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A Course in Miracles #195
“Love is the way I walk in gratitude.”
Today is not about being grateful to God, but because of God! Our previous lessons are showing us how to trust ourselves through the knowledge that we are the reflection of divine Mind. We are gaining confidence in learning how to get out of our own way and rely on the wisdom which is heard through spiritual sense. A saying we often hear is "but for the grace of God there go I". Doesn't this say that God loves me more than that person over there? How could this be possible? It can't, because God is Love and requires nothing of us other than our awareness. And so today as I walk with Love, my gratitude will be because God is the source of all good, and there is nothing else but this goodness. If I am tempted to feel put-upon by circumstances, I will remember that I can choose again and think about this in another way. Not long ago I was upset with one of the artists in my gallery, and was chastising her about some behavior that didn't fit my idea of what she should be doing. As I was telling her why I was unhappy with the situation, she simply asked me why I should ever be unhappy about anything because I was, after all, living my dream. I thank her for putting this in perspective for me. Yes, I am grateful for this understanding and the unfoldment which comes of it continually. I remember my son once asked me when the last time was that anyone told me I was wrong. I am grateful for those wise enough to do so! Namaste'.
Mary Baker Eddy quote:
"We should examine ourselves and learn what is the affection and purpose of the heart, for in this way only can we learn what we honestly are. If a friend informs us of a fault, do we listen patiently to the rebuke and credit what is said? Do we not rather give thanks that we are "not as other men"? During many years the author has been most grateful for merited rebuke.”
Science & Health Pages 8:28-3
