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Taking Charge of Our Thoughts

I have a kingdom I must rule. At times, it does not seem I am its king at all. It seems to triumph over me, and tell me what to think, and what to do and feel. And yet it has been given me to serve whatever purpose I perceive in it. My mind can only serve. Today I give its service to the Holy Spirit to employ as He sees fit. I thus direct my mind, which I alone can rule. And thus I set it free to do the Will of God.

Father, my mind is open to Your Thoughts, and closed today to every thought but Yours. I rule my mind, and offer it to You. Accept my gift, for it is Yours to me. (A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 236, W-pII.236. See also ACIM Lesson 236 Insights.)

Thousands of thoughts pass through our minds every day. Some we hardly notice and are quickly forgotten. Some capture our attention and lead to follow up thoughts which may draw upon the past or may welcome inspiration from our true Self. Most of our thoughts are reflections of our past brought to us by the ego thought system we identify with. Accepting these thoughts shields us from the holy Thoughts of God offered us through our true Self.

Because of the ego’s need for guilt, its top priority is to hide the loving thoughts of our true Self. The innocence of Love cannot coexist with the guilt and fear of the ego.

In every moment we are free to choose our true Self’s thoughts. Our mind is not the victim or slave of the ego. We can direct our mind to listen to the thoughts of our true Self. These are the thoughts we share with God. These are our real thoughts which extend Love and bring peace to the world.

Holy Spirit, help us choose our real Thoughts today. We place our minds in Your service today, for we would remember Love.

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