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January-March, 2021

Ask to See Things Differently

by Rev. Larry Glenz, Ordained Ministerial Counselor

“Forgive and you will see things differently. These are the words the Holy Spirit speaks in all your tribulations, all your pain, all suffering regardless of its form.” (W-193.5:1-2)

The timing of this writing is November 2, 2020 — one day before Election Day. Despite my strong personal preferences in voting, I am asking Holy Spirit to help me to suspend my judgment about what I think my government needs to do for the welfare of all. I am asking Spirit in advance to help me let go of the outcome of Election 2020.

The year 2020 has attained an infamous reputation as one of the very worst of the 21st century to date. The COVID-19 pandemic, inflamed racial tension over police killings, historic storm floods and wildfires, all are taking place at a time of intense political divisiveness in an election year.

In anticipation of possible riots and looting in certain cities around the nation, merchants are boarding up their storefronts. Both sides have violent, radical fringes ready to express their discontent.

Is the cause of all this really our collective lack of forgiveness? Is the solution to all these problems simply to hand it all over to God and let it play out without fear and anxiety?

On Election Day, is my function to vote and then forgive the outcome? Vote and then let go and let God? I have strong views of what is best for my country and the world. Still, Spirit reminds me that I don’t know my own best interests — but He does.

Unfortunately, my past programming as a long-time high school social studies teacher affects my thoughts. I feel like I know what is best. My ego is certain that my preferred candidate must win for the overall good of our nation and the world.

“Do nothing then, and let forgiveness show you what to do, through Him Who is your Guide, your Savior and Protector, strong in hope and certain of your ultimate success.” (W-II.1.5:1)

The COVID pandemic has our nation changing our behavior on many levels. As we await a vaccine, there are many conflicts of interest on how we, Americans, and the rest of the world should behave. There is a general belief that only the science of medicine can cure this. However, the Holy Spirit tells us:

“That (a cure) is achieved by only one recognition; that only a forgiveness cures an unforgiveness, and only an unforgiveness can possibly give rise to sickness of any kind.” (P-2.VI.5:5)

Did a collective unforgiveness cause this disease to spread throughout the world? On the metaphysical level, this is the only thing that could cause this. Our fear thoughts need to be healed. Trusting Holy Spirit’s plan and not our own is the cure.

The issues of climate change, immigration, health care, economic policies, civil rights, all need to be seen through the eyes of forgiveness. To many, this may seem unrealistic or even foolish.

On the level the ego, we have to fight for everything we get in this world. “Rugged individualism” is a social, economic, and political concept that has been strong throughout American history. On this level, competition seems more important than cooperation among both individuals and nations.

The Course teaches us that our thoughts manifest into what we see in the world. And it tells us that everything we experience here in the world is a lesson for our learning. Nothing is happening by accident. The world is providing the background for our continued spiritual growth.

Despite appearances, everything is perfect for what we need to learn. We want to trust in Holy Spirit to guide us through what our perception is showing us. We do not want to be led by fear thoughts.

“This is an insane world, and do not underestimate the extent of its insanity. There is no area of perception it has not touched, and your dream is sacred to you. That is why God placed the Holy Spirit in you, where you placed the dream.” (T-14.I.2:6-8)

My function is clear to me now. My job is to forgive. If I let go and let God, I will see things differently. I need to pause. I ask for guidance. As I do this, my fear lessens, and my confidence rises.

The results of the Election of 2020 will take a few days to determine, I am told. By the time you read this, the election will be old news. But whatever the world throws our way, we have a safe place to go. We get quiet. We ask. We listen.

“Pause and be still a little while, and see how far you rise above the world, when you release your mind from chains, and let it seek the level where it finds itself at home.” (W-128.6:1)

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