There is one major difference in the role of Heaven's messengers, which sets them off from those the world appoints. The messages that they deliver are intended first for them. And it is only as they can accept them for themselves that they become able to bring them further, and to give them everywhere that they were meant to be. Like earthly messengers, they did not write the messages they bear, but they become their first receivers in the truest sense, receiving to prepare themselves to give.
That was from Lesson 154 in the Workbook, "I am among the ministers of God." Although, that's not where I was reading it since I'm on Lesson 7, and I'm following the rules of not doing more than one set of exercises per day. That particular rule may just apply the first time through, but heck, I'm a compulsive rule follower, probably.
Anyway, I just read that tonight in The Disappearance of the Universe, chapter 15, right near the end. I love that quote, and it is also a good reminder to me of who is the student and who is the Teacher.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Slumdog Millionaire
Finally! I watched Slumdog Millionaire. I've heard so much about this movie since it came out in 2009. Now, I know why. What a flick!
The kids in the film were truly adorable. I just wanted to feed them all and give them complete access to a "real" toilet. Not really, that's the thing, these kids had the strength of Christ, and honestly, they seemed to be able to handle anything that came along.
There's such a triumphant Spirit that runs through out the entire movie. I'd say one of the major themes was this idea of destiny which is roughly equivalent to the Course's teaching that "The script is written."
I find great comfort in that idea. It puts me in a position where I don't have to try to make things happen. I just have to forgive what does. And whatever seems to come to pass, the Holy Spirit is always ready to make good use of it on behalf of healing all of us.
"God's Son is guiltless and sin does not exist." ACIM
Thank God.
The kids in the film were truly adorable. I just wanted to feed them all and give them complete access to a "real" toilet. Not really, that's the thing, these kids had the strength of Christ, and honestly, they seemed to be able to handle anything that came along.
There's such a triumphant Spirit that runs through out the entire movie. I'd say one of the major themes was this idea of destiny which is roughly equivalent to the Course's teaching that "The script is written."
I find great comfort in that idea. It puts me in a position where I don't have to try to make things happen. I just have to forgive what does. And whatever seems to come to pass, the Holy Spirit is always ready to make good use of it on behalf of healing all of us.
"God's Son is guiltless and sin does not exist." ACIM
Thank God.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Quote Master Flash
That's the nickname I would give giddy-up Mikey if he didn't already have the nickname giddy-up Mikey. He posts a lot of quotes here, there and everywhere which are so helpful and brilliant, not just to me personally, but to so many people who aren't even really people as the quotes themselves often point out!
I think about the two solid months I let this blog sit here because I didn't think I had anything to say. The truth is all the important stuff has already been said in both the Disappearance books and the Course. I'm still gonna chat about any interesting experiences I may have in the forgiveness department whether they be the good, the bad or the downright ugly. But tonight, I thought I would be a bit of a copy cat and take something directly from the quote master flash. He recently posted this from page 14 of the Disappearance of the Universe!
ARTEN: There's nothing in your universe that doesn't follow the pattern of decay and death, and there's nothing here that can seemingly live without something else dying. Your world is quite impressive until you learn to really look. But people don't want to really look, not just because it isn't a pretty picture, but because the world is meant to cover over an unconscious thought system that governs their lives but which they are not consciously aware of.
I think about the two solid months I let this blog sit here because I didn't think I had anything to say. The truth is all the important stuff has already been said in both the Disappearance books and the Course. I'm still gonna chat about any interesting experiences I may have in the forgiveness department whether they be the good, the bad or the downright ugly. But tonight, I thought I would be a bit of a copy cat and take something directly from the quote master flash. He recently posted this from page 14 of the Disappearance of the Universe!
ARTEN: There's nothing in your universe that doesn't follow the pattern of decay and death, and there's nothing here that can seemingly live without something else dying. Your world is quite impressive until you learn to really look. But people don't want to really look, not just because it isn't a pretty picture, but because the world is meant to cover over an unconscious thought system that governs their lives but which they are not consciously aware of.
Still Better than Sex
Yesterday's blog called "Better Than Sex" was going to be about some lines from the Course that Pursah spoke to Gary in Chapter 14 of The Disappearance of the Universe.
Somehow, I got all side tracked in a holy instant of overwhelming gratitude which was lots of fun, but I never did post that part!
So, now I'm back still grateful as all get out, and here are those beautiful words which are always worth remembering!
From the forgiven world the Son of God is lifted easily into his home. And there he knows that he has always rested there in peace. Even salvation will become a dream, and vanish from his mind. For salvation is the end of dreams, and with the closing of the dream will have no meaning. Who, awake in Heaven, could dream that there could ever be need of salvation?
Somehow, I got all side tracked in a holy instant of overwhelming gratitude which was lots of fun, but I never did post that part!
So, now I'm back still grateful as all get out, and here are those beautiful words which are always worth remembering!
From the forgiven world the Son of God is lifted easily into his home. And there he knows that he has always rested there in peace. Even salvation will become a dream, and vanish from his mind. For salvation is the end of dreams, and with the closing of the dream will have no meaning. Who, awake in Heaven, could dream that there could ever be need of salvation?
Monday, January 3, 2011
Better Than Sex
That's the name of chapter 14 of The Disappearance of the Universe which I read earlier today. What a great name, what a great chapter! Then again, all the chapters have great names and all are great chapters!
When I picked up this book for the first time almost 6 years ago, I knew immediately that I was in the presence of wisdom far greater than anything I had encountered before.
I could say thank you all day everyday for ten straight years and it still couldn't convey the gratitude I feel for this miraculous teaching.
Hey, that reminds me of that Course quote which happens to open chapter 3 of The Disappearance of the Universe. Another great name, and another great chapter.
The chapter is called "The Miracle," and the opening Course quote says, "Miracles fall like drops of healing rain from Heaven on a dry and dusty world, where starved and thirsty creatures come to die."
I was one of those starved and thirsty creatures!
What else can I say but THANK YOU!
When I picked up this book for the first time almost 6 years ago, I knew immediately that I was in the presence of wisdom far greater than anything I had encountered before.
I could say thank you all day everyday for ten straight years and it still couldn't convey the gratitude I feel for this miraculous teaching.
Hey, that reminds me of that Course quote which happens to open chapter 3 of The Disappearance of the Universe. Another great name, and another great chapter.
The chapter is called "The Miracle," and the opening Course quote says, "Miracles fall like drops of healing rain from Heaven on a dry and dusty world, where starved and thirsty creatures come to die."
I was one of those starved and thirsty creatures!
What else can I say but THANK YOU!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
A New Course Group
I joined a new online Course group on New Year's Eve. It's called On Course with Gene Bogart. I receive an email of the lesson each day. Plus, I can listen to Gene's recording of the lesson as well.
I'm not too sure of how it all works yet. I think I still need to get approval to be an official member of the group, but if I do get in, this will be my very first Course "group"!
I always liked complaining that there are no Course groups in this area until my good friend Giddy-up Mikey did a little research and found me one just 30 minutes away. Come to find out, I don't actually want to leave the house, apparently.
Anyway, this online group seems like it will suit me just fine! For anyone who may be interested you can just google On Course with Gene Bogart, and there he'll be!
By the way, I'm 2 for 2 on the lessons so far! I can't imagine I'm really gonna be able to pull off the workbook in 365 days. But it'll be fun tryin' and with a group no less!
I'm not too sure of how it all works yet. I think I still need to get approval to be an official member of the group, but if I do get in, this will be my very first Course "group"!
I always liked complaining that there are no Course groups in this area until my good friend Giddy-up Mikey did a little research and found me one just 30 minutes away. Come to find out, I don't actually want to leave the house, apparently.
Anyway, this online group seems like it will suit me just fine! For anyone who may be interested you can just google On Course with Gene Bogart, and there he'll be!
By the way, I'm 2 for 2 on the lessons so far! I can't imagine I'm really gonna be able to pull off the workbook in 365 days. But it'll be fun tryin' and with a group no less!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
It's Raining Epilogues!
Hello and Happy New Year! Again!
I was just reviewing my blog in an attempt to blog, and I see that not only did I post the Epilogue last night, but I also posted it four blogs ago. I also noticed that these alleged epilogues weren't saying the same thing.
That was baffling to me, so I started searching through my brand-new, just got it for Christmas, paperback, combined volume, third edition of A Course in Miracles that is published by the Foundation for Inner Peace. And I see that the epilogue I posted last night is for the Workbook and the epilogue I posted four blogs ago is for the Clarification of Terms.
I have to wonder where the heck my mind was all those times I read the book?
In any event, how lovely that there are two epilogues! Especially, since Jesus is obviously such a fantastic Epilogue-er!
Thanks ten million, J!
I was just reviewing my blog in an attempt to blog, and I see that not only did I post the Epilogue last night, but I also posted it four blogs ago. I also noticed that these alleged epilogues weren't saying the same thing.
That was baffling to me, so I started searching through my brand-new, just got it for Christmas, paperback, combined volume, third edition of A Course in Miracles that is published by the Foundation for Inner Peace. And I see that the epilogue I posted last night is for the Workbook and the epilogue I posted four blogs ago is for the Clarification of Terms.
I have to wonder where the heck my mind was all those times I read the book?
In any event, how lovely that there are two epilogues! Especially, since Jesus is obviously such a fantastic Epilogue-er!
Thanks ten million, J!
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