Mary:
This morning we read “The Obstacles to Peace” on Text page 406 of A Course in Miracles. What stood out to me was this: “The extension of the Holy Spirit’s purpose from your relationship to others, to bring them gently in, is the way in which He will bring means and goal in line. The peace He lay, deep within you and your brother, will quietly extend to every aspect of your life, surrounding you and your brother with glowing happiness and the calm awareness of complete protection.” (T-19.IV.1:5-6)
My practice today is to give the time to accept the Holy Spirit’s gift of peace. As I accept peace, I help every brother because in truth we are joined in one mind. We are not limited by bodies. We are connected with every mind. In being willing to join with peace, I become aware of my complete protection. I also become aware that this is true about every brother. This is how I carry the message of Love and safety and freedom to everyone. But to do this, I must accept the peace that is being given to me all through the day. This is my purpose now and I give thanks.
Robert:
Nothing can disturb my peace unless I believe I am not my Self. It is interesting that when we see someone who is acting insanely, we say, “He’s just not himself.” This could be truthfully said of all of us who believe we are in this world. It is helpful to remember this when it appears that someone has done something that is disturbing to me. What the behavior appears to be does not represent my brother. It is a false image that substitutes for and hides the reality of my brother and my Self.
Today is a day to practice remembering that any disturbance is simply pointing out to me where I believe that I am not my Self, that I am not one with the Love of God. As I recognize this, I can bring this mistaken thought to the Holy Spirit for His gentle correction. His correction will show me the one Self we share, the innocence and the Love that is my brother and my Self.
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