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Trust is the foundation on which our ability to fulfill our function rests. Our function is to forgive and to be happy. Faithfulness helps us to become more advanced in our trust. We learn how important it is to place our problems in the Holy Spirit’s hands and await His divine answer. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 7, Rev. Deb shares that with trust and faith, we can realize how truly held we are in the arms of God.

Jesus tells us in A Course in Miracles that defense is fear. Each time we defend, we increase the fear. But what are we defending? The ego. Since we have the belief that we cannot trust God, we continue to plan and scheme to save the face of the ego. However, the good news is we have another way to choose: We can choose to trust. We can be open to change and open to receive inner wisdom. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 6, Rev. Deb shares that seeking for guidance outside of ourselves, or following our own plans, will never truly fulfill us or make us happy.

Jesus tells us in A Course in Miracles that we do not place our trust in Him but instead we place it in the ego. This is where the mistrust of God lies. If we can step back, realize we do not know the answer to any of our seeming problems, and simply be still in the quiet with Him, we will receive exactly what we need. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 5, Rev. Deb says the rewards of God are found when we place our trust in Him.

Jesus tells us in A Course in Miracles that to us who live here in the world, healing is very frightening. Many of us feel damaged in some way, and so we are afraid to trust and experience peace. These experiences from our past have caused us to hold grievances and judgments, keeping the love of others and God away from us. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 4, Rev. Deb shares how the miracle of forgiveness with the Holy Spirit will set us free so we can live a life of trust.  

We believe we know the answer to anything that appears in our lives. The opposite is true. By being open to the recognition that I do not know the meaning of anything I perceive, it is the beginning of trusting God. We can learn to accept responsibility for our own mind and accept the power of choice. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 3, Rev. Deb shares her wisdom and asks you to answer a simple question: “Do I want the problem or do I want the answer?”

If we trust in only ourselves, it opens the door for worry and concern, anxiety and fear. Trusting in God is our perfect safety. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 2, Rev. Deb shares her wisdom and the practice from Lesson 47—God is the strength in which I trust. 

Join Rev. Deb as we embark on a journey to building our foundation of trust. These 21 Lessons to Practical Application will support you as you do so. This episode we begin with Lesson 1—The Answer to Prayer.

Our relationships are our classroom where we can learn our union with God. Our goal is to join with them and realize our Oneness. Jesus is here to help us. He’s given us A Course in Miracles. Jesus offers to help us: “If you want to be like me I will help you, knowing that we are alike. If you want to be different, I will wait until you change your mind. I can teach you, but only you can choose to listen to my teaching.”

Rev. Deb shares a mindfulness meditation for newcomers and practitioners alike. She connects meditation to A Course in Miracles and how the Workbook Lessons are a meditation technique in and of themselves. More information on our meditation and ACIM class is available at www.miraclesone.org.

When you first wake up in the morning, do you reach for your smartphone to read Facebook or email? Is the TV turned on immediately? If so, perhaps take a look again at your morning routine. A Course in Miracles reminds us often to take time for silence: “Set apart from listening to the world, and choose instead a gentle listening to the Word of God.” Rev. Deb speaks of such today and how you can incorporate the quiet into your everyday life. She will also be presenting a retreat and class later in May regarding the same topic. You can be still a moment and listen to God. 

Joining Rev. Deb on this week’s show is special guest Carol Howe, one of the original and most respected teachers of A Course in Miracles. Throughout her 40-year career with ACIM, she has helped many thousands on their journey to inner peace. On today’s show, we explore the power of our thoughts and how we can have peace amid the turmoil of the world. We learn from Carol that where we focus our attention, the universe simply delivers the results, no matter if it is something we hate or deeply desire. A Course in Miracles reminds us too, “It is the witness to your state of mind, the outside picture of an inward condition.” For more information on Carol Howe, visit carolhowe.com.

Guilt is what keeps the layers upon layers upon us. It hides us from the innocence we truly are. Jesus shares with us how important it is to not be afraid to look within. When we take his hand, we can stop, step back, be quiet and still, and remember the truth. This brings us to our own resurrection. No more need to crucify ourselves or others, when the purity of our innocence brings us joy. Rev. Deb shares a personal experience that happened just before recording this episode. She shares it so you can learn to embrace your radiance too.

As we learn in A Course in Miracles, the focus is not to be on the crucifixion but rather on the resurrection. Jesus tells us that the cross is the last useless journey we need take and the only message to take from it is: Teach only love for that is what you are. As practitioners of ACIM, it is our mission to follow his crucial message. Rev. Deb shares several examples from her personal life, demonstrating the way of love instead of the jagged path of fear.

We do not have to fall into the illusion that we are sinful, guilty, and surrounded by darkness. That is the ego’s fear trap. In truth, we are innocent and today we declare our freedom. Rev. Deb relates the thinness of fear’s veil as the Light of Purity and Love will always shine it away. In addition, she shares a loving-kindness practice to help you remember the innocence not only of yourself but that of others. 

Rev. Deb gives a guided meditation that enhances the 40 Days of Light before Easter. Lent in various ancient languages means “increasing daylight in spring” versus the old connotations we have had in relation to Lent such as sacrifice, crucifixion, and death. Together we will journey from the darkness to the approach of light. The light of God within is our true, divine nature. Also, see 40daysoflight.org to sign up for daily messages to remember the Light we are starting March 1.

Rev. Deb responds to a student’s inquiry on one deals with trauma by using A Course in Miracles. With a foundational passage and several lessons from A Course in Miracles, coupled with tips and a mindfulness meditation, Rev. Deb shares how you, too, can move past trauma and into peace. She offers these suggestions from what she has learned as she has healed throughout past 25 years from her own trauma experiences. A Course in Miracles says, “If you knew Who walks beside you on the way that you have chosen, fear would be impossible.”

When we forgive, we realize we no longer need to erect heavy walls of stone. Today let’s perceive forgiveness as it is. Rev. Deb Phelps shares her thoughts on this subject as we practice True Forgiveness with one particular person in our lives (or the world). Let us release the guilt and be at peace. A Course in Miracles says, “No one is crucified alone, and yet no one can enter heaven by himself.”

A Course in Miracles says, “Knowledge is not the motivation for learning this course. Peace is.” Rev. Deb Phelps shares through her own personal stories how you can ensure your motivation is aligned with peace. Let peace be your one goal for this year!

Christmas is a time to reflect in the Silence in the Light of Christ. A “Silent Night” meditation is shared and ways you can “Enter Into His Presence” this holiday season. Let peace be your one goal all your days.

Are you dealing with postelection stress? Perhaps a health diagnosis? Buying or selling a home? Just wishing things could be different in your world? In this episode, Rev. Deb looks at Lesson 194 in A Course in Miracles, which tells us how to place all that disturbs us into the Loving Hands of God. Here lies the solution to releasing outcomes, dealing with past pain, and future dread. God desires for us our happiness and peace, so shouldn’t we?