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MESSAGE SUMMARY:
Today Rev. Richard Maraj began a new three-week series on “Lessons from A Course in Miracles.”
In this first week of the series, Rev. Richard encouraged us to get back on course by shifting from fear to love, the central teaching of “A Course in Miracles.”
We are never separate from God, and in every challenge, we can choose to trust divine guidance rather than react from anxiety, anger or control. Two key practices help us make that choice:
BUILDING OUR TRUST
Spirit is our ever-present, all-knowing “impeccable guide,” and we can turn every concern — large or small — over to this Higher Power. Rather than treating prayer as a last resort, we are invited to make it the foundation of our lives: surrendering worries, releasing our need to control outcomes, and always trusting that God’s highest good is unfolding. The most powerful prayer we can speak is, “Please show me,” and then becoming still enough to receive the answer. As we consistently practice turning within and tuning in to the peace, calm and inner knowing that accompany loving guidance, we become better able to recognize Spirit’s voice above the fearful chatter of the ego.
REDUCING OUR RESISTANCE
Resistance is a natural response to perceived threats, but it can also keep us stuck, distracted and disconnected from new possibilities. It may show up as control, procrastination, numbing out, comfort-seeking or retreating into familiar patterns. Rather than fighting it, we can notice when resistance is present, meet it with compassion, appreciate its attempt to protect us, and then gently set it aside so we can make a more mindful choice. By redirecting our energy toward practices that bring joy, peace and greater engagement, we loosen the hold of resistance and become more open to growth, creativity and the good beyond our comfort zone.
Like an airplane continually correcting its course, we may drift into fear, worry and old patterns. Yet each time we pause, listen, release resistance and choose love, we realign with Spirit and open ourselves to greater peace, guidance and possibility in our lives.