The peace of God can never be contained. Who recognizes [peace] within himself must give it. And the means for giving [peace] are in his understanding. He forgives because he recognized the truth in him. The peace of God is shining in you now, and in all living things. In quietness [the peace of God is] acknowledged universally. For what your inward vision looks upon is your perception of the universe. (A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 188, W-pI.188.5. See also ACIM Lesson 188 Insights.)
The world we see and experience with the body is a projection of the ego thought system of separation. It is a world of conflict where peace cannot be found. We experience it because we have identified with the ego and believe it is what we are.
Yet beyond the appearances of the world is our real Home, where the Love we were created to be is in perfect unity with the Love of our Creator. Only peace is here, for there can be no conflict in what is one. We are eternally in this oneness and only need to remove our belief that the ego is what we are to experience the thoughts of Love we share with God.
As we practice stepping back from the chaos of the world and let ourselves settle into the quietness in our heart, we open the door to the peace of God within. We open the door to our Home. When we open that door, the Light of peace shines through and lights our world. This Light shows us the Love and peace that is always present, beyond appearances.
Today we practice taking time to welcome the peace and Light of God within. As we accept It, we naturally give It to all we look upon. Appearances fade as we remember more clearly the peace of God that is shining in us now.
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