When your peace is threatened or disturbed in any way, say to yourself:
I do not know what anything, including this, means. And so I do not know how to respond to it. And I will not use my own past learning as the light to guide me now.
By this refusal to attempt to teach yourself what you do not know, the Guide Whom God has given you will speak to you. He will take His rightful place in your awareness the instant you abandon [your past learning], and offer it to Him.
It is only because you think that you can run some little part, or deal with certain aspects of your life alone, that the guidance of the Holy Spirit is limited.
Leave room for Him, and you will find yourself so filled with power that nothing will prevail against your peace. And this will be the test by which you recognize that you have understood. (A Course in Miracles, T-14.XI.6:6-11;8:4;15:5-6. See also ACIM Text Q & A.)
The world was made by the ego to give the appearance that we are alone in a loveless world. This fosters a belief that we must fend for ourselves, protect ourselves and solve problems on our own. As long as we buy into this belief, we shut out the only Guidance that can lead us to the peace of God. This is why it is essential that we acknowledge that on our own, we do not understand what anything means.
As we are willing to turn over our past learning — the things we think we need to do to protect ourselves and provide for our needs — we open the door to receive Holy Spirit’s help. The strength of God is already in us. The Holy Spirit is God’s Voice assuring us that nothing can happen to change God’s one Son. Harm is impossible. There is no problem we perceive in the world that the Holy Spirit cannot resolve if we are willing to release our past learning to Him. His gentle correction will bring us the clarity of His vision and the peace that comes with It.
Today we practice stepping back from all we think we have learned with willingness to receive the Holy Spirit’s lesson in Love.
© Copyright 2015, 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.