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Today let us make another real attempt to reach the light in you. Before we undertake this in our more extended [[practice]] period, let us [[devote]] several minutes to [[thinking]] about what we are trying to do. We are literally attempting to get in [[touch]] with the salvation of the world. We are trying to see past the veil of darkness that keeps it concealed. We are trying to let the veil be lifted, and to see the [[tears]] of God's Son disappear in the [[sunlight]].

Today let us make another real attempt to reach the light in you. Before we undertake this in our more extended [[practice]] period, let us [[devote]] several minutes to [[thinking]] about what we are trying to do. We are literally attempting to get in [[touch]] with the salvation of the world. We are trying to see past the veil of darkness that keeps it concealed. We are trying to let the veil be lifted, and to see the [[tears]] of God's Son disappear in the [[sunlight]].

Let us begin our longer [[practice]] period today with the full realization that this is so, and with real determination to reach what is dearer to us than all else. Salvation is our only need. There is no other purpose here, and no other function to fulfill. Learning salvation is our only goal. Let us end the ancient search today by finding the light in us, and holding it up for everyone who searches with us to look upon and rejoice.

Let us begin our longer [[practice]] period today with the full [[realization]] that this is so, and with real [[determination]] to reach what is dearer to us than all else. [[Salvation]] is our only need. There is no other [[purpose]] here, and no other [[function]] to fulfill. Learning salvation is our only [[goal]]. Let us end the [[ancient]] search today by finding the [[light]] in us, and holding it up for everyone who searches with us to look upon and rejoice.

Very quietly now, with your eyes closed, try to let go of all the content that generally occupies your consciousness. Think of your mind as a vast circle, surrounded by a layer of heavy, dark clouds. You can see only the clouds because you seem to be standing outside the circle and quite apart from it.

Very [[quietly]] now, with your eyes closed, try to let go of all the [[content]] that generally occupies your [[consciousness]]. Think of [[your mind]] as a vast circle, [[surrounded]] by a layer of heavy, dark clouds. You can see only the clouds because you seem to be standing outside the circle and quite apart from it.

From where you stand, you can see no reason to believe there is a brilliant light hidden by the clouds. The clouds seem to be the only reality. They seem to be all there is to see. Therefore, you do not attempt to go through them and past them, which is the only way in which you would be really convinced of their lack of substance. We will make this attempt today.

From where you stand, you can see no reason to believe there is a brilliant light hidden by the [[clouds]]. The clouds seem to be the only [[reality]]. They seem to be all there is to see. Therefore, you do not attempt to go through them and past them, which is the only way in which you would be really convinced of their lack of substance. We will make this attempt today.

After you have thought about the importance of what you are trying to do for yourself and the world, try to settle down in perfect stillness, remembering only how much you want to reach the light in you today,--now! Determine to go past the clouds. Reach out and touch them in your mind. Brush them aside with your hand; feel them resting on your cheeks and forehead and eyelids as you go through them. Go on; clouds cannot stop you.

After you have [[thought]] about the importance of what you are trying to do for yourself and the world, try to settle down in perfect [[stillness]], remembering only how much you want to reach the light in you today,--now! [[Determine]] to go past the clouds. Reach out and [[touch]] them in [[your mind]]. Brush them aside with your hand; feel them [[resting]] on your cheeks and forehead and eyelids as you go through them. Go on; clouds cannot stop you.

If you are doing the exercises properly, you will begin to feel a sense of being lifted up and carried ahead. Your little effort and small determination call on the power of the universe to help you, and God Himself will raise you from darkness into light. You are in accord with His Will. You cannot fail because your will is His.

If you are doing the [[exercises]] properly, you will begin to feel a sense of being lifted up and carried ahead. Your little [[effort]] and small determination call on the [[power]] of [[the universe]] to help you, and [[God]] Himself will raise you from [[darkness]] into [[light]]. You are in accord with His Will. You cannot fail because your will is His.

Have confidence in your Father today, and be certain that He has heard you and answered you. You may not recognize His answer yet, but you can indeed be sure that it is given you and you will yet receive it. Try, as you attempt to go through the clouds to the light, to hold this confidence in your mind. Try to remember that you are at last joining your will to God's. Try to keep the thought clearly in mind that what you undertake with God must succeed. Then let the power of God work in you and through you, that His Will and yours be done.

Have [[confidence]] in [[your Father]] today, and be certain that He has heard you and answered you. You may not [[recognize]] His answer yet, but you can indeed be sure that it is given you and you will yet [[receive]] it. Try, as you attempt to go through the clouds to the light, to hold this confidence in your [[mind]]. Try to remember that you are at last joining your will to God's. Try to keep the thought clearly in mind that what you undertake with God must succeed. Then let the [[power of God]] work in you and through you, that His Will and yours be done.

In the shorter practice periods, which you will want to do as often as possible in view of the importance of today's idea to you and your happiness, remind yourself that your grievances are hiding the light of the world from your awareness. Remind yourself also that you are not searching for it alone, and that you do know where to look for it. Say, then:

In the shorter practice periods, which you will want to do as often as possible in view of the importance of today's idea to you and your [[happiness]], remind yourself that your [[grievances]] are hiding the light of the world from your [[awareness]]. Remind yourself also that you are not searching for it [[alone]], and that you do know where to look for it. Say, then:

<center>''My grievances hide the light of the world in me.''</center>

<center>''My grievances hide the light of the world in me.''</center>

<center>''I cannot see what I have hidden.''</center>

<center>''I cannot see what I have hidden.''</center>

<center>''Yet I want to let it be revealed to me,''</center>

<center>''Yet I want to let it be [[revealed]] to me,''</center>

<center>''for my salvation and the salvation of the world.''</center>

<center>''for my [[salvation]] and the salvation of the world.''</center>

Also, be sure to tell yourself:

Also, be sure to tell yourself:

<center>''will be hidden from me,''</center>

<center>''will be hidden from me,''</center>

. . . if you are tempted to hold anything against anyone today.

. . . if you are [[tempted]] to hold anything against anyone today.

[[Category: Workbook I]]

[[Category: Workbook I]]