In every difficulty, all distress, and each perplexity Christ calls to you and gently says, “My brother, choose again.” He would not leave one source of pain unhealed, nor any image left to veil the truth. He would remove all misery from you whom God created altar unto joy. He would not leave you comfortless, alone in dreams of hell, but would release your mind from everything that hides His face from you. His Holiness is yours because He is the only power that is real in you. His strength is yours because He is the Self that God created as His only Son. (A Course in Miracles, T-31.VIII.3:2-7)
The ego mind is always choosing to be a victim of something outside itself. Knowing this helps us recognize when this is going on in our minds. When we recognize the ego thoughts for what they are, we can choose once again.
The power of the Christ mind lifts us above these victim thoughts and restores us to the invulnerability of our true Self. Everything the ego says is a dream — a false idea that is not real. When we consciously choose the Christ Mind as our Guide, we are led to what is truly helpful. The Course tells us, “You always choose between your weakness and the strength of Christ in you. And what you choose is what you think is real.” (2:3-4)
Today we practice being mindful of whether we are choosing weakness or the strength of Christ in us. We practice inviting Christ’s strength to prevail. In gratitude we are willing to receive Christ’s gifts today.
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