My thoughts* on ACIM Urtext Lesson 40, for February 9, 2024. I am blessed as a Son of God.

I am blessed as a Son of God.

* Amen. One of the many “within” the One Son of God who is All of Creation.

1. Today we will begin to assert some of the happy things to which you are entitled, being what you are. ²No long practice periods are required today, but very frequent short ones are necessary. ³Once every ten minutes would be highly desirable, and you are urged to attempt this schedule and to adhere to it whenever possible. ⁴If you forget, try again. ⁵If there are long interruptions, try again. ⁶Whenever you remember, try again.

2. You need not close your eyes for the exercise periods, although you will probably find it more helpful if you do. ²However, you may be in a number of situations during the day when closing your eyes would not be feasible. ³Do not miss a practice period because of this. ⁴You can practice quite well under any circumstances, if you really want to.

3. Today’s exercises take little time and no effort. ²Repeat the idea for today, and then add several of the attributes you associate with being a Son of God, applying them to yourself. ³One practice period might, for example, consist of the following:

⁴I am blessed as a Son of God.

⁵I am happy, peaceful, loving and contented.

⁶Another might take this form:

⁷I am blessed as a Son of God.

⁸I am calm, quiet, assured and confident.

⁹If only a brief period is available, merely telling yourself that you are blessed as a Son of God will do.

* These are not hopes or wishes, these statements are facts.

* Facts that the temporary belief in the possibility of separation from God allowed to disappear behind the SHADOWS of fear and IMAGINATION, I.E. Using our minds to fantasize a false image of the Son of God.

(ACIM, W-40.1:1–3:9)

Till next time, God bless, debi.