Miracles News

January-April, 2026

Being Trained

by Rev. Larry Glenz, Ordained Ministerial Counselor

“You are not used to miracle-minded thinking, but you can be trained to think that way.” (T—2.VII.1:9)

I believe that through A Course in Miracles, I am being trained to be able to handle the tough times of this dream in which I find myself. I have been studying the Course for decades and have always felt a strong attraction to its teachings. But many times over the years I found myself questioning if I ever will be able to think with the Christ Mind.

Will I be able to see all my brothers — every body — as an innocent Son of God?

Will I understand that everything in the world of form is an illusion?

Will I ever fully recognize that my spiritual thoughts and my ego thoughts are creating and making the world I see?

Can I consistently learn to choose the Holy Spirit and let go of my fear?

At my best, I say, “Why Not?” I have a spiritual path that says, “I can.”

We are being taught that our minds have the ability to know the Higher Self that lies within us as the truth.

“Deep in your mind the holy Christ in you is waiting your acknowledgment as you.” (W-110.9:4)

We are taught to look at the world as a classroom. Our ability to learn is dependent on our willingness to let the Holy Spirit lead. Every experience is part of our learning. Choosing between ego thoughts and thoughts aligned with Spirit’s guidance is part of our daily practice.

“No accident nor chance is possible within the Universe as God created it, outside of which is nothing. Suffer and you decided sin was your goal. Be happy, and you gave the power of decision to Him, Who must decide for God for you.” (T-21.II.3:4-6)

We are being guided. But we need to stay focused. To do that we need a daily spiritual practice. A Course in Miracles provides that.

In order to stay with Spirit, I need to meditate. I read the Course and do workbook lessons, and share the Course with others in ACIM study groups. I study the Pathways courses with a mind-healing partner.

I still find myself angry and fearful at times. It often takes me some time to recognize that I am with the ego and that I need to pause, step back, and let Spirit guide me. I still make mistakes but believe I am getting better.

Letting go of ego thoughts is the path to inner peace. That is a very worthy goal. But it appears to be a process. It is a direction I am trying to choose with regularity.

I cannot say I understand all the Course teaches, but I am letting the Course wash over me. When will it all make perfect sense to me? I don’t know, but that is what time is for. I am changing this dream I am in by turning to the Holy Spirit.

The choice is mine. I am grateful for this spiritual path and I plan to follow the guidance I receive. I ask Holy Spirit to help me accept the following:

“I am responsible for what I see. I choose the feelings I experience, and I decide upon the goal I would achieve. And everything that seems to happen to me I ask for, and receive as I have asked.” (T-21.II.2:3-5)

I have faith that I am being guided to move in the right direction. I may be imperfect in my actions. Holy Spirit, however, has helped me to be happy and peaceful throughout my trials and I have confidence in this spiritual path I have chosen.

Rev. Larry Glenz, O.M.C., is a Pathways of Light minister living in Long Beach, NY. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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