Who can be born again in Christ but him who has forgiven everyone he sees or thinks of or imagines? ²Who could be set free while he imprisons anyone?
Therefore, hold no one prisoner. ²Release instead of bind, for thus are you made free. ³The way is simple. ⁴Every time you feel a stab of anger, realize you hold a sword above your head. ⁵And it will fall or be averted as you choose to be condemned or free. ⁶Thus does each one who seems to tempt you to be angry represent your savior from the prison house of death. ⁷And so you owe him thanks instead of pain.
Be merciful today. ²The Son of God deserves your mercy. ³It is he who asks that you accept the way to freedom now. ⁴Deny him not. ⁵His Father’s Love for him belongs to you. ⁶Your function here on earth is only to forgive him, that you may accept him back as your Identity. ⁷He is as God created him. ⁸And you are what he is. ⁹Forgive him now his sins [thoughts of separation], and you will see that you are one with him. (A Course in Miracles, W-192.8:1-2;9-10. See also ACIM Lesson 192 Insights.)
Any perception that disturbs our peace is a sign that we see ourselves as separate. Any words, behavior, event or circumstance that disturbs us shows us that we see ourselves as separate. Recognition of this becomes a gift if we use it as a reminder to let go of our belief in separation. When we recognize it for what it is, we can call upon our inner Teacher to help us heal our thoughts of separation.
This brings true forgiveness. It may appear to be forgiving another, but it is always forgiving our own belief in separation. When forgiveness is complete, we recognize the unity of Love in which we live with All That is. The Self we are is the Christ, reborn in our awareness as the Son of God. In truth we remain united in Love with all Reality eternally.
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