Lesson 72 – Letting Go of Grievances
Description:
In this episode of Deep Dive into A Course in Miracles, we explore Lesson 72, which examines how grievances act as attacks on God’s plan for salvation. By holding grievances, we reinforce the illusion of separation, particularly through identification with the body, obscuring divine truth. The lesson encourages replacing grievances with acceptance and openness to God’s guidance. Through meditation and inquiry, we reconnect with salvation, align with divine will, and restore inner peace. 🎧✨
Briefing Doc:
Lesson 72 – “Holding Grievances is an Attack on God’s Plan for Salvation”
Introduction
Lesson 72 of A Course in Miracles examines the destructive nature of grievances, framing them as direct attacks on God’s plan for salvation. This lesson explores the ego’s attempt to replace divine truth with illusions, emphasizing the importance of releasing grievances to reconnect with the light of truth and the divine plan already accomplished within.
Key Themes and Insights
Grievances as Attacks on God’s Plan
• Grievances are not passive; they actively oppose God’s salvation plan.
• Quote: “Holding grievances is an attack on God’s plan for salvation.”
• The ego fosters grievances to replace God’s plan with its own, rooted in separation and illusion.
The Ego’s Role: Separation and Identification with the Body
• The ego manifests the body as a symbol of separation, limiting communication and reinforcing isolation.
• Quote: “The fundamental wish of the ego is to replace God.”
• Grievances arise from the body’s actions and trap individuals in a cycle of judgment and fear.
• Quote: “If His Son is but a body, so must He be as well.”
The Misguided Salvation of the Ego
• The ego’s salvation plan links happiness to bodily pleasures or pain, distorting the truth.
• Quote: “The body is your only savior. It is the death of God and your salvation.”
• This perspective leads to suffering and the belief that salvation equals death.
Releasing Grievances and Recognizing Inner Truth
• True salvation lies within, beyond the body and its illusions.
• Quote: “The light of truth is in us, where God placed it. It is the body that is outside us, and it is not our concern.”
• Acknowledging this inner light ends the attack on God’s plan.
Accepting God’s Plan
• Salvation does not require effort; it has already been accomplished by God.
• Quote: “Where His plan is accepted, it is already accomplished.”
• Asking God directly about salvation cultivates clarity and openness.
• Quote: “What is salvation, Father? I do not know. Tell me, that I may understand.”
Listening to God’s Voice
• Grievances drown out God’s Voice. Releasing them creates space for divine guidance.
• Quote: “We have shouted our grievances so loudly that we have not listened to His Voice.”
• Trusting in God’s response restores hope and aligns us with His will.
• Quote: “He will answer. Be determined to hear.”
Practical Exercises
1. Reflection and Inquiry:
• Ask: “What is salvation, Father? I do not know. Tell me, that I may understand.”
• Wait silently, with eyes closed, for God’s response.
2. Acknowledging Grievances:
• Identify current grievances and recognize them as obstacles to salvation.
• Replace grievances with the thought: “Holding grievances is the opposite of God’s plan for salvation. And only His plan will work.”
3. Daily Affirmations:
• Repeat throughout the day: “I am willing to follow God’s plan for salvation, not my own.”
Core Quotes
• “Holding grievances is an attack on God’s plan for salvation.”
• “The light of truth is in us, where God placed it.”
• “What is salvation, Father? I do not know. Tell me, that I may understand.”
• “Be determined to hear.”
Conclusion
Lesson 72 invites a profound shift from ego-based illusions to divine truth. By recognizing grievances as barriers to salvation, we can release them and align with God’s plan, which is already fulfilled. The practice of inquiry, reflection, and trust in God’s guidance restores inner peace and reveals the light of truth within.