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− | I will step back and let Him lead the way. | + | I will [[step]] back and let Him [[lead]] the way. |
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| There is a way of living in the world that is not here, although it seems to | | There is a way of living in the world that is not here, although it seems to |
− | be. You do not change appearance, though you smile more frequently. Your | + | be. You do not [[change]] [[appearance]], though you [[smile]] more frequently. Your |
− | forehead is serene; your eyes are quiet. And the ones who walk the world as | + | forehead is serene; your eyes are [[quiet]]. And the ones who walk the world as |
− | you do recognize their own. Yet those who have not yet perceived the way | + | you do recognize their own. Yet those who have not yet [[perceived]] the way |
| will recognize you also, and believe that you are like them, as you were | | will recognize you also, and believe that you are like them, as you were |
| before. | | before. |
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− | The world is an illusion. Those who choose to come to it are seeking for a | + | The world is an [[illusion]]. Those who choose to come to it are seeking for a |
− | place where they can be illusions, and avoid their own reality. Yet when | + | place where they can be illusions, and avoid their own [[reality]]. Yet when |
| they find their own reality is even here, then they step back and let it lead | | they find their own reality is even here, then they step back and let it lead |
− | the way. What other choice is really theirs to make? To let illusions walk | + | the way. What other [[choice]] is really theirs to make? To let illusions walk |
− | ahead of truth is madness. But to let illusion sink behind the truth and let the | + | ahead of [[truth]] is madness. But to let illusion sink behind the truth and let the |
− | truth stand forth as what it is, is merely sanity. | + | truth stand forth as what it is, is merely [[sanity]]. |
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− | This is the simple choice we make today. The mad illusion will remain | + | This is the [[simple]] [[choice]] we make today. The mad illusion will remain |
− | awhile in evidence, for those to look upon who chose to come, and have not | + | awhile in [[evidence]], for those to look upon who chose to come, and have not |
− | yet rejoiced to find they were mistaken in their choice. They cannot learn | + | yet rejoiced to find they were mistaken in their [[choice]]. They cannot learn |
− | directly from the truth, because they have denied that it is so. And so they | + | directly from the truth, because they have [[denied]] that it is so. And so they |
| need a Teacher Who perceives their madness, but Who still can look | | need a Teacher Who perceives their madness, but Who still can look |
| beyond illusion to the simple truth in them. | | beyond illusion to the simple truth in them. |
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| If truth demanded they give up the world, it would appear to them as if it | | If truth demanded they give up the world, it would appear to them as if it |
− | asked the sacrifice of something that is real. Many have chosen to renounce | + | asked the [[sacrifice]] of something that is real. Many have chosen to [[renounce]] |
− | the world while still believing its reality. And they have suffered from a | + | the world while still believing its [[reality]]. And they have suffered from a |
| sense of loss, and have not been released accordingly. Others have chosen | | sense of loss, and have not been released accordingly. Others have chosen |
| nothing but the world, and they have suffered from a sense of loss still | | nothing but the world, and they have suffered from a sense of loss still |
− | deeper, which they did not understand. | + | deeper, which they did not [[understand]]. |
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− | Between these paths there is another road that leads away from loss of every | + | Between these [[paths]] there is another road that leads away from loss of every |
− | kind, for sacrifice and deprivation both are quickly left behind. This is the | + | kind, for [[sacrifice]] and [[deprivation]] both are quickly left behind. This is the |
| way appointed for you now. You walk this path as others walk, nor do you | | way appointed for you now. You walk this path as others walk, nor do you |
| seem to be distinct from them, although you are indeed. Thus can you serve | | seem to be distinct from them, although you are indeed. Thus can you serve |
− | them while you serve yourself, and set their footsteps on the way that God | + | them while you serve yourself, and set their [[footsteps]] on the way that [[God]] |
| has opened up to you, and them through you. | | has opened up to you, and them through you. |
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− | Illusion still appears to cling to you, that you may reach them. Yet it has | + | [[Illusion]] still appears to cling to you, that you may reach them. Yet it has |
| stepped back. And it is not illusion that they hear you speak of, nor illusion | | stepped back. And it is not illusion that they hear you speak of, nor illusion |
− | that you bring their eyes to look on and their minds to grasp. Nor can the | + | that you bring their eyes to look on and their [[minds]] to grasp. Nor can the |
− | truth, which walks ahead of you, speak to them through illusions, for the | + | [[truth]], which walks ahead of you, speak to them through illusions, for the |
| road leads past illusion now, while on the way you call to them, that they | | road leads past illusion now, while on the way you call to them, that they |
| may follow you. | | may follow you. |
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− | All roads will lead to this one in the end. For sacrifice and deprivation are | + | All roads will lead to this one in the end. For [[sacrifice]] and [[deprivation]] are |
− | paths that lead nowhere, choices for defeat, and aims that will remain | + | [[paths]] that lead nowhere, choices for [[defeat]], and aims that will remain |
| impossible. All this steps back as truth comes forth in you, to lead your | | impossible. All this steps back as truth comes forth in you, to lead your |
− | brothers from the ways of death, and set them on the way to happiness. | + | brothers from the ways of [[death]], and set them on the way to [[happiness]]. |
− | Their suffering is but illusion. Yet they need a guide to lead them out of it, | + | Their suffering is but illusion. Yet they need a [[guide]] to lead them out of it, |
− | for they mistake illusion for the truth. | + | for they mistake [[illusion]] for the [[truth]]. |
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− | Such is salvation's call, and nothing more. It asks that you accept the truth, | + | Such is [[salvation]]'s [[Calling|call]], and nothing more. It asks that you [[accept]] the truth, |
− | and let it go before you, lighting up the path of ransom from illusion. It is | + | and let it go before you, lighting up the [[path]] of [[ransom]] from [[illusion]]. It is |
| not a ransom with a price. There is no cost, but only gain. Illusion can but | | not a ransom with a price. There is no cost, but only gain. Illusion can but |
| seem to hold in chains the holy Son of God. It is but from illusions he is | | seem to hold in chains the holy Son of God. It is but from illusions he is |
| saved. As they step back, he finds himself again. | | saved. As they step back, he finds himself again. |
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− | Walk safely now, yet carefully, because this path is new to you. And you | + | Walk safely now, yet carefully, because this [[path]] is new to you. And you |
− | may find that you are tempted still to walk ahead of truth, and let illusions | + | may find that you are [[tempted]] still to walk ahead of truth, and let illusions |
− | be your guide. Your holy brothers have been given you, to follow in your | + | be your [[guide]]. Your holy brothers have been given you, to follow in your |
− | footsteps as you walk with certainty of purpose to the truth. It goes before | + | [[footsteps]] as you walk with [[certainty]] of [[purpose]] to the [[truth]]. It goes before |
| you now, that they may see something with which they can identify; | | you now, that they may see something with which they can identify; |
| something they understand to lead the way. | | something they understand to lead the way. |
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− | Yet at the journey's ending there will be no gap, no distance between truth | + | Yet at the [[journey]]'s ending there will be no [[gap]], no distance between truth |
| and you. And all illusions walking in the way you travelled will be gone | | and you. And all illusions walking in the way you travelled will be gone |
| from you as well, with nothing left to keep the truth apart from God's | | from you as well, with nothing left to keep the truth apart from God's |
− | completion, holy as Himself. Step back in faith and let truth lead the way. | + | completion, holy as Himself. Step back in [[faith]] and let [[truth]] lead the way. |
| You know not where you go. But One Who knows goes with you. Let Him | | You know not where you go. But One Who knows goes with you. Let Him |
| lead you with the rest. | | lead you with the rest. |
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− | When dreams are over, time has closed the door on all the things that pass | + | When [[dreams]] are over, time has closed the door on all the things that pass |
− | and miracles are purposeless, the holy Son of God will make no journeys. | + | and [[miracles]] are purposeless, the holy Son of God will make no [[journeys]]. |
− | There will be no wish to be illusion rather than the truth. And we step forth | + | There will be no [[wish]] to be [[illusion]] rather than the [[truth]]. And we step forth |
− | toward this, as we progress along the way that truth points out to us. This is | + | toward this, as we [[progress]] along the way that truth points out to us. This is |
| our final journey, which we make for everyone. We must not lose our way. | | our final journey, which we make for everyone. We must not lose our way. |
| For as truth goes before us, so it goes before our brothers who will follow | | For as truth goes before us, so it goes before our brothers who will follow |
| us. | | us. |
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− | We walk to God. Pause and reflect on this. Could any way be holier, or | + | We walk to God. Pause and [[reflect]] on this. Could any way be holier, or |
− | more deserving of your effort, of your love and of your full intent? What | + | more deserving of your [[effort]], of your [[love]] and of your full [[intent]]? What |
− | way could give you more than everything, or offer less and still content the | + | way could give you more than [[everything]], or offer less and still content the |
| holy Son of God? We walk to God. The truth that walks before us now is | | holy Son of God? We walk to God. The truth that walks before us now is |
| one with Him, and leads us to where He has always been. What way but this | | one with Him, and leads us to where He has always been. What way but this |
− | could be a path that you would choose instead? | + | could be a [[path]] that you would choose instead? |
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| Your feet are safely set upon the road that leads the world to God. Look not | | Your feet are safely set upon the road that leads the world to God. Look not |
− | to ways that seem to lead you elsewhere. Dreams are not a worthy guide for | + | to ways that seem to lead you elsewhere. Dreams are not a worthy [[guide]] for |
− | you who are God's Son. Forget not He has placed His Hand in yours, and | + | you who are God's Son. [[Forget]] not He has placed His Hand in yours, and |
− | given you your brothers in His trust that you are worthy of His trust in you. | + | given you your brothers in His [[trust]] that you are [[worthy]] of His trust in you. |
− | He cannot be deceived. His trust has made your pathway certain and your | + | He cannot be [[deceived]]. His trust has made your pathway certain and your |
− | goal secure. You will not fail your brothers nor your Self. | + | goal secure. You will not fail your brothers nor [[your Self]]. |
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− | And now He asks but that you think of Him a while each day, that He may | + | And now He asks but that you [[think]] of Him a while each day, that He may |
− | speak to you and tell you of His Love, reminding you how great His trust; | + | speak to you and tell you of [[His Love]], reminding you how great His [[trust]]; |
| how limitless His Love. In your Name and His Own, which are the same, | | how limitless His Love. In your Name and His Own, which are the same, |
− | we practice gladly with this thought today: | + | we [[practice]] gladly with this thought today: |
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| <center>''I will step back and let Him lead the way,''</center> | | <center>''I will step back and let Him lead the way,''</center> |