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Deep down all I wanted, from the very beginning, was the Peace of God…
Well, here I am writing my 3rd blog article… I wish I could say that it is coming easy, but it’s not. I’m back to the same exact spot as last month. Everything I already wrote just wasn’t “right”. How do I define right? Right is when you just know it, deep down, like… This Is It. It’s just a feeling.
So I’m going to do the same thing I did last time, just speak from my heart.
We just got back from the Community Miracles Center ACIM Conference in Las Vegas, it was amazing. Can you imagine 500 ACIM lovers under one roof!!! I met all these wonderful people that until then were in my cyber world. So many hugs, so many smiles, so many people completely lit up with God’s love. It was so awesome. Quite a few people came up to me and said they loved my blog articles, so that gives me courage, the courage to write on. After all, how do you follow a blog post that is written by Lisa Natoli, or Bill Free or Linda Leland? Can you hear my heart racing?
So here goes… before writing this, I just sat in silence and I asked the Holy Spirit to guide me… I gave up all desire to make it sound “good” or “witty” or “funny”. The only word I keep getting is “RAW”. That is what comes through, just be raw, share your experience.
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The next 40-Day Program is coming up in just 16 days. We have almost 1700 people already signed up and I thought, “What do I want to share. What do I really want people to hear?”
I have experiences about my transformation that I want to share about relationships, parenting, motherhood, abundance & tithing, but really, it’s just “TMI” (Too Much Information) all in one blog post. So I think I will make it a series.
I was trying to think of the one most profound thing that I took away from the first 40-Day Program I did with Lisa, and I found it. Deep down all I wanted, from the very beginning was the Peace of God.
But how do you define that? I was so used to thinking of things from the perspective of fixing things… deciding exactly what needed to happen to make everything ok. I was constantly in my head… planning, worrying, trying to fix.
Then I remember Lisa in the 40-Day Program talking about claiming, “I want the Peace of God”. How could it be that simple? How could I just ask for that. I need to ask for ALL these things to be different for me to have the Peace of God. I need my son Cole to be “cured” from his colon issues, I need my son Ryan’s OCD to go away. I need to find a job, I need to get over the embarrassment of losing my marriage and that huge house and my Lexus and that awesome Gluten Free-Vegan Bakery I started. I need to be really skinny again.
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Then I remember Lisa making it so simple, she said:
We don’t have to ask for ANYTHING TO BE DIFFERENT!
We just have to ask for the Peace of God
and then we WILL SEE IT DIFFERENT.
And that is exactly what happened…
I remember what the mornings used to be like when we first lost the house and moved into a rental home. It was total chaos… everyone yelling at each other trying to get out the door for school. Cole would throw a diaper over the balcony from upstairs, of course, right when Ryan was coming out of his room. I was like seriously… there are no accidents… How do you handle a 12-year-old child with Down syndrome still in diapers with a brother who was an absolute germ-a-phobe! Sometimes I would go outside to take the trash out just so I could cry where the kids wouldn’t see me.
So I just took that one tiny, first step… I followed what Lisa said… Ask for the Peace of God, in EVERYTHING! This is available to you too, to all of us, if we just ask.
I am not kidding that when I started using this practice of silently saying “I Want The Peace of God”, inside my head…
No matter WHAT kind of madness was going on… Things started to change!
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When my attitude changed, the whole dynamic of the house changed. I even started singing this obnoxious old song by Minnie Riperton called “Lovin’ You”. You know that one with the really, really high-pitched tune, that says “La, La, La, La”. My kids would shudder when I tried to hit that really high pitch. I would start laughing and tell them to laugh all they want, but in about 5 minutes, they were going to be walking around the house singing it too! And it really happened.
Here is a link if you want to hear the song I am talking about…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE0pwJ5PMDg
You will crack up when you hear just how high-pitched this is…
One of the things I always thank Lisa for is creating the 40-Day Program because it opened my whole heart and mind to A Course in Miracles. It was a catalyst and it truly gave my children their mother back. Because I was so lost and in a very deep depression. It was like my spirit was gone, and I was just going through the motions, just trying to survive. I remember my ex-husband coming in the front door to take my daughter Katie to school one morning and he told me that his 95-year-old aunt had just passed away and he said that is how you are going to die, all alone, with the TV remote in your hand. And I thought how could I possibly be asking for this. Well apparently I asked for every bit of it, and this is what it took to wake me up. To wake me up to the truth of who I really am.
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So no matter what may be happening in your life,
no matter what you may be experiencing,
all you have to do is take that first step.
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Start asking for the Peace of God in every moment, and then Lisa took it a step further, she asked us to start saying “I Am The Peace of God”. Because when you change a statement from I want to I am, this is powerful, because you start to truly embody it. It takes us out of our littleness, out of victim mode and catapults us to become the truest expression of ourselves.
This is one of my favorite quotes from the ACIM text about this:
That is why Jesus tells us, “Your practice must therefore rest upon your willingness to let all littleness go. The instant in which magnitude dawns upon you is but as far away as your desire for it. As long as you desire it not and cherish littleness instead, by so much is it far from you. By so much as you want it will you bring it nearer.” (2:1-4)
Stay tuned for more blog posts in the future!
If you would like to take the 40-Day Program or tell a friend about it, here is the link to sign up:
https://www.teachersofgod.org/40day
And Remember… You ARE The Peace of God.
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How bad did I want the Peace of God? REALLY BAD!!!
AND I GOT IT!!!!
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Love,
Judy Morton
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Dear Judy,
I enjoyed your latest blog post.
Blessings,
Todd Cosart
Hi Judy, I love your writing! You had me laughing hysterically at the part about “you are going to die, all alone, with the TV remote in your hand” because it hit too close to home. “I am the peace of God.” That is a great reminder because that is all I truly desire. I needed that, thanks!
You totally got me. omgosh, I might die watching movies all alone … Or at the library, or when Im with my family … Who can predict this, and why should anyone worry about. We are the peace of God. We are the children of God, brother/sister to Jesus, full of light and love. And yes, somedays our energy is so low, its all we can do to say that, and then sing, lalalala … Lovin you, and instantly, our mind feels better. Great blog, thank you. I’m going to find a CD of Minnie for the car, such a joyful song. Ive recently added Lionel Ritchie to the collection, Dancing on the Ceiling …no sadness there. Enjoy what’s left of the week and weekend, girlfriend.
Three compelling blogs in a row! That’s a hat trick in ice hockey. In blog writing is that called Bombshell Blogging!? It should be. Once again, you touched my heart and inspired me. I Am the Peace of God. And oh! I want that all the time so very much. I’m looking forward to the 40 Day Program again; and I’m deeply in love with the Living in Purpose course.
I love you Dear Judy.
To my sweet friend Judy, I’m sitting here giggling because I used to sing that EXACT song to our three girls as well, and my gosh, I loved hitting that high note haha! And now I’m sitting here singing it again to you (ok I promise I won’t attempt the high note haha) because you are so inspiring! I love that you write from your open heart space and thank you so much for the beautiful reminder of our truth, that all of us are ‘the peace of God’. Beautiful! Thank you xo
Judy Thank you for writing such a poignant reminder of what I badly needed to hear again. I Am the peace of God. I can get caught up in the day to day events and forget who I am. And there you are…giving me that love tap with your perfect blog that shakes me out of temporary insanity and brings me back to the Truth. Love you Judy❤️
Judy, that was an awesome message. It really hit home with me as I can totally relate. Losing a home of 15 years, divorce and special need children. My life went from kaos to transformation after I took the 40 day program. Also with Living in Purpose gave me a purpose and changed so much of my thinking. I love it. Today, a few years later, I’m living in peace and each day is a new beginning for me. I really thank you and Lisa that you guys came into my life.I have such a connection to both of you and I haven’t even met you face to face. Its so cool! Someday I will.
Judy, I have only just found ACIM (okay, I was clearly guided to it!) and thus, I have just discovered YOU. I love this blog–it is honest and yes, raw. You clearly have a real life, messes and all, and it’s an inspiration to me, with my own real messes. Thank you. And I have signed up for the 40-day program. Cannot wait for May 1st. Yours, Natalie
Thank you so much have been feeling a little slidingback since the 40 day where I was miraculously relieved of conflict in 3 major areas and it was distressing me God is never late so to receive you blog today is my gift to remember that i not only want the peace of God I AM TJE PRACE OF GOD!!! Thank you
What a hoot! Needed the reminder that I AM the peace of God. Just holding that truth, everything relaxes inside. Ahhh. I don’t have to go chasing around trying to find it. It’s right here, now and always. Oh, and thanks. Thanks a lot. Now I’ll ALSO have Minnie’s song floating around in my head along with the peace of God! Loving youuuu…Ahhhhh! LOL
Gorgeous Judy, once again I’m sitting here just loving you so much and saying “There it is!!” There’s a theme going on here too because I too have used that very same song to make my children laugh (and yep, they ended up singing it too!) You do not wanna hear me EVER hit that high note tho! Thank you for this beautiful, oh so simple, reminder. Remembering what I want is the ONLY way to have it. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! Beautiful blog! Beautiful you! Mwah! xxxxxx
Thank you Judy for writing raw from your experience. I am the peace of God now too. Blessings of love and light.
Judy your posts are and have been wonderful, I’ve loved them – thank you so much! Except for the part in this one, putting that damn song in my head!! hahahaaaaa i kid <3
I thank you deeply for this post. I have been on a personal retreat for 3 days and monkey mind has been my plague. I decided this morning that I must need to put more EFFORT into settling my mind. But you, with Spirit, answered that , no, I just need to ask for the peace….. Blessed be….
Great blog. Really simple stuff and so inspiring. Thanks much for your courage to write these blogs. You are truly making a difference!
Judy, thank you so much for this blog. It is just the reminder I needed. I just told my sister the other day. All I want is to be at peace. At age 73, just having my gall bladder removed and now I am facing kidney surgery….it seemed that the Peace of God was unreachable. Now I can affirm that I AM the Peace of God. I am so grateful for your light and your courage. With much love and gratitude, Alma
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This is the line that really got to me. We don’t have to ask for ANYTHING TO BE DIFFERENT!
We just have to ask for the Peace of God
and then we WILL SEE IT DIFFERENT. The key being “we don’t have to ask for anything to be different.” Wow. Thank you.
Judy, you said ‘how do you follow a blog post that is written by Lisa Natoli, Bill Free or Linda Leland.’ But you did it, because you did what they did and just wrote it from your heart; and I for one am glad that you did, because you gave me two wonderful reminders that had slipped from my mind. One was to change your ‘I want’ to ‘I am’ and the other was ‘to let all littleness go’. Thank you, I really needed to hear those again. So keep going Judy. We need you xxx
Just love your blogs Judy.You are such an inspiration. Keep them coming!
Raw is good! That is one beautiful blog! Thank you! Peace is perfect! Thank you for sharing from the depth of your soul! You bring light and hope and you remind us that we can always change our today so we can have a better tomorrow! Peace, Light & Love!
Love it Judy. I’m on the path too – just like you. thank you Lisa Light (my personal name for Lisa. I am going to share this information you have posted judy – I want to share it with all my dear friend. Love bcc
Dearest Judy, Gorgeous blog post once again. So much of your story parallels mine and I remember that feeling of overwhelm and depression. The 40 Day Program has been an incredible blessing in my life too. Will be doing it again for the sixth time. I love the way Lisa shares. It is inspiring and practical at the same time. Finding the peace within as you have done is the one most important thing to focus on as you so clearly stated. No matter what goes on externally, that place is there for us to return to. Please keep blogging and uplifting us all. You are a wonderful example of love walking in a body. Big Hugs, irian
Judy, I love this message! I love the way you show up in life! I love your honesty and how authentic and real you are – always you – beautiful, lovely, inspiring and perfect. Keep writing. Looking forward to your new book!!! You are the light of the world.
Dear Judy, I love you. I love your ability to express your experience! Thank you with all my heart for Everything! Keep writing, you have a gift.
I love this article so much that I just re-read it again from start to finish – two times!! I love it. I AM THE PEACE OF GOD. You are a shining example Judy of this message at work. I think I’ll read it again!! 🙂 I love you.
Judy,
My sweet dear friend and brother in this journey. I am writing this with tears of Joy in my eyes knowing that we are on this path consciously together and I have such a touchstone in you along with all my other fellow Brothers. I look forward to more blogs and remember we all want the Peace of God we just didn’t know how to get it and now we do.
I love you and my heart sings with Joy, Love and Laughter all in the Peace of God.
Love Becky
I’ve enjoyed all your blog posts. This one is a reminder of the Holy Instant, to me, and how a shift in perception makes a world of difference, and a world of peace???? Thanks again. You have a way with words.
Blessings, love, and light,
Martine
Thx for this blog! Having “PEACE of mind” is at the top of my list. SO helpful the difference betw “I want” the peace of God and “I AM” the peace of God. I feel my body release when I say I AM. Thank you Judy for giving hope thru sharing your story! I felt a serotonin surge in my body reading “it gave my children back their mother”!!! It really is about our attitude as there are perspectives that lift us up or take us down. Reminds me of Wayne Dyer who said “When you change the way you see things, the things you see change” so I AM the peace of God and sending you/everyone blessings of PEACE 😉
Hi Judy,
I loved meeting you at the Vegas conference. By chance (not really,) I was searching through some of Lisa’s radio shows and found an interview with you that I had not heard. It was just what I needed (of course.) I was thinking about how I had certain parts of my life I have naturally handed over to the HS and other parts I never thought of letting go. My ah-ha was realizing that I needed to hand it ALL over to the HS. In addition, I needed to hand it over without expectations for the outcome.
A good example of this new way of thinking went like this…
A question from the ACIM conference was, “Are you asking for help from the HS in order to end your suffering or to feel the peace of God?” I felt like I had to make sure my answer was “to feel the peace of God” or I was not going to get His intervention. So, my ah-ha helped me to see that I needed to give the HS my “wanting” to say end the suffering AND give me peace. I also gave Him my other thoughts, my thought system, my self-punishment for thinking the “wrong” answer, the need to get it right, my thinking that I may not be good enough to help, the thinking I don’t deserve it, the thinking I have all the answers, my worry, my need to snatch it back from Him and finally, His peace. In other words, I gave him the stinkin’ thinkin’ too!
Thanks again.
Melissa Dugan
Thank you Judy, my heart vibrates in every word of your message. WE ALL TRULY ARE THE PEACE OF GOD!
Thank you Lisa, beyond words, for being a channel of such goodness and light for this world.
I´m looking forward to the 40-day program to start!
Love, love, love.
So glad I finally read this. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. For some reason it really helps me to connect hearing from someone who gets how overwhelming and messy life can be dealing with kids, special needs, and plans and comfort areas all coming apart at the same time. I’m tired of trying to manage everything. I so want the peace of God. Thank you for helping me remember I also want the sharing and support of others who want that, too.
Gracias por escribir, maravilloso¡¡¡ Estoy haciendo ahora el proceso de los 40 días y este escrito me ha llegado al corazón.