I place the future in the Hands of God.
You are but asked to let the future go, and place it in God’s Hands. And you will see by your experience that you have laid the past and present in His Hands as well, because the past will punish you no more, and future dread will now be meaningless.
As [today’s idea] becomes a thought that rules your mind, a habit in your problem-solving repertoire, a way of quick reaction to temptation, you extend your learning to the world. And as you learn to see salvation in all things, so will the world perceive that it is saved.
What worry can beset the one who gives his future to the loving Hands of God? What can he suffer? What can cause him pain, or bring experience of loss to him? What can he fear? And what can he regard except with love? For he who has escaped all fear of future pain has found his way to present peace, and certainty of care the world can never threaten. He is sure that his perception may be faulty, but will never lack correction. He is free to choose again when he has been deceived; to change his mind when he has made mistakes.
For in God’s Hands we rest untroubled, sure that only good can come to us. (A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 194, W-pI.194.4:5-6;6:2-7:8;9:2. See also ACIM Lesson 194 Insights.)
Most of us put a lot of thought and time into making plans. Some of us make lists and we rely on established habits to carry us through our days. This seems necessary for our survival. How could we cover our expenses, have food to eat or a roof over our head without having some kind of plan? It is important to consider the guide we choose in making these plans.
The ego makes plans based upon the past. Its thoughts about the future are always constructed from memories of the past. The ego’s plans skip over the present, avoiding the memory of ever present Love. This insures that the future will be like the past with all its fears and guilt.
But if we place the future in the hands of God, the future is a continuation of the eternal Love in the present instant. In God’s hands, we are guaranteed perfect safety, joy and peace of mind—all our needs are met. As we let the Holy Spirit guide our plans, God’s Love is reflected in our experience in the dream. We are guided in what to think, say and do.
Our relationships reflect our unity in Love. Our doing is done with kindness, compassion and helpfulness. Our thoughts reflect our perception of the Love in our brothers. Our words are given us by the Holy Spirit to bring understanding and healing to our brothers and ourselves. Our lists are inspired by Him. Every moment reinforces our awareness of the Love we are by teaching us to overlook our mistaken beliefs and see the presence of Love.
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