ACIM Lesson 272 Prayer

"How can illusions satisfy God's Son"?
This lesson emphasizes the futility of seeking fulfillment in worldly illusions and encourages us to turn to God's love instead. It reminds us that as God's children, we deserve nothing less than what He has given us - His eternal love and peace. The lesson urges us to recognize that temporary pleasures and earthly pursuits cannot truly satisfy us, as only the memory of God can bring lasting happiness. It invites us to choose Heaven and God's peace over the fleeting dreams and temptations of the world, recognizing that we are "surrounded by Your Love, forever still, forever gentle and forever safe".

Transcript

A Course in Miracles,

Lesson 272 How Can Illusions Satisfy God's Son?

Father,

The truth belongs to me.

My home is set in heaven by your will and my will.

Can dreams content me?

Can illusions bring me happiness?

What but your memory can satisfy your child?

I will accept no less than what you have given me.

I am surrounded by your love,

Forever still,

Forever gentle,

Forever safe.

God's children must be as you created them.

Today,

We pass illusions by,

And if we hear temptation call to us to stay and linger in a dream,

We turn aside and ask ourselves if we,

The children of God,

Could be content with dreams,

When heaven can be chosen just as easily as hell,

When love will happily replace all fear.

Can illusions satisfy me now?

Nothing real can be threatened.

Nothing unreal exists.

Herein lies the peace of God.