Message 3: Letting Go of the Past and Pain — Holy Spirit Message
How these messages came to be
Beginning in 2016, I began receiving short phrases and inner promptings from the Divine Presence within, whom I know as the Voice of the Holy Spirit. These messages would gently repeat in my mind until I wrote them down, often arriving at unexpected moments throughout the day. Over time, I realized each message contained far more depth than first appeared, unfolding into complete teachings once written. I began collecting and numbering them, trusting they would be shared when the time was right.
Message 3 Overview
In this third Holy Spirit message, we are guided through the gentle yet powerful practice of letting go of past pain. Rather than attempting to resolve every conflict in the world, the Holy Spirit invites us to choose peace first — allowing loving replacement thoughts to quietly shift the mind out of fear, anger, and suffering and back into inner sovereignty.
MESSAGE 3: IT MAY SEEM DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO LET GO OF YOUR PAST AND YOUR PAIN
After all you have heard, read, and learned about “letting go,” you may yet wonder how this can be achieved.
It is simple.
Remember that when you feel something painful, you do not want it. Remind yourself that you do not like to feel this way.
So how do you actually shift your negative feelings into peace?
There is an ego-misconception that you must first resolve your conflicts before you can feel at peace. But I tell you, do not even bother. Nothing in this world will ever be resolved as it exists in your awareness now. This is because in the world of time and physicality, nothing is what you think it is.
Those you would be most frustrated with are those who volunteered to be what you need most, for you to learn to overcome your own anger and fear. They are your greatest teachers. And what you would learn is that to be in conflict with them in your mind is to be in conflict with a part of your One Self.
A Course in Miracles (Chapter 27, VI) states:
“Forgive him his illusions, and give thanks to him for all the helpfulness he gave. And do not brush aside his many gifts because he is not perfect in your dreams.” (15:5–6)
“And let no pain disturb your dream of deep appreciation for his gifts to you.” (16:4)
And so it is — your goal is peace with all aspects of your One Self.
Therefore, when any thought that triggers anger, fear, or anxiety arises, say only to yourself, “I do not want this thought!
”Then consciously lay the painful thought down at My feet.
You must truly mean these words. It may take you one repetition or one thousand. Then My Word and My Peace will heal you entirely, for I will come to replace your painful thought with one of My own.
Perhaps your attention will shift to a bird outside your window. Perhaps you will hear a song whose lyrics lift your heart. Or your eyes may land upon a timely phrase. I will come quietly — as something slightly more loving, slightly more good.
As you practice this, you will feel a deep sense of empowerment. You are reclaiming your sovereignty. You are no longer slave to the ego. You are awake to your Inner Beingness and actively correcting your own mind.
And I will be there to join you, radiant and transcendent, within My Circle of Light.
~ Love, The Holy Spirit
(Channeled by Beth Geer)
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About the Author: Beth Geer
Beth Geer is a long-time student and teacher of A Course in Miracles, known for her Holy Spirit–channeled messages and her ability to translate ACIM principles into living, breathing spiritual practice. Through her books, YouTube teachings, and Monthly Miracle Minded Messages, Beth guides seekers toward forgiveness, inner peace, and awakening to Love.
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