The Problem and the Answer

Trust is the foundation on which our ability to fulfill our function rests. Our function is to forgive and to be happy. Faithfulness helps us to become more advanced in our trust. We learn how important it is to place our problems in the Holy Spirit's hands and await His divine answer. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 7, Rev. Deb shares that with trust and faith, we can realize how truly held we are in the arms of God.

Jesus tells us in A Course in Miracles that defense is fear. Each time we defend, we increase the fear. But what are we defending? The ego. Since we have the belief that we cannot trust God, we continue to plan and scheme to save the face of the ego. However, the good news is we have another way to choose: We can choose to trust. We can be open to change and open to receive inner wisdom. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 6, Rev. Deb shares that seeking for guidance outside of ourselves, or following our own plans, will never truly fulfill us or make us happy.

Jesus tells us in A Course in Miracles that we do not place our trust in Him but instead we place it in the ego. This is where the mistrust of God lies. If we can step back, realize we do not know the answer to any of our seeming problems, and simply be still in the quiet with Him, we will receive exactly what we need. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 5, Rev. Deb says the rewards of God are found when we place our trust in Him.

Jesus tells us in A Course in Miracles that to us who live here in the world, healing is very frightening. Many of us feel damaged in some way, and so we are afraid to trust and experience peace. These experiences from our past have caused us to hold grievances and judgments, keeping the love of others and God away from us. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 4, Rev. Deb shares how the miracle of forgiveness with the Holy Spirit will set us free so we can live a life of trust.

We believe we know the answer to anything that appears in our lives. The opposite is true. By being open to the recognition that I do not know the meaning of anything I perceive, it is the beginning of trusting God. We can learn to accept responsibility for our own mind and accept the power of choice. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 3, Rev. Deb shares her wisdom and asks you to answer a simple question: "Do I want the problem or do I want the answer?"

If we trust in only ourselves, it opens the door for worry and concern, anxiety and fear. Trusting in God is our perfect safety. In this Walk of Trust series, Lesson 2, Rev. Deb shares her wisdom and the practice from Lesson 47-God is the strength in which I trust.

Join Rev. Deb as we embark on a journey to building our foundation of trust. These 21 Lessons to Practical Application will support you as you do so. This episode we begin with Lesson 1-The Answer to Prayer.

Our relationships are our classroom where we can learn our union with God. Our goal is to join with them and realize our Oneness. Jesus is here to help us. He's given us A Course in Miracles. Jesus offers to help us: "If you want to be like me I will help you, knowing that we are alike. If you want to be different, I will wait until you change your mind. I can teach you, but only you can choose to listen to my teaching."

Rev. Deb shares a mindfulness meditation for newcomers and practitioners alike. She connects meditation to A Course in Miracles and how the Workbook Lessons are a meditation technique in and of themselves. More information on our meditation and ACIM class is available at www.miraclesone.org.

When you first wake up in the morning, do you reach for your smartphone to read Facebook or email? Is the TV turned on immediately? If so, perhaps take a look again at your morning routine. A Course in Miracles reminds us often to take time for silence: "Set apart from listening to the world, and choose instead a gentle listening to the Word of God." Rev. Deb speaks of such today and how you can incorporate the quiet into your everyday life. She will also be presenting a retreat and class later in May regarding the same topic. You can be still a moment and listen to God.