Consciousness is the greatest gift that mankind was ever given. It takes a lifetime of inner work to see that this is the case, but it is worth waiting for. Jesus died conscious and in so doing, became the Christ (the Christed one).

We want badly to become so enlightened that people are drawn to our wisdom. I hate to enlighten you, but this is decidedly not the case. Instead you will be ostracized for your inner knowing if you try to betray it outwardly. Jesus died for this so-called sin, if you remember your spiritual lessons.

Vernon Howard spoke about the truth (Christ) in every talk he gave. As I grow older, I become richer in grace, but not necessarily any wiser. Perhaps a bit more willing to confess my sins to myself.

It doesn’t matter if you are bad or good; it does matter that you can summon up a witness to your thoughts, feelings and actions. The Christ within is ready, willing and able to forgive you ten thousand times over. This is true mercy and it is flowing like a river into your darkened heart.

We all have things we have done that have caused us deep and lasting shame. What a miracle it is to be able to forgive yourself, just by becoming conscious that this is so. We can go through our days witnessing our actual state and knowing that we are forgiven.

“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Never forget those seven words. They are your ticket to eternal forgiveness. You can forget forgiving others, for the whole world is within you and your consciousness goes before you to make the crooked places straight. All is well. All is well.

Now you have become a bearer of good news instead of a harbinger of bad news. Rejoice, for the prodigal son and daughter are forgiven. All is well, indeed.

Vicki Woodyard