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Study of Manual for Teachers 1/16/12

Day 16
2 All differences among the Sons of God are temporary. Nevertheless, in time it can be said that the advanced teachers of God have the following characteristics:

2 When this power has once been experienced, it is impossible to trust one’s own petty strength again. Who would attempt to fly with the tiny wings of a sparrow when the mighty power of an eagle has been given him? And who would place his faith in the shabby offerings of the ego when the gifts of God are laid before him? What is it that induces them to make the shift?

I try to resist the urge to look at appearances and so judge where I am in the development of trust, but its hard not to do so. I seem not to have reached the final stage of achievement, and which step I am on varies with the moment. But I am absolutely not the frightened child with little trust that I once felt I was.

I have learned trust through persistent application of willingness. I have walked through the darkness more in hope of arriving on the other side than in trust that I would. Non-the-less, I did walk, and that required some degree of trust. I cannot say I have reached the point that I never place my faith in the shabby offerings of the ego, but I have reached the point that I always change my mind, and usually pretty quickly.

When I read this paragraph I couldn’t think what to say. I don’t feel like an eagle. I still feel often feel like the sparrow. But on second thought, I realize that I turn to that mighty power within over and over, perhaps not perfectly, and perhaps not first, but absolutely every time. I believe in that power.

What does it mean to trust the world? I have had deep distrust of the world, but that is because I always saw the world through the ego. As the ego is being undone in my mind, what is emerging is a vision very different than I had before. Instead of seeing a world out to get me, and me the helpless victim, I am beginning to see a world that only reflects my wishes. It shows me exactly what I want to see. In this, it is perfectly trustworthy.

I begin to understand that everything is perfect. Everything either reflects truth, or it reflects separation, and it is perfect. When it reflects separation I realize that this is what I have been asking for and now I can change my mind and make a different choice. Perfect. Having given my willingness to see differently I have learned to trust the power that is not of me but in me, and so when I recognize that my perception is off, I call on that power to heal my mind. To the degree I am willing to do this, I look on a forgiven world.

Holy Spirit, I am so happy to begin this study of the Development of trust. I want to be Your advanced teacher, and I understand that trust is the foundation that will allow me to become the teacher You have asked me to be. Please help me as I go through this section. I give You my thoughts and beliefs and ask that You purify them and return them to me so that my perception is as close to truth as it is possible to be. I trust You. Please teach me perfect trust.

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