My thoughts* on ACIM Urtext Lesson 287 for 14 October 2023.

The “Father” construct is IMPORTANT to understanding existence. 

You are my goal, my Father. Only You.

* God is, after all, ALL THAT THERE IS.

1. Where would I go but Heaven?

²What could be a substitute for happiness?

* This causes me to reflect on what my desires are and how limited they are in this physical realm.

* Yes, I am grateful for the reminder that THIS is my goal and desire AND that I have this in the acceptance of the True Forgiveness of the Atonement. Yay!

³What gift could I prefer before the peace of God?

* Peace, likewise is a gift from God with the acceptance of the reconciliation that is the Atonement.

⁴What treasure would I seek and find and keep that can compare with my Identity?

⁵And would I rather live with fear than love?

* A decision that is so relevant to today!

2. You are my goal, my Father.

²What but You could I desire to have?

³What way but that which leads to You could I desire to walk?

⁴And what except the memory of You could signify to me the end of dreams and futile substitutions for the truth?

⁵You are my only goal.

⁶Your Son would be as You created him.

⁷What way but this could I expect to recognize my Self, and be at one with my Identity?

* This is so powerful! What more can I say?!?

(ACIM, W-287.1:1–2:7)

You are my goal, my Father. Only You.

1. Where would I go but Heaven? ²What could be a substitute for happiness? ³What gift could I prefer before the peace of God? ⁴What treasure would I seek and find and keep that can compare with my Identity? ⁵And would I rather live with fear than love?

2. You are my goal, my Father. ²What but You could I desire to have? ³What way but that which leads to You could I desire to walk? ⁴And what except the memory of You could signify to me the end of dreams and futile substitutions for the truth? ⁵You are my only goal. ⁶Your Son would be as You created him. ⁷What way but this could I expect to recognize my Self, and be at one with my Identity?

(ACIM, W-287.1:1–2:7)

Till next time, God bless, debi.