Rejoice, then, that of yourself you can do nothing. You are not of yourself. He of Whom you are has willed your power and glory for you, with which you can perfectly accomplish His holy Will for you when you accept it for yourself. He has not withdrawn His gifts from you, but you believe you have withdrawn them from Him. Let no Son of God remain hidden for His Name’s sake, because His Name is yours. T-8.VII.6:1-5
A Course in Miracles (p. 298). Foundation for Inner Peace. Kindle Edition.
The Jesus of the Course In Miracles speaks in such a metaphysical way that, at times, it is difficult to understand what He means. Everyone has a right to make their own meaning of His words and the meaning offered here is for comparison if not agreement. Jesus is saying that we do not make ourselves even though we think we do. Like little children we say “You are not the boss of me.” However when it comes to our Transcendent Source, our TS is the boss of us and we can accept this reality or reject it. Which choice do you expect will bring more peace and bliss?
In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the free and responsible search for truth and meaning which is found in discerning God’s will for us with the help of the Holy Spirit.
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