You are entitled to miracles because of what you are. You will receive
miracles because of what God is. And you will offer miracles because you
are one with God. Again, how simple is salvation! It is merely a
statement of your true identity. It is this that we will celebrate
today.
Your claim to miracles does not lie in your illusions about yourself. It
does not depend on any magical powers you have ascribed to yourself, nor
on any of the rituals you have devised. It is inherent in the truth of
what you are. It is implicit in what God your Father is. It was ensured
in your creation, and guaranteed by the laws of God.
Today we will claim the miracles which are your right, since they belong
to you. You have been promised full release from the world you made. You
have been assured that the Kingdom of God is within you, and can never
be lost. We ask no more than what belongs to us in truth. Today, however,
we will also make sure that we will not content ourselves with less.
Begin the longer practice period by telling yourself quite confidently
that you are entitled to miracles. Closing your eyes, remind yourself
that you are asking only for what is rightfully yours. Remind yourself
also that miracles are never taken from one and given to another, and
that in asking for your rights you are upholding the rights of everyone.
Miracles do not obey the laws of this world. They merely follow from the
laws of God.
After this brief introductory phase, wait quietly for the assurance that
your request is granted. You have asked for the salvation of the world
and for your own. You have requested that you be given the means by
which this is accomplished. You cannot fail to be assured in this. You are
but asking that the Will of God be done. In doing this, you do not
really ask for anything. You state a fact that cannot be denied.
The Holy Spirit cannot but assure you that your request is granted. The
fact that you accepted must be so. There is no room for doubt and
uncertainty today. We are asking a real question at last. The answer is a
simple statement of a simple fact. You will receive the
assurance that you seek.
Our shorter practice periods will be frequent, and will also be devoted
to a reminder of a simple fact. Tell yourself often today:
“I am entitled to miracles.”
Ask for them whenever a situation arises in which they are called for.
You will recognize these situations; you are not relying on yourself to
find them, you are therefore fully entitled to receive it whenever you
ask.
Remember, too, not to be satisfied with less than the perfect answer. Be
quick to tell yourself, should you be tempted:
“I will not trade miracles for grievances.
I want only what belongs to me.
God has established miracles as my right.”