So today's reflection on A Course in Miracles is Lesson 186: Salvation of the world depends on me.

When I read this lesson, I can get a little confused. My mind tells me I don’t really understand what it’s saying. It seems to go in several directions, and somehow I’m not able to grasp what the lesson is saying. At least, that’s what I experience when I read it.

But what really happens is that my ego reacts—to the words, to the grandiosity, to the task described in the lesson. The ego hears that salvation of the world depends on me and immediately pushes back. It says, “That’s too much. That’s not for you. Who do you think you are?” It uses fear to cloud the message. It makes me afraid of what it means, of how I’m supposed to do that. How can little me have a task in saving the world? It all seems so strange and overwhelming—if I listen to the ego.

The point is: don’t get scared. Don’t overcomplicate the task. The lesson actually says it very clearly. You will be guided. You have a guide with you—the Holy Spirit. And you already have all the knowledge and capabilities you need to fulfill your task. Salvation of the world doesn’t mean doing something you’re not equipped for, or not ready for. That’s just the ego talking again, trying to make you believe you’re not enough. The lesson says otherwise. You already have what you need.

And there are really just two things you need to do. First, trust the Holy Spirit. Second, be willing to forgive. Forgiveness here means letting go of your old ideas and beliefs. It means being open to something new. The Holy Spirit will guide you, but will also place you in situations where your old beliefs will block you. That’s why you have to be willing to let them go. Let go of how you think things are, and listen instead.

If you choose to have faith in the Holy Spirit’s guidance, if you let go of your own ideas, then you will almost automatically fulfill your task in the world. You will do your part in the salvation of the world. It’s unavoidable. That’s how it works.

So the real point of this lesson is to let go. Let go of your own beliefs. Meditate on God, as the earlier lessons have taught. Open up. Listen. Follow the inspiration. Act on it. The Holy Spirit will bring you whatever you need. Whatever the situation, whatever the need, it will be fulfilled in a way that makes sense in that moment. You don’t have to worry about whether you’ll have what you need. That’s not your job. That’s his. He will go before you. He will make sure everything is in place. The knowledge, the tools, the support—they’ll be there.

Salvation of the world is not difficult. What can seem difficult is letting go of our own ideas, because we hold onto them so tightly. But they have to go. We have to trust.

So that was my reflection on today’s lesson. I hope you have an inspiring and peaceful day. God bless you.

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