Let us not fight our function. ²We did not establish it. ³It is not our idea. ⁴The means are given us by which it will be perfectly accomplished. ⁵All that we are asked to do is to accept our part in genuine humility, and not deny with self-deceiving arrogance that we are worthy. ⁶What is given us to do, we have the strength to do. ⁷Our minds are suited perfectly to take the part assigned to us by One Who knows us well.
³We will be certain only that He knows our strengths, our wisdom and our holiness. ⁴And if He deems us worthy, so we are.
Do as God’s Voice directs. ²And if It asks a thing of you which seems impossible, remember Who it is that asks, and who would make denial. ³Then consider this; which is more likely to be right? ⁴The Voice that speaks for the Creator of all things, Who knows all things exactly as they are, or a distorted image of yourself, confused, bewildered, inconsistent and unsure of everything? ⁵Let not its voice direct you. ⁶Hear instead a certain Voice, which tells you of a function given you by your Creator Who remembers you, and urges that you now remember Him.
⁴He has Thoughts which answer every need His Son perceives, although He sees them not. ⁵For Love must give, and what is given in His Name takes on the form most useful in a world of form.
⁵Salvation of the world depends on you who can forgive. ⁶Such is your function here. (A Course in Miracles, W-186.2;4:3-4;12;13:4-5;14:5-6. See also ACIM Lesson 186 Insights.)
Our true Self remains Love as God created us, His Son. There is nothing our true Self needs to forgive, for It remains eternally united with God’s Love.
But while we believe we are in a world of bodies and myriad forms, we do need to forgive. We need to forgive the mistaken beliefs that made up a world of shifting forms and changing circumstances where uncertainty is ever present. Fear is an underlying emotion with guilt beside it. The joy and peace of Love seem far off and difficult to experience.
Forgiveness of the beliefs that make this world of perception is the means to let Love return to our awareness. This is our function today and every day. It is the path that leads us Home to full remembrance that we remain as God created us — Love and nothing else.
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