ACIM Lesson 208 Contemplation

Review Lesson 188... "The peace of God is shining in me now," focuses on the realization that God's peace is inherently present within and always accessible, regardless of external circumstances. This lesson encourages us to recognize and trust in this inner radiance, allowing it to guide and soothe us throughout our daily activities. It teaches that by acknowledging and reflecting on this peace, we not only benefit personally but also extend this tranquility to others, illuminating their surroundings with calm and serenity.

All quoted material is from A Course in Miracles, copyright ©1992, 1999, 2007 by the Foundation for Inner Peace, publisher, and the copyright holder. This material is used with permission. (Foundation for Inner Peace, 448 Ignacio Blvd #306 Novato, CA 94949 US)

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A Course in Miracles.

Lesson 208.

Review Lesson 188.

The peace of God is shining in me now.

As we move through our process to prepare for meditation,

We relax our body and we remove all expression from our face.

We set aside all that we think we know.

We set aside all that we think we understand.

In this meditation,

Nothing is required except a deep relinquishment of everything that clutters our mind.

Quieting our mind gives us freedom.

Give these times of silence to your inner teacher.

Give these times of silence to your higher self,

Who instructs in quiet,

Who speaks of peace.

Give these times of silence to the teacher who gives your thoughts whatever meaning they may have for you.

I will be still while you prepare for meditation.

In this meditation,

Permit no idle thought to go unchallenged.

If you notice an idle thought,

Assure your mind that this thought is not what your mind would have.

Then,

Gently replace the thought.

Say to your mind,

This thought I do not want.

I choose instead,

The peace of God is shining in me now.

Say to yourself,

Say in your mind,

I am not a body,

I am free.

I am,

Still,

As God created me.

I will be still,

And let the earth be still along with me,

And in that stillness we will find the peace of God.

It is within my heart which witnesses to God himself.

Ponder on this.

The peace of God is shining in me now.

I will be still,

And let the earth be still along with me,

And in that stillness we will find the peace of God.

This is within my heart which witnesses to God himself.

This thought I do not want.

I choose instead,

The peace of God is shining in me now.

I will be still,

And let the earth be still along with me,

And in that stillness we will find the peace of God.

This is within my heart which witnesses to God himself.

We set aside all that we think we know.

We set aside all that we think we understand.

Give these times of silence to your higher self,

Who instructs in quiet,

Who speaks of peace.

Give these times of silence to the teacher who gives your thoughts whatever meaning they may have for you.

The peace of God is shining in me now.

I will be still,

And let the earth be still along with me,

And in that stillness we will find the peace of God.

Stillness is within my heart which witnesses to God himself.

I am not a body.

I am free.

I am still as God created me.

The peace of God is shining in me now.

Nothing real can be threatened.

Nothing unreal exists.

Herein lies the peace of God.

Reviews

“enlightenment is but a recognition, not a change at all.” this takes away so much (illusionary) pressure!
thank you for sharing this transformative Truth 🙏💖