A Course in Miracles (ACIM) discusses the concept of grace in a spiritual context, distinct from traditional religious interpretations. In ACIM, grace is understood as a state of divine influence that flows naturally from God to all of His creations, fostering spiritual awakening and inner peace. This grace is not earned through deeds or rituals but is inherent and always available to everyone. It emphasizes the idea that God’s Love is unconditional and that grace is a gift that helps in transcending the ego and experiencing oneness with God and all creation. Grace in ACIM is closely tied to forgiveness, inner peace, and the recognition of the divine presence in all beings.
A Course in Miracles includes numerous lessons in its Workbook for Students, many of which touch on themes related to grace, such as forgiveness, love, inner peace, and the relinquishment of ego. However, the Course does not always use the term “grace” explicitly in these lessons. Here are a few lessons that, while they may not mention grace directly, align closely with its conceptual framework in ACIM:
- Lesson 46: “God is the Love in which I forgive.”
- Lesson 67: “Love created me like itself.”
- Lesson 68: “Love holds no grievances.”
- Lesson 78: “Let miracles replace all grievances.”
- Lesson 79: “Let me recognize the problem so it can be solved.”
- Lesson 122: “Forgiveness offers everything I want.”
- Lesson 189: “I feel the Love of God within me now.”
- Lesson 198: “Only my condemnation injures me.”
- Lesson 341: “I can attack but my own sinlessness, and it is only that which keeps me safe.”
These lessons, among others, encapsulate the essence of grace as it is understood in ACIM – a divine state of love, forgiveness, and peace that is always present and accessible.