Course In Miracles Week Sixteen
(This is an excerpt from a University Of Metaphysical Sciences course at www.umsonline.org,
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Lesson 106
"Let me be still and listen to the truth."
Lay aside the small voice of the ego that you may hear the large Voice of truth. You will recognize your connection to the Son of God, who is but another aspect of yourself, when you trust the inner Voice of God and the miracles that transform your life by following His advice. You will help your brothers and your sisters reclaim their connection to the Son of God and look behind the veil of ignorance that has caused much suffering.
You are manifesting Salvation in your own life by recognizing your function as an aspect of God's Son. Miracles and joy will be yours. You will give away everything and receive everything. Begin your five minute hourly meditations today with:
"I will be still and listen to the truth."
"What does it mean to give and to receive?"
Your asking will bring the answer to you. The world is ready to receive the understanding that giving and losing are not connected. Your meditations help thousands of others to find the Truth. Today you receive Truth from Him and pass it back to the world, showing the truth of the nature of giving to the world. Remind yourself to receive the information the Word would give you by saying:
"Let me be still and listen to the truth."
"I am the messenger of God today,
My voice is His, to give what I receive."
Lesson 107
"Truth will correct all errors in my mind."
Truth is correcting all the illusions in your life. When truth appears all errors disappear like dust. There is a state of consciousness where only peace, love, and safety extend into eternity. Truth slays all that would take peace from you in any way. Truth is big and does not allow anything debilitating in its path. It is also constant and can be relied upon to be there whenever you need it. Pain is not seen by truth as something to fear. Truth looks beyond it, making healing possible. There is no need to defend or attack.
We let go of illusions on this day. We know that we are certain to succeed because we walk with Him who is the Son of God and very like ourselves. We walk with our Self when we walk with Him. His function and joy are with us today as ours. We say:
"Truth will correct all errors in my mind,
And I will rest in Him Who is my Self."
He will help you enter the realm of Truth where peace and tranquility will free you. You affect the world around you by practicing your meditations and correct imbalances continually as you put your efforts into your communions with Truth. The world will be happier for it. Remember your function today and release all error in your mind. You are speaking for Him and helping to release the errors of the world as you do this.
Lesson 108
"To give and to receive are one in truth."
The resolution of all your conflicts and mistaken thoughts is Light. Darkness cannot be perceived at all when true light that makes true vision has become a unified state of mind. Vision coming from this light has the power to heal because this light shows no opposites. This light brings your peace of mind to others. Giving and receiving are seen as different aspects of one thought whose truth does not depend on which is seen as first or second. All opposites are reconciled and unified with the understanding of this thought. We will see that everything we offer to humanity is quickly returned to us once we learn that giving and receiving are the same and works in every circumstance.
"To give and to receive are one in truth.
I will receive what I am giving now."
Close your eyes and think of what you would give to everyone and have it be yours.
For example:
"To everyone I offer quietness."
"To everyone I offer peace of mind."
"To everyone I offer gentleness."
Say these slowly and consciously and expect to receive the gift you gave. It will come to you in the amount in which you gave it. You may focus your gifts upon ‘One' to whom you offer your gifts as a representative of all others to receive it. Cause and effect will now be far better understood and these exercises are quick advances in your learning.
Lesson 109
"I rest in God."
This thought will bring to you the rest and peace, quiet, and stillness, for the safety and the happiness you seek. It has the power to awaken the vision and truth within you to see beyond appearances. Here is the end of suffering for all the world. There is no problem it cannot solve or suffering it cannot heal. This is the day of peace. Now that you rest in God, no more fearful dreams will come. Take time today and be still, thankfully accept this rest and healing. Call upon your brothers to join you and take refuge in this temple of peace, resting quietly and unafraid, together with God.
Lesson 110
"I am as God created me."
Let the present be accepted as it is with only this thought. It gives you perfect vision that will heal all the mistakes that any mind has made at any time or place. Appearances cannot replace the truth if you remain as God created you. There is no split between your mind and others as there has been no separation of your mind from the mind of God. This allows unity within your own mind. This is the birthplace of all miracles and gives limitless healing power. It restores truth to the awareness of the world and sets you free. This is the truth that God has promised you in a world in which all sorrow ends.
"I am as God created me. His Son can suffer nothing. And I am his son."
Seek him within you who is Christ in you, the son of God and brother to the world. God created you just as you are. Honor yourself today. The holy Christ in you, deep in your mind is waiting for your acknowledgment as you. Seek Him today and find Him. We will remember Him throughout the day with thankful hearts and loving thoughts for all who met with us today. Let us declare this truth as often as we can. This is the word of God that sets you free. The gate of Heaven opens with this key, and lets you enter in the peace of God and His eternity.
REVIEW III
Devote at least 5 minutes twice per day, and consider the thoughts you are assigned. Read over the ideas and concepts, then begin to think about them. Let your mind relate them to your needs, problems and all your concerns. Give the mind faith to use them wisely, being helped in its decisions by the One who gave the thoughts to you. The wisdom of your mind will come to your assistance.
Lesson 111
For morning and evening review:
- "Miracles are seen in light."
"I cannot see in darkness. Let the light
Of Holiness and truth light up my mind,
And let me see the innocence within."
- "Miracles are seen in light, and light and strength are one."
"I see through strength, the gift of God to me.
My weakness is the dark His gift dispels,
By giving me His strength to take its place."
On the hour: "Miracles are seen in light."
On the half hour: "Miracles are seen in light, and light and strength are one."
Lesson 112
For morning and evening review:
- "Light and joy and peace abide in me."
"I am the home of light and joy and peace.
I welcome them into the home I share
With God, because I am a part of Him."
- "I am as God created me."
"I will remain forever as I was,
Created by the Changeless like Himself.
And I am one with Him, and He with me."
On the hour: "Light and joy and peace abide in me."
On the half hour: "I am as God created me."