Who is the light of the world except God's Son? This, then, is merely a
statement of the truth about yourself. It is the opposite of a statement of
pride, of arrogance, or of self-deception. It does not describe the self-concept
you have made. It does not refer to any of the characteristics with which you
have endowed your idols. It refers to you as you were created by God. It simply
states the truth.
To the ego, today's idea is the epitome of self-glorification. But the ego
does not understand humility, mistaking it for self debasement. Humility
consists of accepting your role in salvation, and in taking no other. It is not
humility to insist that you cannot be the light of the world, if that is the
function God assigned to you. It is only arrogance that would assert this
function cannot be for you, and arrogance is always of the ego.
True humility requires that you accept today's idea because it is God's
Voice which tells you it is true. This is a beginning step in accepting your
real function on earth. It is a giant stride toward taking your rightful place
in salvation. It is a positive assertion of your right to be saved, and an
acknowledgment of the power that is given you to save others.
You will want to think about this idea as often as possible today. It is the
perfect answer to all illusions, and therefore to all temptation. It brings all
the images you have made about yourself to the truth, and helps you depart in
peace, unburdened and certain of your purpose.
As many practice periods as possible should be undertaken today, although each
one need not exceed a minute or two. They should begin with telling yourself:
"I am the light of the world. That is my only function. That is why I am here."
Then think about these statements for a
short while, preferably with your eyes closed if the situation permits. Let a
few related thoughts come to you, and repeat the idea to yourself if your mind
wanders away from the central thought.
Be sure both to begin and end the day with a practice period. Thus you will
awaken with an acknowledgment of the truth about yourself, reinforce it
throughout the day, and turn to sleep as you re-affirm your function and your
only purpose here. These two practice periods may be longer than the rest, if
you find them helpful and want to extend them.
Today's idea goes far beyond the ego's petty views of what you are and what
your purpose is. As a bringer of salvation, this is obviously necessary. This is
the first of a number of giant steps we will take in the next few weeks. Try
today to begin to build a firm foundation for these advances.
You are the light of the world. God has built His plan for the salvation of His
Son on you.
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