Daily Inspiration

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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