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Forgiveness Sets Us Free

Robert:
In recent days there has been much jubilation, for “the wicked witch is dead.” Osama bin Laden is a magnificent target for the projection of the guilt we believe in. It seems easy to see him as a sinner whose deeds are far more onerous than anything we would do. This is how the ego “helps” us feel less guilty by seeing another as more guilty. Yet what is really going on is that by seeing another as guilt we maintain our own guilt.

As we were reading in A Course in Miracles today, these sentences stood out to me: “The body cannot be looked upon except by judgment. Who sees a brother’s body has laid a judgment on him, and sees him not. It is impossible to see your brother as sinless and yet to look upon him as a body.” (T-20.VII.8:1, 6:1, 4:1)

This is an essential key to forgiveness. To see the innocence in a brother we must use vision not of our own making, but given to us by the Holy Spirit. That is how we can see any brother, no matter what the body appears to have done, as innocent. It is in seeing our brother as innocent that we see our own innocence reflected back to us.

We also read today, “Only my condemnation injures me. Only my own forgiveness sets me free.” (ACIM, W-pI.198.9:3-4) This forgiveness comes by using the vision of Christ, which is not of our own making. This vision comes from beyond the thought system of separation, being a gift of God. Today is a day to practice opening my heart and mind to the gift that helps me see the face of Christ in every brother beyond any bodily appearance.

Mary:
Today it is my opportunity to let go of all I think I “know.” Today is an opportunity to be as a little child and be taught what is true.

We all are still as God created us. We are one Son — Love’s extension — and we cannot change that. Believing in individuality and separation from your Source can never make it true. Forgiving the dream of separation instead of trying to reinforce it is my practice for today. This is accomplished through my willingness to step back, choose peace and listen to the Light of true understanding. It is only through accepting peace and extending peace that I am truly helpful. This is my practice for today.

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Let Truth Replace Illusions

Robert:
In our reading in the Workbook today, this stood out to me: “Father… I am surrounded by Your Love, forever still, forever gentle and forever safe.” (W-pII.272.1:7)

This is very comforting to me. It is helpful to remember this when things in the world seem to be disruptive. No matter what appearances the body’s eyes show me, I remain surrounded by God’s Love. The truth in me, the one true Self, cannot be disturbed because It is surrounded by God’s Love.

The part of me that experiences disturbance is a mistaken image of being separate, vulnerable and weak. This comforting sentence reminds me that this image is false. I can let it go with the help of the Voice for God in my mind.

Today I will remind myself often that I am surrounded by the quiet peace of God’s Love. This helps me hold my mind open to the Holy Spirit’s interpretation of all the images of the world. It is with this help that I will release the world from all I thought it was and remember my place in the Heart of God. And I give thanks.

Mary:
There is only one Reality and that is the Reality of Love’s universal oneness. Love extends Love and nothing else. Love’s extension (God’s Son) cannot change from what Love is. My opportunity for today is to let this truth return to my mind. I do this by being open to the truth and being willing to return again and again when I let the world’s distractions replace the truth. Today I ask the Holy Spirit to replace all my illusions with the truth and let my mind be healed today.

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Receiving the Light of Truth

Robert:
I received a metaphorical image today that helps me understand what I need to do to awaken. It is a variation of the two pictures described in the A Course in Miracles Text.

I saw myself in a room that had two display screens. One was like a 14 inch television. It has an infinite number of channels that I can tune to to display all kinds of stories. Happy stories, sad stories, painful, dramatic, traumatic, attack and defend, isolated — the list goes on and on. I sit close to this screen and all the drama captivates my attention.

The other display dominates the room. This one I will call tele-experience. It offers me more than images. It offers me the experience of oneness and Light. If I give it my full attention, I am in joy beyond this world, deep peace that cannot be disturbed and joined in Love with all that is. It is an experience that is all encompassing. With my full attention, the display disappears and it becomes a total experience.

The part of me that focuses on the little television with all its channels of drama may look up occasionally and observe the other screen. But with eyes dedicated to seeing images, the other screen appears dull and boring because all it displays appears on the surface to be only light—no action or drama. The seeing that is dedicated to seeing images cannot take in what is offered by tele-experience.

But as I offer this all encompassing screen more of my attention, I let in more of the experience it offers. The dramatic images of the television have less appeal and are less distracting as I experience the limitless joy offered through tele-experience. The Source of the tele-experience channel is the one Self we all share. It is eternally broadcasting this experience to all because It knows that nothing is outside of It.

Today is another opportunity to direct my attention to what our true Self offers in every instant.

Mary:
What is the purpose for seeing a world of separate bodies? It is to hide the light of truth. Today I practice giving the world I see a new purpose — to see the world through the Light of truth.

Receiving the Light of truth is my main goal today. And what I ask for in my heart of hearts I will receive today. The Light is always there, but the question is, am I willing to receive It? There is only one true purpose for today, and that is to let the Light of truth shine through so that I am able to see Love’s oneness beyond the images of separate forms. This brings me happiness. This brings me peace. What a wonderful opportunity today brings with it as the day is dedicated to truth.

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Make Way for Your Inner Comforter

Holy Spirit to Robert:
Time is only meaningful when it is used for the purpose of awakening from the dream of time. You do this when you hold your attention on peace, following My lead. Through the practice of vigilance for peace, you make way for Me to guide your thoughts and direct your actions in the way that loosens your attachment to the images of the world.

As you recognize the valuelessness of things in the world, you naturally let them go, with no sense of sacrifice or loss. In peace today, make way for Me to direct your doing and be your interpreter of all images in the world. This allows me to teach you where true value lies and lead you to the joy that is your natural state.

Holy Spirit to Mary:
Let your mind be still… Let your mind relax and rest a while… Open to receive the peace of your Father… Listen to your inner Comforter… You will be told how to be truly helpful… You will be shown the difference between the real and the unreal… Let this inner Guidance guide you through your day.

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Accept Love’s Presence

Holy Spirit to Mary:
Accept the gift of remembering oneness. Let Me bring the truth to you. You deserve to remember the truth. It brings you the experience of inner peace and happiness. It gives you everything that you really want. It brings you the awareness of Love’s Presence. Love’s Presence is everywhere and in everything. I will show you the truth beyond illusions, beyond images/form, as you are willing to let your mind quiet and receive the truth of Love’s oneness. Let this be your practice for today.

Holy Spirit to Robert:
Remember I am always with you. You are never alone. Awareness of My presence comes with peace. The more vigilant you are for peace, the more you will feel the certainty and support that I offer you. Today, practice vigilance for peace. Be in peace in all your doing and you will know that we are together. And your doing will bring Love’s blessing with it. It will be a blessed day indeed.

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Aligning with Peace

Mary:
When I feel weak or vulnerable, I am denying that I reside within the Mind of God. When I feel that I am not connected with God, it is important for me to recognize that this experience comes from a decision I have made. If my experience of God seems distant, it is because of a barrier that I am placing there, and not something that God wills for me. This recognition is important because it places responsibility back where it belongs—on my decision.

My decision to allow the barriers to the awareness of Love’s Presence to be lifted depends on me. I take the first step toward letting those barriers to be lifted by being willing to choose peace instead of conflict; by being willing to let go of a focus on differences and accept the oneness that is eternally true.

Letting go of what I think I have learned in this world opens the door to receiving the thought reversal that the Holy Spirit brings to me. God has given me and all my brothers all of Himself. This means there is no division and we still remain one with our Father. Letting this truth return to my mind is my practice for today. God is but Love and therefore so is everyone.

Robert:
In every moment I have a choice for how I will see the world. When I align with the ego thought system of separation, I see conflict, loss, lack, guilt and fear. When I align with the Holy Spirit in my mind, I see the Love of God beyond all images. In that Love I am filled with gratitude, for in that Love I feel the wholeness that is God’s gift. What is whole cannot be divided or separate, and so it is invulnerable. Peace is complete because threat is impossible.

Today my practice is to align with peace in each moment. In peace I welcome inspiration from Holy Spirit, the Thought of wholeness. With that Thought comes gratitude for Love’s completion. I will let peace guide my way today.

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What Is Real Right Now?

Robert:
My prayer to Holy Spirit today: Let me not use the images of the world to justify a judgment. Help me to strengthen my inner vision to see past the images and welcome the Light of Love. I place my ideas about what anything means in Your loving Hands. With that release, I welcome Your vision in place of my opinions. Teach me, dear Friend, for I would learn the truth about my Self; I would learn the truth about everyone.

Holy Spirit to Mary:
What is Real right now? This is the question to ask yourself all through the day. You, along with everyone, are still as God created you. God’s Love is Real right now in this holy instant and this holy instant is all there is.

When you doubt, when you feel unsafe or lost, when you feel you have lost your peace, reinforce the habit of asking yourself, “What is Real now?” and let your true Self answer. Let our true Self remind you of your innocence, your holiness, and that you are still safe in the one mind of God. Enjoy the blessings that this practice brings all through the day.

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