THE GIFTS OF GOD — Sondra Ray and Markus Ray on A Course in Miracles

TEXT; II. REVELATION, TIME, & MIRACLES

Sondra & Markus discuss section II. of Chapter #1 of the Text of ACIM. Our communion with God opens the channel for Revelation. It is beyond our thought and understanding. Miracles, on the other hand, enter into our consciousness and induce action that is interpersonal. Jesus is not asking for "awe" toward Him, but rather respect and willingness to follow his wise directions. The different levels of Revelation, Miracles, and Consciousness are explained.

TEXT #1, I. 41-50 The Principles of Miracles

Sondra & Markus complete the 50 Principles of Miracles in this Podcast. The God Created universe has a Sphere of Celestial Order that governs even the "laws" of physical matter. We are given miracles to lift us above the "physical laws" into the Laws of Love that restore our world to the perfection of this Celestial Order.

¶ 31-40 Principles of Miracles

Markus & Sondra further discuss the 50 Principles of Miracles. The miracles are here to correct our perception. They are not meritorious of awe, but rather gratitude. They are everyday events that restore us to the Celestial Order of things. Miracles get us out of "lack thoughts" and put us in the protective order of Divine Providence. Miracles get us in the fullness of our life of abundance.

The Principles of Miracles; ¶ 21-30

Sondra & Markus discuss the next ten principles of miracles. How do we overcome fear? What does it mean to rise to a higher level of our Being? These are questions asked and answered in this podcast on the Text of A Course in Miracles. Some of the most fundamental principles need to be clarified so our study is applied, and the Miracles we are receiving make perfect sense.

The Principles of Miracles ¶ 11-20

Prayer is the medium of miracles. Sondra and Markus give focus to prayer, a new Divine Mother invocation, and a deep dive into the first Chapter in the Text of A Course in Miracles. Chapter #1 starts with 50 principles of miracles. One by one, Sondra and Markus discuss these principles and shed light on their application.

Principles of Miracles 1-10

Sondra & Markus begin the TEXT of A Course in Miracles with an auspicious invocation with the Holy Spirit's INTRODUCTION to ACIM—"A required Course" indeed, designed to "remove the blocks to the awareness of Love's Presence." The begin with Chapter 1, The Meaning of Miracles, and with Section I. The Principles of Miracles. Welcome to this Undertaking. We are happy to have you along in this unprecedented exploration.

3. The Practice of Psychotherapy

III. The Question of Payment

The holy relationship of the Psychotherapist and the Patient is not entered into for the money. Yet, an exchange may take place. The Therapist gives what he may see is needed, in terms of Forgiveness in himself and his patient, to take them both to a more sane place. The patient may supply the money the Therapist needs in order to do his work of this holy exchange. But all value is in the Holy Relationship in which the Therapist and Patient are seen as equals in the eyes of God, and all "thoughts that hurt" are forgiven in both, restoring both to JOY, and having a full healing of all pain and suffering.

3. The Practice of Psychotherapy

I. The Selection of Patients

II. Is Psychotherapy a Profession?

This Section 3. is the recognition that GOD arranges all meetings. Where two or more are gathered in His Name, His Presence must be there to affect the relationship. This is what is actually happening between the "Therapist" and the "Patient." Even what is communicated is not up to the Therapist to decide. An open minded "therapist" meets the "patient" without an agenda. What is needed will be revealed in the exchange, and bot will be freed of all guilt, in the mutual acceptance of the Atonement.

PPPP 2. ; VII. The Ideal Patient-Therapist Relationship

Every encounter is an opportunity to heal. There is no difference between the "therapist" and the "patient." The "patient" is the one who can heal the "therapist" of his own misperceptions. The Christ enters this ideal relationship to enact the forgiveness necessary for healing to take place. This is unique to this treatise on Psychotherapy. It invites a Higher Presence into the process.

PPPP 2; VI; The Definition of Healing

The definition of healing depends on the definition of the sickness as "unforgiveness." Guilt would have to be present, and the healing would have to involve forgiveness. Forgiveness is the remedy for "guilt," either projected onto ourselves or onto "others." The forgiveness has to happen between the "therapist" and the "patient." Healing is then a collaborative venture. The patient shows the therapist what he must forgive in himself, and as he does is the patient released as well through the remedy of forgiveness.