from our busy lives for a moment and think about how we can be the channel of the Father's will and go out of our way to make a lasting impression on the life of someone we love. Be the memory maker for someone that they may keep on deposit the treasure of that moment where they were made to feel special; was given your undivided attention; or some loving instruction that will change the course of their life path in the greatest or least of ways. By doing so, you will discover that the treasure is deposited in both accounts dear friends, where it will remain forever and can never be taken away. How blessed are those that make it their business to do the Father's business and fill their lives with these special moments touching the lives of others and planting the seeds of love. For they are the salt of the earth. Let us go now and take care of the business of life.

Peace to you,

The Circle of Seven