Resting in God is not simply a matter of thinking about it, but an actual, undismayed state of being. It will carry you through storms, past misery and pain, loss and death, to the certainty of a divine life.
It has power to end suffering for all, and to awaken a vision of truth in your heart that sees through all appearances. It is a powerful way to call to all your brothers and welcome them into the holy sanctuary of your inner rest.
Purpose
The purpose of this exercise is to sink into stillness and the healing it evokes. The best way to do this is by repeating "I rest in god." Completely undismayed, this thought will carry you through storms and strife, past misery and pain, past loss and death, and onward to the certainty of God. There is no suffering it cannot heal, and no problem it cannot solve. And no appearance but will turn to truth before the eyes of you who rest in God. The best part? The entire experience only takes about five minutes! And you can do it every hour on the hour. The results will be truly mind-blowing! Besides the obvious health benefits, this little book will also enhance your ability to see things beyond the ordinary.
Significance
The significance of acim i rest in god is that it calls to you the idea that your rest, in God, is undisturbed by world storms and strife. This thought has power to heal all suffering and to bring you into the vision that sees past appearances. You will be able to rest through all the sorrow and pain of this world, without ego involvement or any misgivings about what you may be doing, but rooted deeply in your inner knowing that you are at peace with the One beyond the turmoil of time and space.
Each time you rest in this idea, healing comes to a tired mind, to a bird with broken wings, to a stream long dry. The world is born again each time you repeat this. Hour by hour you remember that you came to bring the peace of God into this world, that it might take its rest in God with you. You call to all your brothers, near and far, unborn and passed by, and let them know that they too can rest in God through you.
Remarks
This rest, this peace, this safety and happiness are inseparable from the fact that you have chosen to come home to God. You have made Him the source of all your happiness and joy, your center and focus in life. This rest is a gift to God and will deepen your relationship with Him, making it more and more possible for you to make faster progress on the path of your awakening.
Whenever you find yourself in doubt about your ability to remain undismayed by the thoughts that pass through your mind, return to this thought of "I rest in God." Completely undismayed, this thought will carry you through storms and strife, past misery and pain, past loss and death, and onward to the certainty of God. It will heal all your suffering, solve all your problems, and bring all appearances to truth before the eyes of you who rest in Him. You will call to all your brothers, and they will come to your aid, because they know that you have rested in Him and let Him speak through you.
Final Words
A rest of the mind is a state of awareness that allows you to see, feel and think the way God intended you to. The most significant and notable effect of this enlightened state is the rebirth or renewal that takes place in your life. This is not a flash in the pan, but a long-term process that requires you to become more and more aware of your divinity as the Son of God that you are. This is a difficult task, but one that you must undertake in the spirit of love. The best part is that you will never regret it, because the reward will be a life of joy and gratitude.