We are not what we have convinced ourselves that we are and only acknowledging God UNDOES THAT! Only an instant does this world endure. * Thank you, God! 1. This is a thought which can be used to say that death and sorrow are the certain lot of all who come here, for their joys…
Eternal holiness abides in me. * No matter what my “outside” circumstances look like, including, body, emotions, economics, education, and so forth. 1. My holiness is far beyond my own ability to understand or know. * This demands trust because the ego tells us that we have limits, and even if we have accepted the…
Forgiveness is the only gift I give. * It really is the ONLY thing that I can give. It is the only reality that I am able to extend at this time. Jesus teaches us that it is the only extension of true love we are able to give in this world. You see everything…
My present happiness is all I see. * Happiness is knowing that there never was separation from our power, completeness, and Creator and that all consciousness will eventually come to understand this. 1. Unless I look upon what is not there, my present happiness is all I see. * To function in the physical world…
Understanding life is easier from the “big picture.” Debra (Debi) Yvonne Simmons 10 min read 1. Depression ³Depression or assault must be the theme of every dream (* A “dream” is what A Course in Miracles calls our current experience.), for they are made of fear (* I refer to them as “stories”). ⁴The thin…
I will not be afraid of love today. * Love is what God IS. What We ARE. Neither need be feared. 1. If I could realize but this today, salvation would be reached for all the world. * And so it is. ²This the decision not to be insane, and to accept myself as God…
Eternal Present, Timelessness, Eternity Someone said, “Three Qualities in Heaven: The Course talks about the eternal present which “extends forever” as well as timelessness and eternity. I’d be interested in your ideas as to what you think the difference is of these three items and any insights of meaning you may have.” These were my…
If I am bound, my Father is not free. * Hmm. Interesting. And what can truly bind me but my thoughts? * And how do I keep others from “getting in my head” who WOULD bind me if they could? * Remember, it is only a result of the belief in separation from God and…
The Word of God is given me to speak. Debra (Debi) Yvonne Simmons 2 min read YOU ARE the Word of God, as part of His Son. The Word of God is given me to speak. * I AM the Word of God, as are YOU in our TRUTH! 1. What is the Word of…