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ACIM Lesson 49 2025

My contemplation of Lesson 49
God’s Voice speaks to me all through the day.

Maybe like me, you have had trouble believing this one. There may be no proof that this is true, or at least little proof. The first time I read it, I was excited at the idea and thought that doing the lesson would give me access to that Voice. I was really disappointed that not only did I fail to experience this amazing shift I expected, but I couldn’t still my mind for five minutes, for goodness sake. I have discovered that I need five minutes just to settle in and let the ego voice fade a bit. Then I can spend five minutes with the Holy Spirit.

But when I first started doing the lessons, I was still very uncertain about myself. I was discouraged and wondered if it worked for everyone except me. What I know now is that for most people, this is going to take consistent and determined practice. Even Jesus had to practice listening for that voice. He says this: ¹⁰It takes effort and great willingness to learn. ¹¹It is the final lesson that I learned, and God’s Sons are as equal as learners as they are as Sons. (ACIM, T-5.II.3:10-11) He is forewarning us that this is going to take effort, but also assuring us that he did it, so it must be possible for us to do so as well.

I still have trouble stilling my mind, but now I am patient with myself and I don’t worry about it. I continue to do what is asked of me with a certainty that I will succeed in all things. What I never doubt is the connection. I am connected to that Voice. It is there whether I am paying attention to it or not. How could it not be? My mind is part of God’s Mind. I am very holy. If I were not in God and God were not in me, I would cease to exist because God is Life. God is continuously sharing His thoughts with me. My heart sings at the thought of this, and I am strongly motivated to become more aware of those thoughts.

This morning, and every morning since I have been at The Little Garden here in Sedona, I have sat with my housemates and done the lesson with them. I don’t have anyone to do this with at home, so it is quite a treat. After we do the lesson, we share our thoughts about it. What a wonderful way to start the day. This desire to connect with others on this extraordinary path is why I write about the Course and share what I write. I love it when someone shares in return.

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