ACIM Lesson 338 Contemplation

"I am affected only by my thoughts."
This lesson reiterates that our experiences are shaped solely by our thoughts, and nothing external can truly affect us. It teaches that by recognizing this truth, we can release ourselves and others from fear, understanding that no one frightens us and nothing can endanger us. Our thoughts may still frighten us, but since they belong to us, we have the power to change them, exchanging fear for love and peace.
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 338 To let salvation come to all the world,

I need to embrace only disbelief.

I am affected only by my thoughts.

In this single thought is everyone released at last from fear.

Have I learned that no one frightens me?

I have no enemies.

I am safe from all.

My thoughts can frighten me.

Since these thoughts belong to me,

Alone have the power to change my thoughts.

I have the power to exchange each fear thought for a happy thought of love.

I have crucified myself,

Yet God has planned I will be redeemed.

Father,

Your plan is sure,

Only yours.

All other plans will fail.

Frighten me until I learn that you have given me the only thought that leads me to salvation.

My thoughts alone will fail and lead me nowhere.

I am affected.

Only the thought you gave me promises to lead me home,

Because it holds your promise to me.

To let salvation come to all the world,

I need to embrace only disbelief.

I am affected only by my thoughts.

In this single thought is everyone released at last from fear.

All external things.

I am affected.

Only my thoughts can frighten me.

Since these thoughts belong to me,

Alone have the power to change my thoughts.

I have the power to exchange each fear thought for a happy thought of love.

I have crucified myself,

Yet God has planned I will be redeemed.

Father,

Your plan is sure,

Only yours.

All other plans will fail.

Frighten me until I learn that you have given me the only thought that leads me to salvation.

My thoughts alone will fail and lead me nowhere.

The thought you gave me promises to lead me home,

Because it holds your promise to me.

Nothing real can be threatened.

Nothing unreal exists.

Herein lies the peace of God.