ACIM workbook lesson #40:
[Marsha's thoughts]
“I am blessed as a Son of God."
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| Glacier National Park photo by Aaron Springston |
It may seem difficult to think of ourselves as a blessed child of God. There are as many reasons for this as there are individualized thoughts concerning it. So I choose to not look at it from why I am not this Idea of God, but from why I Am. For me, it's easiest to see myself as Love. This Love is a synonym for God, so when I see myself as this Love, I am seeing myself as I was created spiritually in the likeness of that Oneness. One of my friends finds it difficult to envision Love, so he uses Mind. Of course, we are using human concepts here, even if we put a capital letter on them! We intellectually know what we mean, but sometimes it's hard to feel the meaning. But I trust that through continued meditation, prayer, and quiet contemplation that I will feel more and more this Truth of All that Is. Seeing ourselves in this vast way opens doors to places of peace and joy. Anyone who has visited the depths of depression knows what a relief it is to regain peace, and how ecstatic to feel joy. And while we're remembering this to be true of ourselves, we will know it is true with everyone. Namaste ~~~
Mary Baker Eddy quote:
“God fashions all things, after His own likeness. Life is reflected in existence, Truth in truthfulness, God in goodness, which impart their own peace and permanence. Love, redolent with unselfishness, bathes all in beauty and light.” Science & Health Page 516:9-13
