By Tricia Bates Smith, Oct 2026
While in reflection on ACIM Workbook lesson 293, when saying of myself ‘holy Child of God’ I felt some resistance. I took my contemplation within to see if I could learn more about … continue reading
May Love extend through me.
“Father, let not Your holy world escape my sight today. Nor let my ears be deaf to all the hymns of gratitude the world … continue reading
Love is my goal.
“What treasure would I seek and find and keep that can compare with my identity?” [CE W-287.1:4]
I sought love through trying to find the perfect relationship. … continue reading
Me … beloved of God.
“My holiness remains the light of Heaven and the love of God.” [CE W-283.1:5]
This lesson has me thinking of all the endearing phrases a parent may … continue reading
I share God’s intention of Love.
“What is the Word of God? “My Son is pure, and holy as Myself.”” [CE W-276.1:1-2]
May my heart be open as I go … continue reading
I choose Love.
“Father, today I would let all things be as You created them, and give Your Sons the honor due their sinlessness…” [CE W-274.1:1]
In my special relationships, … continue reading
Love’s peace is mine.
“I cannot lose Your gifts to me.” [CE W-273.2:3]
Love’s flow surrounds me, holds me, always. I get to choose to remove the blocks in … continue reading
Illusions cannot make me happy.
“Today we pass illusions by.” [CE W-272.2:1]
Are there things in this world that satisfy me? What are the things that I want that I believe will bring … continue reading
Love holds me.
“There is no source but this, and nothing is that does not share its holiness; that stands beyond Your one creation or without the love which holds … continue reading
“Father, I would not be insane today.” [CE W-259.2:1]
I release the insanity.
I will to have Love guide me, always. I trust in God. This, I find, is the … continue reading