Lesson 74 – There Is No Will But God’s

Description:

In this episode of Deep Dive into A Course in Miracles, we explore Lesson 74, which emphasizes the unity of God’s Will as the source of true peace. Through meditative exercises centered on the affirmation “There is no will but God’s,” this lesson guides us to release inner conflict and align with divine truth. It encourages the recognition of joy and authentic peace, contrasting it with mere withdrawal or avoidance. Join us as we learn to identify and overcome conflicting thoughts, embracing the harmony that comes from aligning with God’s Will. 🎧✨

Briefing Doc:

Lesson 74 from A Course in Miracles – “There Is No Will but God’s”

Central Theme:

The unity of divine will is the cornerstone of this lesson, emphasizing that only God’s will truly exists. It encourages recognizing this unity as a means to dissolve inner conflicts and achieve lasting, profound peace.

Key Insights:

1. Recognition of the Unity of Will

• Core affirmation: “There is no will but God’s.”

• By acknowledging that our will aligns with God’s, the belief in conflict becomes irrelevant.

• Quote: “When you have recognized this, you have recognized that your will is His. The belief that conflict is possible has disappeared.”

2. Conflict as an Illusion

• Conflicts arise from the illusion of a will separate from God’s.

• Without this illusion, conflict has no real basis.

• Quote: “Without illusions, conflict is impossible.”

3. True Peace vs. False Withdrawal

• True peace stems from harmony with divine will, characterized by increased joy and vitality.

• A false peace may manifest as withdrawal or lethargy, which is not genuine.

• Quote: “Peace is characterized by joy.”

4. Spiritual Practice

• Key steps:

• Repeat the affirmation: “There is no will but God’s.”

• Identify and counter conflicting thoughts with: “These conflict thoughts are meaningless.”

• For specific conflicts, apply:

“There is no will but God’s. I share it with Him. My conflicts about … cannot be real.”

• This practice helps recognize and release conflict-driven thoughts.

5. Daily Application

• In shorter periods: Repeat, “I seek His peace today,” and dedicate time to this inward pursuit.

• Consistency is crucial, even if the peace sought is not immediately experienced.

Key Quotes:

• “There is no will but God’s.”

• “When you have recognized this, you have recognized that your will is His.”

• “Peace is characterized by joy.”

• “There is no will but God’s. I seek His peace today.”

Final Summary:

Lesson 74 of A Course in Miracles teaches that the unity of divine will is the key to eliminating inner conflict and achieving authentic peace. Through repeated affirmations, observation of conflicting thoughts, and alignment with God’s will, individuals can transcend the illusion of conflict. This process leads to genuine joy and profound inner peace, rooted in the understanding that only God’s will prevails.