The Course makes it clear to me that my one function is to forgive. This is how I am the light of the world. This is how I bring salvation to the world. This is how I accept the perfect happiness God wills for me and all my brothers.
I forgive by letting go of values I have given to images in the world. I see a world of separation because somewhere in my mind, hidden in the unconscious, is the belief that a world of separation offers me something I want. All the images I see in the world are a projection of that belief. I am indeed responsible for the world I see.
Accepting that responsibility is the first step toward forgiveness. The next step is to offer the images I see to the Truth in my mind, the Holy Spirit. The Truth will show me the nothingness of every image. All I need do is to accept that the image is nothing and I will easily let it go. This is forgiveness. This is how I accept happiness. This is how I accept my function. Today is another opportunity to practice.
Forgiveness is my salvation. I place my trust in forgiveness when I am willing to follow and not lead. When I am willing, I am always carried past illusions to the truth. My job is to be willing.
My willingness is strong when I remember that on my own I know nothing. I have an open mind instead of a closed mind. My willingness is strong when I step back from trying to figure it out on my own and choose peace instead. When I choose to join with the Holy Spirit, my mind will always be filled with peace instead of conflict.
Inspiration just naturally comes for how to be truly helpful when I remember to choose peace. Willingness to choose peace is part of the forgiveness process. It opens the door to the thought reversal that comes to me from the Holy Spirit. This is my practice for today.
© Copyright 2011, Pathways of Light. https://www.pathwaysoflight.org
You may freely share copies of this with your friends, provided this notice is included.
Has this page been helpful to you?
Your contribution in support of this site is greatly appreciated. To make a tax deductible contribution or become a member online, go to http://www.pathwaysoflight.org/polshop/home.php?cat=254.
Or send a check or money order to Pathways of Light, 6 Oak Court, Ormond Beach, FL 32174-2623 (USD only, please) Thank you for your support.