Miracles News
July-September, 2014
I Finally Get It
Today I am full of thought. The bible study I am working on, the sermon yesterday in church and A Course in Miracles studies all stirred up a lot of emotion. “Not a coincidence” Holy Spirit assures me.
When we were kids, we were always told to “be good” and sometimes to “behave or else,” but we were never helped by adults to change our mental, spiritual or emotional behavior patterns.
I seriously started to work toward changing my behavior when I was 33 and, of course, it really disturbed those who were close to me when I no longer responded to their dysfunctional behavior in the same old way. I received lots of rude comments to my face and behind my back from many family members and my husband and I were actually outcasts for a long, long time. I also lost a lot of friends because I no longer fit into their lifestyle.
After 35 more years I continue to grow and I still have a lot — a whole lot of growing up to do. One very wonderful thing has taken place, I am closer to my sister and brother and their spouses than I have been in my life. My 93 year old Mother too. It took a long time but the love and acceptance is now dwelling within me.
What it all boils down to is that there is fear or love. That is what A Course in Miracles teaches. (Lesson 175, Lesson 348) When I am fearful I strike out at others, even strangers because I have forgotten that Holy Spirit resides within me and is trying to get my attention. I am so busy trying to control everything I am not listening to Him. “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
When I am actually in Holy Spirit mode and actually using Him and not ego as my counselor, teacher, guide and friend, I live my life in the gentle Spirit of Love and react to my environment and others around me with complete Love. His message to me has always been to love and “teach only Love” through my actions. I fall short of that many times, however, but I evaluate my mistakes and resolve to do better. I finally get it! “Love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12)
Rev. Georgeann Medved is a Pathways of Light minister living in Columbiaville, Michigan. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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