October 19, 2012 - Happy Outcomes

"Lila Allison in the
May Festival of the Arts Parade"

A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson #292

“A happy outcome to all things is sure.”

Putting God first is living a life of constant prayer. This prayer brings us into harmony with divine Mind, and from this we witness happy outcomes. In 1999, I took my young boys on a 3,000-mile road trip. We made no reservations at hotels and had no plans on where to stop -- other than to attend women's World Cup soccer games and look for miniature golf courses. In preparation for this trip, I spent a lot of time studying the science of Mind and bringing thought into alignment with these metaphysical principles. Through this process, we witnessed many happy outcomes, but the most dramatic was on the first day of our trip. I had worn glasses to see at a distance for more than 30 years and suddenly found I could see without them. I enjoyed this freedom until a few years ago when renewing my driver's license and found that they were needed again. Although I complied with the law and obtained glasses, I steadfastly refused to accept this prognosis as reality. The next time I renewed my license, there were no restrictions as to sight. Instances such as this affirm my conviction to live single-mindedly, with  God as my only goal, expecting happy outcomes.

Mary Baker Eddy quote:

“The scientific unity which exists between God and man must be wrought out in life-practice, and God's will must be universally done.”

Science & Health Page 203:3-5