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ACIM Workbook Lesson #46:
“God is the Love in which I forgive.”
We are told in today's workbook lesson that God does not forgive, because there is no condemnation. Oneness and separation: these are two words often used to describe how we are experiencing our daily life. Living in acknowledgement of our unity with All That Is shows us a new paradigm, a different perception of what we call reality. Separation can be described as anything which separates us from the Love which is God. An instance of this type of chasm comes to mind. A number of years ago, two of my closest friends became embroiled in a difference of perception which escalated to the point of one of them leaving our spiritual community. Some time ago, this friend showed up in my gallery and it was as though we'd never experienced the separation we imagined. Although I haven't heard from him since that time, when he comes to thought, I feel nothing but fondness toward him. Seeing myself as a reflection of God allows me to see things with eyes void of condemnation; hence, no need to forgive! The freedom given to myself is given to him. What a wonderful flow of Love is this thing we call forgiveness!
Mary Baker Eddy quote:
"'God is Love.' More than this we cannot ask, higher we cannot look, farther we cannot go. To suppose that God forgives or punishes sin according as His mercy is sought or unsought, is to misunderstand Love ..."
Science & Health Page 6:17-21
