Lesson 73 - Choosing the Will of God

Lesson 73 – Choosing the Will of God Over Ego’s Darkness

Description:

In this episode of A Course in Miracles, we delve into Lesson 73, which examines the contrast between our true will, aligned with God’s creative light, and the ego’s futile desires that foster darkness and suffering. The lesson invites us to reaffirm the divine will within ourselves through reflection and practice, choosing light over illusions. Forgiveness becomes the path to dissolving grievances and embracing inner peace, leading to salvation and the recognition of our true Self. 🎧✨

Briefing Doc:

Lesson 73 – “I Will That There Be Light”

Introduction

This document analyzes Lesson 73 from A Course in Miracles, which emphasizes the distinction between our true will, aligned with God’s, and the ego’s false wishes. The lesson teaches that our true will is to create and share happiness and light, while the ego perpetuates illusions of suffering and darkness. By choosing forgiveness and embracing our divine will, we reconnect with the truth of our being and bring salvation into our lives.

Key Themes and Insights

1. The True Will vs. Ego’s Illusions

• Our true will, shared with God, is inherently powerful and aligned with creation. Ego’s wishes, however, lack power and are rooted in separation and illusions.

• “The will you share with God has all the power of creation in it. The ego’s idle wishes are unshared and therefore have no power at all.”

• The ego creates a world filled with grievances and guilt, veiling the truth of ourselves and our brothers.

2. Grievances and the Misuse of Will

• Grievances reflect the ego’s attempt to replace God’s plan for salvation with its own. This results in a distorted perception of the world.

• “Your will is lost to you in this strange bartering, where guilt is traded back and forth and grievances increase with each exchange.”

• By focusing on grievances, we become trapped in the ego’s illusions, reinforcing a false identity.

3. Salvation and the Power of Forgiveness

• Forgiveness dissolves the darkness created by the ego and restores our awareness of true will. It allows us to see a world filled with light and joy.

• “Forgiveness lifts the darkness, reasserts your will, and lets you look upon a world of light.”

• Choosing forgiveness opens the door to recognizing that we never truly wished for suffering or separation.

4. Happiness as Our True Desire

• Happiness, not suffering, is our true will. Salvation aligns with this innate desire by freeing us from illusions.

• “Suffering is not happiness, and it is happiness you really want. Thus, salvation is your will as well.”

5. The Ego’s Fallacy: Seeking Light Outside

• The ego perpetuates the belief that salvation lies outside ourselves, in grievances and worldly fixes. The lesson corrects this, affirming that light and salvation reside within us.

• “The light of truth is in us, where God placed it. It is the body that is outside us and does not concern us.”

Practical Application

1. Affirming the Desire for Light

• The lesson provides a mantra: “I will that there be light. Let me behold the light that reflects God’s Will and mine.”

• This practice helps reinforce the alignment of our will with God’s and dispels the ego’s illusions.

2. Dismissing Darkness

• When tempted by grievances, affirm: “Darkness is not my will. I will that there be light.”

• This shifts focus from the ego’s false reality to the truth within.

3. Exercises

• Begin each practice period by acknowledging that God’s plan aligns with our will. Reflect on the unity between God’s Will and your own.

• Spend quiet moments focusing on light and allowing the ego’s grievances to dissolve.

Key Quotes

• “Your will is free, and nothing can prevail against it.”

• “Let your will be done today, and end forever the insane belief that hell is your choice instead of Heaven.”

• “I will that there be light. Let me behold the light that reflects God’s Will and mine.”

Conclusion

Lesson 73 emphasizes that our true will is inseparable from God’s, and it leads us to happiness and light. The ego’s false wishes, rooted in grievances and illusions, only obscure this truth. By choosing forgiveness and affirming our desire for light, we align with our true nature and reclaim the power of our divine will. Through practice and reflection, we embrace salvation and share it with the world.