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The Power of Gratitude

Mary:
This morning we were guided to read A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 123. What stood out was,

We sing the song of thankfulness today, in honor of the Self That God has willed to be our true Identity in Him. Today we smile on everyone we see, and walk with lightened footsteps as we go to do what is appointed us to do.

We do not go alone. And we give thanks that in our solitude a Friend has come to speak the saving Word of God to us. And thanks to you for listening to Him. (W-pI.123.4:2-3,5:1-3)

This lesson brings to mind the power of gratitude to bring us the blessings that come from our inner Teacher, Who brings us to the truth. The gift of gratitude brings us “…to gentler pathways and smoother roads.” (1:2)

It is such a blessing to remember that we have never left God’s holy Mind, and that He showers us with gifts of peace and joy whenever we are willing to receive them. This is my opportunity today — to be thankful for the wonderful gifts we are always receiving from God.

Robert:
We welcome what we are grateful for. Our ingratitude for God’s gift of all His Love, all that is Real, led to the making of a dream that seemed to offer us what we wanted and welcomed. Ingratitude for God’s gifts led to the denial of our Home and our Self and the making of an image of our self that keeps God out.

But through all that denial and ingratitude, God’s Voice remains in our mind, always offering God’s gift of all of Himself, all of His Love. We need only be willing to listen to this Voice, to accept Its message, and we will once again remember that we are loved, that we are one in innocence, that we have never left our Home. We have taught ourselves to believe that we are alone, but the means to undo that mistaken lesson is ever present in our minds.

Today I am willing to listen to that lesson. I am grateful that my Source has never left me and unceasingly offers me the gift of all that is — of perfect peace, changeless joy and eternal Love. I welcome His gift today.

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