ACIM Lesson 257 Contemplation

"Let me remember what my purpose is."
This lesson emphasizes that our sole purpose is forgiveness, and remembering this can unify our thoughts and actions meaningfully. It teaches that when we forget this purpose, we end up serving contradictory goals, leading to distress and depression. The lesson encourages us to make forgiveness our primary goal in all situations, whether dealing with slow drivers, conflicts, or unmet expectations. By consistently prioritizing forgiveness above all else, we can fulfill our function and find peace of mind.
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 257 Let me remember what my purpose is.

If I forget my goal,

I can only be confused.

Unsure of what I am,

I can only be conflicted in my actions.

No one can serve contradicting goals and serve them well.

No one can function with conflicting goals without deep distress and great depression.

Let us therefore be determined to remember what we want today,

So that we may unify our thoughts and our actions meaningfully.

Let us remember our goal to achieve only what God would have us do this day.

Father,

Forgiveness is your chosen means for our salvation.

Father,

Let us not forget today that we can have no will but yours.

Father,

Let us not forget today that our purpose must be yours as well.

Father,

Let us not forget that we want to reach the peace you will for us today.

If I forget my goal,

I can only be confused.

If I forget my goal,

I can only be unsure of what I am.

If I forget my goal,

I can only be conflicted in my actions.

I cannot serve contradicting goals and serve them well.

I cannot function with conflicting goals without deep distress,

Without great depression.

I am determined to remember what I want today.

I am determined to unify my thoughts and my actions meaningfully.

Let me remember that my goal is to achieve only what God would have me do today.

Father,

Forgiveness is your chosen means for my salvation.

Father,

Let me not forget today that I can have no will but yours.

Father,

Let me not forget that my purpose must be yours as well.

Father,

Let me not forget that I want to reach the peace you will for me today.

Let me remember what my purpose is.

Nothing real can be threatened.

Nothing unreal exists.

Herein lies the peace of God.