Fear binds the world. Forgiveness sets it free.
The ego makes illusions. ²Truth undoes its evil dreams by shining them away. ³Truth never makes attack. ⁴It merely is. ⁵And by its presence is the mind recalled from fantasies, awaking to the real. ⁶Forgiveness bids this presence enter in, and take its rightful place within the mind. ⁷Without forgiveness is the mind in chains, believing in its own futility. ⁸Yet with forgiveness does the light shine through the dream of darkness, offering it hope, and giving it the means to realize the freedom that is its inheritance.
We would not bind the world again today. ²Fear holds it prisoner. ³And yet Your Love has given us the means to set it free. ⁴Father, we would release it now. ⁵For as we offer freedom, it is given us. ⁶And we would not remain as prisoners, while You are holding freedom out to us. (A Course in Miracles, W-332. See also ACIM Lesson 332 Insights.)
Forgiveness is the antidote for every fearful perception. Fear only comes with belief that separation is real. That idea manifests in many forms — in jealousy, depression, frustration, irritation, guilt or rage. Yet none of these need to be in our experience. Forgiveness shines away these dark thoughts.
Today we welcome the Holy Spirit’s help to see the truth that Love is all that is real. As we accept His help, we see the Love that is the truth in our brothers. We experience the joy of giving Love to all and receiving what we give. We find peace in Love’s changelessness. We remember that we are eternally united with our Father.
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