[Believing] the world [is real] gives rise but to defensiveness. For threat brings anger, anger makes attack seem reasonable, honestly provoked, and righteous in the name of self-defense.
We look past dreams today, and recognize that we need no defense because we are created unassailable, without all thought or wish or dream in which attack has any meaning. Now we cannot fear, for we have left all fearful thoughts behind. And in defenselessness we stand secure, serenely certain of our safety now, sure of salvation; sure we will fulfill our chosen purpose, as our ministry extends its holy blessing through the world.
Be still a moment, and in silence think how holy is your purpose, how secure you rest, untouchable within its light. God’s ministers have chosen that the truth be with them. (A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 153, W-pI.153.2:1-2;9:1-10:2. See also ACIM Lesson 153 Insights.)
Everyone’s ministry, no matter what role they seem to play in the world, is to extend Love. If anyone does not appear to be extending Love, it is only because the world seems real both to that person and the perceiver. Both need healing because in their mind they have identified with the mistaken belief that separation is real.
When we choose to accept our true purpose, our mind is healed by accepting the reality of Love. There is no room for separation in Love’s oneness. As we accept Love’s reality, we automatically extend Love to our brothers and recognize the truth in them is one with the truth in us; we are of one Mind, the Mind of God.
Today we choose to accept and fulfill our purpose by choosing the Holy Spirit as our Guide in all our doing. With this choice, Love directs us and transforms our perceptions. By choosing no exceptions, our minds are healed and we remember God.
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