I will be still an instant and go home.
Rest with Him frequently today. For He was willing to become a little Child that you might learn of Him how strong is he who comes without defenses, offering only love’s messages to those who think he is their enemy. He holds the might of Heaven in His hand and calls them friend, and gives His strength to them, that they may see He would be Friend to them. He asks that they protect Him, for His home is far away, and He will not return to it alone.
Christ is reborn as but a little Child each time a wanderer would leave his home. For he must learn that what he would protect is but this Child, Who comes defenseless and Who is protected by defenselessness. Go home with Him from time to time today. You are as much an alien here as He.
Take time today to lay aside your shield which profits nothing, and lay down the spear and sword you raised against an enemy without existence. Christ has called you friend and brother. (A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 182, W-pI.182.9:1-11:2. See also ACIM Lesson 182 Insights.)
The Course acknowledges that we are deeply convinced that the world we experience is real. The idea that the body we think we are is an illusion is frightening. To acknowledge this fact seems like death we believe we would no longer exist. To awaken us from this dream without fear, we need a gentle, progressive process to help us accept our true Self.
This Self is so magnificent, joyous, all encompassing and eternal that we would freely let go of the limited, fearful self that we believe we are. Its like choosing between a brick of lead and gold bouillon. The difference in value is so extreme, there is no hesitation in choosing the gold.
Frequently pausing to step back from the world to remember the peace of God within and relax into His presence helps us see the valuelessness of the body’s identity and the treasure God has given us as His one Son. There can be no greater payoff for our vigilance in this practice. It leads us gently and lovingly to awaken from the dream to our Home in Love.
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