ACIM Lesson 294 Prayer

"My body is a wholly neutral thing."

This lesson teaches that the body is not inherently good or bad but is a neutral tool that serves the purpose we assign to it. It emphasizes that the body can either be used by the ego to reinforce separation and fear or by the Holy Spirit to aid in forgiveness and awakening. By recognizing the body's neutrality, we release our attachment to it, understanding that it is not who we truly are.

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 294 My body is a holy,

Neutral thing.

I am a child of God.

Can I be another thing as well?

Did God create the mortal and corruptible?

What use has God's beloved child for what must die?

A neutral thing does not see death,

For thoughts of fear are not invested in a neutral thing,

Nor is a mockery of love bestowed upon a neutral thing.

The body's neutrality protects it while it has a use.

Afterwards,

The neutral thing,

Our body,

Is laid aside.

Our body is not sick,

Is not old,

Is not hurt.

Our body is only functionless.

It is only unneeded and cast off.

Let me not see my body more than this today.

My body is of service for a while,

And fit to serve to keep its usefulness while it can serve,

Then to be replaced for a greater good.

Father,

Cannot be your child.

What is not created cannot be sinful.

What is not created cannot be sinless.

What is not created can be neither good nor bad.

Father,

Let me then use this dream to help your plan.

The plan that we awaken from all dreams that we have made.

My body is a holy,

Neutral thing.

Nothing real can be threatened.

Nothing unreal exists.

Herein lies the peace of God.