ACIM Lesson 240 Contemplation

"Fear is not justified in any form."

This lesson emphasizes that fear is a deception and has no basis in reality. It teaches that when we experience fear, we are perceiving ourselves and the world incorrectly, in a way that is impossible according to our true nature. We are reminded that nothing real can be threatened, and therefore our true self is always safe. It encourages us to recognize that fear is an illusion and to choose instead. to see the world through the eyes of love and truth, aligning our perception with our eternal, unchangeable reality as God created us.

All quotes are from A Course in Miracles, copyright ©2007, Third Edition used with permission from the publisher and copyright holder, the Foundation for Inner Peace, 448 Ignacio Blvd., #306, Novato, CA 94949.

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A Course in Miracles Lesson 240 Fear is not justified in any form.

Fear is deception.

Fear attests that you have seen yourself as you could never be.

Fear attests that you look upon a world which is impossible.

That one thing in this world is true.

It does not matter what form,

In which fear may appear.

Fear witnesses only to your own illusions of yourself.

Let us not be deceived today.

We are the children of God.

There is no fear in us.

We are each a part of love itself.

How foolish are our fears.

Would you allow your child to suffer?

Father,

Give us faith today to recognize your children and set them free.

Let us forgive your children in your name that we may understand their holiness,

And feel the love for them,

Which is your own love as well.

Fear attests that I have seen myself as I could never be.

Fear attests that I look upon a world which is impossible.

Not one thing in this world is true.

It does not matter what form,

In which fear may appear.

Fear witnesses only to my own illusions of myself.

Let me not be deceived today.

I am the child of God.

There is no fear in me.

I am a part of love itself.

How foolish are my fears.

I would not allow my child to suffer.

Father,

Give me faith today to recognize your children and set them free.

Father,

Let me forgive your children in your name.

Father,

Let me understand the holiness of your children.

Father,

Let me feel the love for your children,

Which is your own love as well.

Fear is deception.

Fear is not justified in any form.

Nothing real can be threatened.

Nothing unreal exists.

Herein lies the peace of God.