ACIM Daily Poem for Lesson #212, July 31st

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I have a function God would have me fill.

I seek the function that would set me free from all the vain illusions of the world. Only the function God has given me can offer freedom. Only this I seek, and only this will I accept as mine.

You know that you’re really livin’,

When your purpose in life is God-given.

Step by step on the road to Heaven,

YOUR function in life is to be forgiven,

And to forgive all wrongs you think you're given.

Your purpose is what you need to find

To free yourself from the chains of time --

You'll be joyful, loving and kind,

And know your body's not home to your mind.

Once you learn to really forgive

You can start to really live --

Then you'll know the freedom

Of living in the heavenly kingdom.

Walk free from your earthly prison --

This is the gift that God has given --

Every sin has been forgiven --

You will forever live in Heaven,

Where every prisoner has earned release,

And every soul has inner peace,

Where mortal bindings are cut with a knife

Once you know your purpose in life.

Forgiveness shines its light

And opens every eye shut tight --

You learn God's power and might,

And you are filled with delight,

Since every day of your life

Is suddenly made all right.

Joined in Spirit we'll always be --

We're not bodies -- we are free --

The truth now I can finally see:

I'm still as God created me.

From "Songs for Miracles -- ACIM Daily Poems" © Leo Vidal, 2014, All Rights Reserved

ACIM Daily Poem for Lesson #211, July 30th

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I am the holy Child of God Himself

In silence and in true humility I seek God's glory, to behold it in the Child whom He created as my Self.

From past ages dark and deep
You awakened from your sleep,
With old promises to keep,
And new fruits for you to reap.

The world has been released
And wonders never cease,
As you find inner peace
And blessings now increase.

Once you become free
It happens instantly,
And it's your guarantee
Of immortality,

Which comes from your identity --
The Child of God eternally --
All you'll know is glory
And death you will not see.

This is the end of cruelty --
We have abandoned savagery,
And all release our agony,
For we've become holy,
And all can live joyfully.

Joined in Spirit we'll always be --
We're not just bodies, we are free --
The truth now I can finally see:
I'm still as God created me.

From "Songs for Miracles -- ACIM Daily Poems" © Leo Vidal, 2014, All Rights Reserved

ACIM Daily Poem for Lesson #210, July 29th

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I choose the joy of God instead of pain.

Pain is my own idea. It is not a Thought of God, but one I thought apart from Him and from His Will. His Will is joy, and only joy for His beloved [Children]. And that I choose, instead of what I made. 


I gave up the thought of pain
And have never been the same.
I finally feel true joy,
And true happiness -- oh boy!

It is the will of God
To feel the thrill of God,
And I am still with God --
Fully fulfilled with God.

Once I fought with God
And had no thought of God,
But since Joy is now my choice,
I will forever rejoice
In a loud and happy voice.

Live these words and know they're true:
No one but YOU can affect you --
YOUR thoughts alone can cause you pain,
And negative thoughts bring no gain.

Nothing in this world can MAKE you sad,
And nothing is inherently bad --
YOU'RE the one with all the power --
Since on you God His Gifts did shower.

When you know who you really are
You'll shine brighter than a star,
And know that you've been given
The chance to live forever, in Heaven.

So I'm living in true humility,
Choosing what God chooses for me --
Knowing my choice has made me free,
And experiencing joy eternally --

Joined in Spirit we'll always be:
We're not just bodies, we are free --
The truth now I finally see:
I'm just as God created me.

From "Songs for Miracles -- ACIM Daily Poems" © Leo Vidal, 2014, All Rights Reserved

ACIM Daily Poem for Lesson #209, July 28th

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I feel the Love of God within me now.

The Love of God is what created me. The Love of God is everything I am. The Love of God within me sets me free.

Open your inner eye
And let your spirit fly --
Your home is in the sky --
Earthly dreams will pass you by,
And your Self will never die.

Since your world is filled with light,
You will never see the night,
And hidden in plain sight
Is everything that's white --
You've never felt so right --
You've no more need to fight.

Look below and above --
All you can see is love --
All you can feel is love --
All you can be is love.

Your illusions are peeling --
There's no more concealing --
His Truth God's revealing --
The ultimate feeling.

What you've meant to see
Is what you're meant to be --
The simple purity
Of divine simplicity.

Alive in Spirit we will be --
We're not bodies, we are free --
The truth now I finally see:
I'm still as God created me.

From "Songs for Miracles -- ACIM Daily Poems" © Leo Vidal, 2014, All Rights Reserved

ACIM Daily Poem for Lesson #208, July 27th

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Review of Lesson 188: 

The peace of God is shining in me now.

I'm feeling it, and how --
The Peace of God is in me now --
Enlightenment is my transition
To spiritual recognition.

We've always had the light within,
But now we really must begin --
It is the time
To let it shine 
All through your mind!

Watch Heaven's plan unfold --
Your magic carpet is unrolled --
Your gift that can't be sold --
Your truth forever told --
In you God's Light behold.

This light you proffer
Is what you offer --
You can't contain it,
So don't restrain it.

Your world's been painted
With light untainted,
So get acquainted:
Your Self is sainted.

Tell all you see:
"God's Peace Holy
Shines inside me."

Joined through Spirit we'll always be --
We're not bodies, we are free --
The truth now I can finally see:
I'm still as God created me.

From "Songs for Miracles -- ACIM Daily Poems"

© Leo Vidal, 2014, All Rights Reserved

ACIM Daily Poem for Lesson #207, July 26th

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I bless the world because I bless myself.

Here's a truth you must confess:
Giving increases what you possess.
When you follow God's laws without duress
You'll see yourself as God's likeness --
It won't cause you any stress --
Bless the world -- it's yourself you bless.

It certainly isn't nice
To have to sacrifice,
So here's some good advice:
Just break the ice --
Heaven will suffice
No matter what the price.

Today and tomorrow,
You can give up your sorrow --
Joy's not something to borrow.

When you give up every thing
Your heart will always sing,
And you will be expressing
The joy of eternal blessing.

Our skies will be cloudless
As God's Love is endless --
Don't let joy be soundless,
Since God's love is boundless.

Here is one thing for sure:
This world will not endure --
It gives little treasure
Of minimal measure,
And fleeting pleasure.

We can laugh at death
Until our last breath,
But it's now time to see
That immortality
Is our identity.

Your security
Is your purity --
You are Heavenly,
And not just merely
A mortal body.

One truth at last I always see:
One Spirit we will always be --
We always are forever free:
I'm still as God created me.

From "Songs for Miracles -- ACIM Daily Poems"

© Leo Vidal, 2014, All Rights Reserved

ACIM Daily Poem for Lesson #206, July 25th

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Today's Lesson:  Review of Lesson 186:

“Salvation of the world depends on me.”

“I am entrusted with the gifts of God, because I am His Son. And I would give His gifts where He intended them to be.”

• “I am not a body. I am free. For I am still as God created me.”

Here's a prayer we've known since birth:
"God's Will be done on earth."
And now's the time we understand
Our role in Heaven's plan.

We play our chosen roles
And help God save all souls --
It's the final revelation
That gives us each salvation.

Receiving God's Gifts
Will give you a lift,
So hear God's Call,
And you will never fall --
Just make the choice
To hear God's Voice.

If we always try
   We'll never die --
So never deny
   God's Cry.

Your soul will renew --
And all you have to do
Is be you.
It's a simple thing 
   To get through --
And you will be 
   Born anew.

Forgiveness is our form of love --
It is our daily norm of love --
It makes us each transform in love,
Until we each conform to love,
And then we will feel warm in love.

But Heaven is the home of love,
Where we forever live in love --
It is our gift from God above.

Infused with Spirit we shall be -- 
This holy truth I finally see: 
We're not bodies: we are free -- 
I'm still as God created me. 

From "Songs for Miracles -- ACIM Daily Poems"

© Leo Vidal, 2014, All Rights Reserved

ACIM Daily Poem for Lesson #205, July 24th

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Today's Lesson:  Review of Lesson 185:

I want the peace of God.

"The peace of God is everything I want. The peace of God is my one goal; the aim of all my living here, the end I seek, my purpose and my function and my life, while I abide where I am not at home."

If you really want peace,
And your final release,
False dreams must cease,
And joy must increase.

You need to be given
Awareness of Heaven --
Your thoughts interwoven
With love that is proven.

When God's Memory's restored
You will never be bored --
You'll be fully resurrected
And all mistakes corrected.

When God's Truth is realized,
Creation will be recognized,
So it's an excellent start
To seek peace in your heart.

You'll move beyond delusions
And be free of illusions--
All desires will be tamed
When peace is your aim.

God's Peace is why we're here --
We must let go of fear --
Give up our schemes,
And our earthly dreams.

There's no need to bleed
If success is guaranteed,
And we'll never be crucified
If all our needs are satisfied.

United in Spirit we shall be --
We're not bodies: we are free --
The truth now I finally see:
I'm still as God created me.

From "Songs for Miracles -- ACIM Daily Poems" © Leo Vidal, 2014, All Rights Reserved

ACIM Daily Poem for Lesson #204, July 23rd

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Today's Lesson:  Review of Lesson 184:

The Name of God is my inheritance.

We all need the opportunity

To find community

In our unity --

And no one has immunity.

It’s not insanity

To avoid our vanity,

And seek humanity

In Christianity.

Our joint paternity

Creates fraternity,

Which lasts for eternity,

And not just modernity.

We all seek serenity,

And find our dignity

In the infinity

Of our divinity.

But materiality

Isn’t reality --

It’s only banality

And brutality.

So it’s not a crime

To be free from time --

Liberty bells chime

For our peace sublime.

There’s no separate entity

That shares your identity,

And you won't find sanctity

In lack of chastity --

For we're not bodies, we are free --

Joined in Spirit we'll always be --

The holy truth I finally see --

I'm still as God created me.

From "Songs for Miracles -- ACIM Daily Poems" © Leo Vidal, 2014, All Rights Reserved

ACIM Daily Poem for Lesson #203, July 22nd

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Today's Lesson:  Review of Lesson 183:

" I call upon God's Name and on my own."

• The Name of God is my deliverance from every thought of evil and of sin, because it is my own as well as His.
• I am not a body. I am free. For I am still as God created me.

God's Name and your name
Have always been the same --
An inheritance better than fame.

Since you belong to God,
You will respond to God --
His Name will echo
In your mind and soul.

When you finally see God
You will finally be God --
You'll respect yourself,
And protect yourself,
And not reject yourself --

You'll know the truth of who you are,
And call God's Name upon your star --
God will now respond to you,
And make a holy bond with you.

When you're in a holy place,
The angels always keep you safe --
All sins they will erase --
You'll know a state of grace.

United in Spirit we shall be --
United in eternity --
Not just bodies, we are free --
The truth I finally see:
   "I'm still as God created me."

From "Songs for Miracles -- ACIM Daily Poems"

© Leo Vidal, 2014, All Rights Reserved

ACIM Daily Poem for Lesson #202, July 21st

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Today's Lesson:  Review of Lesson 182:

“I will be still an instant and go home.”  

• Why would I choose to stay an instant more where I do not belong, when God Himself has given me His Voice to call me home?

I've learned to be still --
It's such a thrill --
And yet still,
I'm only here until
I've had my fill,
And do God's Will.

Every place I see,
I long to be --
Every thing I see
Belongs to me --
Humanity
Longs to be free.

I'm finally wise --
I realize
God's Home defies
Our earth and skies.

Go for a ride --
We've stemmed the tide --
With God abide --
In God confide.

It's God's Universe and mine --
I've never felt so fine --
The Holy Instant in time
Has brought light to my mind.

I've come to my home --
My peaceful Shalom --
All things become known 
When at last we atone.

We're not bodies, we are free --
United in Love we'll always be:
"I'm still as God created me."

From "Songs for Miracles -- ACIM Daily Poems"

© Leo Vidal, 2014, All Rights Reserved