Appearances deceive, but can be changed. Reality is changeless. It does not deceive at all, and if you fail to see beyond appearances you are deceived.… Reality is thus reduced to form, and capable of change. Reality is changeless. It is this that makes it real, and keeps it separate from all appearances. [Reality] must transcend all form to be itself. It cannot change.
Temptation, then, is nothing more than this; a prayer the miracle touch not some dreams, but keep their unreality obscure and give to them reality instead. (A Course in Miracles, T-30.VIII.1:1-3,5-9;3:4. See also ACIM Text Q & A.)
The Course reminds us that the body is the instrument of the ego which show us images of separation. But what the body’s eyes show is not real.
We are learning now to accept the miracle forgiveness offers where we are able to see past bodies to the truth that only changeless Love is real. Joined with the Holy Spirit, we are able to rise above to see the Love. We are able to remember that reality is changeless. We become less susceptible to getting lost in the dream of being separate, vulnerable and alone. We are able to trust in the strength of God instead of the idols of separation the ego shows us.
As we consistently hold Holy Spirit’s Hand while we walk through these dreams of separation, we are able to remember that we are safe in the Mind of God and have never left. We open to the happy dream where we remember that our Reality cannot be threatened in any way. We remember we are eternal Spirit and there is no death. As we consistently join with Holy Spirit, we see past appearances to changeless Reality. We are filled with gratitude for all the Help we have every step of the way.
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