ACIM Lesson 308 Contemplation

"This instant is the only time there is."

This lesson emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present moment as the only time that truly exists. It teaches that our conception of time, with its focus on past and future, defeats our aim of reaching timelessness and love. We are encouraged to practice entering the "holy instant" by letting go of past regrets and future worries, recognizing that salvation and redemption are available only in the now. It also highlights that by embracing the present moment, we can break free from the cycle of sin, guilt, and fear, and experience the reality of love and oneness with God.

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.

Transcript

A Course in Miracles, Lesson 308 This instant is the only time there is. I have conceived of time in such a way that I defeat my aim if I elect to reach past time to timelessness. I must change my perception of what time is for. Time's purpose cannot be to keep the past and future one. The only interval in which I can be saved from time is now, For in this instant has forgiveness come to set me free. The birth of Christ is now, Without a past or without a future. Christ has come to give his present blessing to the world. Christ has come to restore the world to timelessness and love. Love is ever-present. Love is here and now. Father, Thank you for this instant. It is now, In this instant, I am redeemed. Father, This instant is the time you have appointed for your child's release. Father, This instant is the time you have appointed for the salvation of the world. I have conceived of time in such a way that I defeat my aim if I elect to reach past time to timelessness. I must change my perception of what time is for. Time's purpose cannot be to keep the past and future one. The only interval in which I can be saved from time is now, For in this instant has forgiveness come to set me free. The birth of Christ is now, Without a past or without a future. Christ has come to give his present blessing to the world. Christ has come to restore the world to timelessness and love. Love is ever-present. Love is here and now. Father, Thank you for this instant. It is now, In this instant, I am redeemed. Father, This instant is the time you have appointed for your child's release. Father, This instant is the time you have appointed for the salvation of the world. The only interval in which I can be saved from time is now. This instant is the only time there is. Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God.