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ACIM Workbook Lesson #138
“Heaven is the decision I must make.”
Many of us think we are either going to heaven or hell, according to our actions in this lifetime on earth. In many ways of thought, we have a choice of living in heaven or hell while we're here on this earth, with a continuation of that choice after death (probably/maybe). Since none of us seem to know what happens after the change we call death, we think it's all speculation and the most we can do is to be happy and good here on earth, hence experiencing a heavenly existence. Jesus told us knowing the Truth would set us free. He also mentioned that the kingdom of heaven is within. With these ideas in mind, it seems possible to know that the Truth he's speaking of is the inner knowing we all hold inside of us -- the knowledge that we are holy. We are truly the image and likeness of divine Mind, with all the perks that implies. Sometimes we may have the notion that we know what's going on, and that it's our function in this world to make sure everyone else knows what we know, too! The more experiences I have of feeling the presence of God, the more it becomes clear that's the most I can do. There is no other function on my plate other than to live every moment with the acceptance of my holiness. In this way, the kingdom of heaven opens my eyes and heart to its existence as the Only -- I want to say the only choice, but that is not possible in reality, only in the duality of separation. So I will just say, Namaste'.
Mary Baker Eddy quote:
“Heaven represents harmony, and divine Science interprets the Principle of heavenly harmony. The great miracle, to human sense, is divine Love, and the grand necessity of existence is to gain the true idea of what constitutes the kingdom of heaven in man.” Science & Health Page 560:10-15
“HEAVEN: Harmony; the reign of Spirit; government by divine Principle; spirituality; bliss; the atmosphere of Soul." Science & Health Page 587:25-27
