Lesson 71 - God’s Plan for Salvation

Lesson 71: Only God’s Plan for Salvation Will Work

Description:

In this episode of Deep Dive into A Course in Miracles, we explore Lesson 71, which contrasts the ego’s illusory plan for salvation with the infallible plan of God. The ego’s plan, rooted in grievances and external searches for salvation, is destined to fail. God’s plan, however, directs us inward toward Him, ensuring success. The practice involves recognizing the superiority of God’s plan and seeking divine guidance to follow it. With faith and willingness to surrender personal attempts, this lesson encourages embracing God’s infallible path to true peace. 🎧✨

Briefing Doc:

Lesson 71 – “Only God’s Plan for Salvation Will Work”

Central Theme:

This lesson contrasts the ego’s illusory plan for salvation with the infallible plan of God. It emphasizes that salvation cannot be found externally but only through accepting and following God’s plan, which resides within. It encourages a shift from the futile external search for happiness to an internal focus, aligning personal will with divine guidance.

Key Ideas and Insights

Two Opposing Plans:

• The Ego’s Plan:

The ego’s plan for salvation centers on grievances and the belief that salvation depends on external changes.

• Each grievance represents the thought: “If this were different, I would be saved.”

• It distracts from personal accountability, focusing on illusions of external solutions.

• The ego’s mantra is: “Seek but do not find,” perpetuating an endless, fruitless quest.

• God’s Plan:

God’s plan involves turning inward to find salvation through divine connection.

• It emphasizes simplicity and certainty: “Only God’s plan for salvation will work.”

• Salvation lies in releasing grievances and embracing inner guidance.

The Nature of Salvation:

• Salvation resides in the mind where guilt and healing also exist:

• “Salvation and guilt must be in the same place. God placed the solution where the problem lies.”

• By acknowledging this, one moves beyond the ego’s illusions, recognizing that true healing comes from within.

The Simplicity of God’s Plan:

• God’s plan offers a straightforward resolution to inner conflict:

• “Only God’s plan for salvation will work.”

• Dual allegiance (to the ego and God) leads to misery and despair. Choosing God’s plan alone brings clarity and peace.

Practical Application and Exercises

Daily Practice:

• Morning and Evening Reflection:

• Repeat the affirmation: “Only God’s plan for salvation will work.”

• Reflect on its implications and open the mind to divine guidance.

• Active Listening to God’s Voice:

• Ask specific questions:

• “What would You have me do?”

• “Where would You have me go?”

• “What would You have me say, and to whom?”

• Listen for responses, trusting in their clarity and truth.

Addressing Grievances:

• Throughout the day, be vigilant for feelings of resentment or dissatisfaction.

• Respond with the reminder:

• “Holding grievances opposes God’s plan for salvation. Only His plan will work.”

Short Affirmations:

• Use brief moments during the day to repeat:

• “Only God’s plan for salvation will work.”

Key Quotes

• “The ego’s plan for salvation centers on holding grievances.”

• “If this were different, I would be saved.”

• “Seek but do not find.”

• “Only God’s plan for salvation will work.”

• “Salvation and guilt must be in the same place.”

• “Holding grievances opposes God’s plan for salvation. Only His plan will work.”

Conclusion

Lesson 71 is a transformative guide to understanding the futility of the ego’s plan and the certainty of God’s. By embracing God’s plan, individuals release the burden of grievances and external dependency, finding true peace and clarity. Through practice, this lesson empowers a shift from illusion to truth, aligning personal will with divine purpose.