Healing Balm Academy

Awakening to the Power Within

In this class, we will explore what miracles truly mean—not as magical events, but as natural expressions of love that shift how we see ourselves and others. Miracles are part of your daily life when you're willing to see through the eyes of love instead of fear. Together, we will learn how each idea in this class brings us closer to peace, healing, and unity with God.

1. Principles of Miracles

We will begin by learning what miracles really are. You’ll see that they aren’t magic tricks but simple corrections to the way you think. A miracle is a shift in your mind—from fear to love. It’s what happens when you remember that you are connected to God and to others. Miracles happen naturally when you live in truth.

Bible Support:

• John 14:12 – "Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these."
• 1 Corinthians 13:2 – "If I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing."
• Luke 1:37 – "For with God nothing shall be impossible."

2. Revelation, Time and Miracles

Next, we will look at the difference between miracles and revelation. Revelation is a direct connection to God—a deep knowing. Miracles, on the other hand, work within time to bring healing to the mind. We will learn that time is not our enemy; it’s a tool for healing when used by the Holy Spirit.

Bible Support:

• Ecclesiastes 3:1 – "To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven."
• 2 Peter 3:8 – "With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day."
• Hebrews 1:1-2 – "God... has spoken to us by his Son." (Revelation as divine communication)

3. Atonement and Miracles

We will then dive into the meaning of Atonement. This doesn’t mean punishment—it means undoing the false idea that you are separate from God. Miracles help us accept this Atonement by removing guilt and fear. You will learn how forgiveness is a key part of this process.

Bible Support:

• Romans 5:11 – "We also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the atonement."
• 1 John 1:9 – "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us."
• Colossians 1:20 – "Through him to reconcile all things to himself."

4. The Escape from Darkness

We will explore how miracles help us move from fear and guilt—what the Course calls “darkness”—to a state of peace and light. You will come to understand that darkness is not real, just a mistaken belief that you are cut off from love.

Bible Support:

• John 8:12 – "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness."
• Colossians 1:13 – "He has rescued us from the domain of darkness."
• Psalm 27:1 – "The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?"

5. Wholeness and Spirit

You will discover that you are not a broken or lost soul, but already whole in Spirit. Miracles help you remember that your true self is not the body but the Spirit that God created. Wholeness means recognizing that nothing real about you is missing or damaged.

Bible Support:

• Romans 8:16 – "The Spirit himself testifies... that we are God’s children."
• 1 Corinthians 6:17 – "Whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit."
• 1 Thessalonians 5:23 – "May your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless."

6. The Illusion of Needs

We will learn that many of the things we think we “need” come from a false belief in lack. But you will see that in God, you already have everything. Miracles shift your focus from getting to giving, and from need to trust.

Bible Support:

• Matthew 6:31-33 – "Your heavenly Father knows that you need them."
• Psalm 23:1 – "The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing."
• Philippians 4:19 – "God will supply all your needs according to His riches."

7. Distortions of Miracle Impulses

Finally, we will look at how the ego can twist your natural desire to love into something selfish, fearful, or controlling. Miracles help correct this by returning your thoughts to God’s loving purpose. You’ll learn how to follow your higher guidance instead of the ego’s confusion.

Bible Support:

• Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the Lord... and he will make your paths straight."
• James 1:5 – "If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God."
• Romans 12:2 – "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind."

💡 Final Note:

This class will gently guide you to reframe how you see yourself, others, and God. You’ll begin to understand that miracles are a natural part of who you are—gifts of love and perception that heal the mind and return you to peace. This is not about religion or dogma; it’s about freedom from fear and a return to love.

In this class, we will explore one of the most powerful spiritual teachings in walking in  Miracles: how we became lost in fear, guilt, and confusion—and how we are gently led back to peace, love, and healing through the Atonement. This class is not about learning something new, but about remembering what we already know deep inside: that we are one with God and with each other. Through nine key sections, we will awaken to the truth of who we are, and we will allow miracles to guide us home.

1. The Origins of Separation

We will begin by examining how the illusion of separation began. The Course teaches that the idea we could be separate from God was a tiny, mad idea that we forgot to laugh at. Though this thought has no real power, we believed in it, and that belief seemed to create a world based on fear, conflict, and guilt.

• Genesis 3:6 – “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good... she took some and ate it.” This act of “eating the fruit” symbolizes choosing separation from God’s will.
• Romans 3:23 – “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Sin, in this context, is the illusion of separation.
• Isaiah 53:6 – “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way.”

2. The Atonement as Defense

Next, we will learn how the Atonement—a correction rather than a punishment—is our divine defense against separation. It gently undoes the error, reminding us that we never truly left God. Jesus, as our elder brother, demonstrated the Atonement through his resurrection, showing that death has no power over truth.

• John 14:6 – “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
• Romans 5:10 – “We were reconciled to God through the death of his Son.”
• Hebrews 7:25 – “He is able to save completely those who come to God through him.”

3. The Altar of God

We will then turn inward to discover the altar of God within our minds. This is not a physical altar, but the sacred space where truth dwells, untouched by illusion. At this altar, we can remember our divine identity and choose again.

• 1 Corinthians 3:16 – “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?”
• Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
• Matthew 6:6 – “Go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.”

4. Healing as Release from Fear

Here, we will explore how true healing comes not from fixing the body, but from releasing fear. Fear is always a sign that we have chosen the ego instead of love. As we let go of fear, miracles occur naturally.

• 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
• 1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.”
• Matthew 9:22 – “Your faith has healed you.”

5. The Function of the Miracle Worker

In this section, we will embrace our role as miracle workers. A miracle is a shift in perception—from fear to love. Our function is to extend healing by seeing others as they truly are, beyond appearances and errors.

• John 14:12 – “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these.”
• Matthew 10:8 – “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.”
• Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

6. Special Principles of Miracle Workers

We will study the foundational principles that support our miracle-working. These include trust, humility, and the willingness to be led by the Holy Spirit. Miracles are expressions of love, and love is our true power.

• Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
• Philippians 2:3 – “In humility value others above yourselves.”
• Romans 8:14 – “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.”

7. Fear and Conflict

We will confront the roots of fear and conflict. The Course teaches that all conflict comes from the ego’s belief in separation. When we identify with the ego, we suffer. But when we choose the Holy Spirit’s guidance, peace returns.

• James 4:1 – “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?”
• John 16:33 – “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
• Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.”

8. Cause and Effect

This section teaches us that we are not victims of the world we see. Instead, our thoughts cause our experiences. When we think with God, we create miracles. When we think with the ego, we experience pain.

• Galatians 6:7 – “A man reaps what he sows.”
• Proverbs 23:7 – “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
• Matthew 12:35 – “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him.”

9. The Meaning of the Last Judgment

Finally, we will uncover the true meaning of the Last Judgment—not as punishment, but as the joyful end of illusion. It is God’s gentle verdict that we are still His beloved children, and always have been.

• John 3:17 – “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”
• Romans 8:1 – “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
• Isaiah 1:18 – “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”

A Loving Invitation

This class will not ask you to believe anything you don’t already feel is true. It will invite you to remember. Through the gentle teachings of Walking in Miracles, paired with the timeless wisdom of scripture, we will walk together from fear to love, from illusion to truth, and from separation to union. You are not alone. Miracles are natural, and with every step, you will remember that you are deeply loved.

In this class, The Innocent Perception, we will take a deeper look at how our perception can shift from fear to love, from guilt to innocence. We’ll begin to understand that how we see the world isn't fixed — it's shaped by either the ego or the Holy Spirit. Our goal will be to gently uncover how we can begin to see with true vision, the kind that brings peace, not conflict.

1. We Will Explore Atonement Without Sacrifice

In this section, we will learn that Atonement does not mean paying a price or suffering for our sins. Instead, it means recognizing that mistakes were never real in the eyes of God — we are already forgiven. Jesus did not die to suffer for us — he demonstrated that death has no power. We'll realise that true healing comes from letting go of guilt, not from punishing ourselves or others.

📖 Supporting Scriptures:

• “For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.” – Hosea 6:6
• “God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them.” – 2 Corinthians 5:19
• “With his wounds we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5 (interpreted spiritually, not as a call for suffering)

2. We Will Understand Miracles as True Perception

Next, we’ll uncover that miracles are not just supernatural events — they are corrections in perception. A miracle is when we shift from fear to love in how we see someone or something. It’s a change in our mind, not in the world. Miracles help us see others as innocent, regardless of past appearances, and this is how we return to peace ourselves.

📖 Supporting Scriptures:

• “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
• “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” – Matthew 5:8
• “We live by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7

3. We Will Contrast Perception versus Knowledge

In this section, we will see that perception is changeable — it belongs to the world of the senses and the ego. Knowledge, on the other hand, is eternal and comes from God. We'll learn that perception can lead us to knowledge, but it cannot replace it. Our job is to let the Holy Spirit guide our perception until we awaken to what’s real and unchanging.

📖 Supporting Scriptures:

• “Now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face.” – 1 Corinthians 13:12
• “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” – Proverbs 1:7
• “Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.” – Psalm 119:66

4. We Will Examine Error and the Ego

Here, we’ll take a closer look at the ego, which survives only through judgment, separation, and guilt. The ego convinces us we are broken, sinful, and cut off from God — but these are errors in thinking, not reality. We’ll learn that every ego mistake is a call for love, and it can be corrected. We are not our errors — we are still as God created us.

📖 Supporting Scriptures:

• “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” – John 8:32
• “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” – Romans 8:1
• “Let the wicked forsake their ways… Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them.” – Isaiah 55:7

5. We Will Move Beyond Perception

As we continue to heal our minds, we will eventually move beyond perception altogether and step into the certainty of knowledge. The goal isn’t just to fix how we see the world, but to leave behind illusions and remember the truth. Perception is a temporary bridge; knowledge is our home. This section invites us to prepare for that final return.

📖 Supporting Scriptures:

• “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” – Colossians 3:2
• “When perfection comes, the imperfect disappears.” – 1 Corinthians 13:10
• “The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” – 1 John 2:17

6. We Will Address Judgment and the Authority Problem

This part will help us understand why we judge — it’s our way of trying to play God and claim authority we don’t have. When we try to define ourselves instead of accepting our identity from God, we fall into fear, conflict, and control. True peace comes from surrendering the need to judge and trusting the One who created us.

📖 Supporting Scriptures:

• “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” – Matthew 7:1
• “Who are you to judge someone else’s servant?” – Romans 14:4
• “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10

7. We Will Learn the Difference Between Creating and the Self-Image

In the final section, we’ll learn that real creation is not about building an ego identity or making things in the world — it’s about extending love and truth as God does. The self-image is just a mask, a role we play to survive in a fearful world. But our true Self is spirit, eternal and whole. When we let go of our self-made identity, we open ourselves to the joy of co-creating with God.

📖 Supporting Scriptures:

• “So God created mankind in his own image.” – Genesis 1:27
• “You died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” – Colossians 3:3
• “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.” – Ephesians 2:10

Conclusion

In The Innocent Perception, we will come to see that the world we think we see is not the truth — it is shaped by fear, guilt, and ego. But a shift in perception, guided by the Holy Spirit, will lead us back to love, clarity, and eventually, knowledge itself. We will move from confusion to certainty, from judgment to grace, and from self-image to our true identity in God. And as we do, we will remember: we are innocent, and so is everyone else.

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In this final class, we will be invited to release every illusion, every false belief, and every painful judgment we’ve held—about ourselves, others, and even God. We will learn that salvation is simple, that Christ walks beside us, and that the power to choose peace is still in our hands. This class doesn’t teach a new religion—it offers a final opportunity to return home to God by seeing ourselves and others through love instead of fear.

1. The Simplicity of Salvation

We will begin by realizing that salvation is not complicated. It asks only one thing: that we accept the truth that we are already loved, already whole, and already safe in God.

📖 Scriptures:

• Matthew 11:30 – “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
• John 3:16 – “Whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
• Romans 10:9 – “If you declare… ‘Jesus is Lord’ and believe… you will be saved.”

2. Walking with Christ

We will understand that Christ is not distant—He walks with us now. When we welcome His presence, our path becomes one of peace, forgiveness, and quiet strength.

📖 Scriptures:

• Matthew 28:20 – “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
• Luke 24:15 – “Jesus himself came up and walked along with them.”
• John 14:23 – “We will come to them and make our home with them.”

3. The Self-Accused

We will explore how guilt and self-blame block us from love. We are not guilty—we are mistaken. The Holy Spirit lovingly corrects these errors and reminds us of our innocence.

📖 Scriptures:

• Romans 8:1 – “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
• Psalm 103:12 – “As far as the east is from the west…”
• 1 John 3:20 – “If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts…”

4. The Real Alternative

We will realize that there is only one true alternative to fear: love. Every conflict comes from choosing fear. The Holy Spirit always offers the other option—peace, joy, and truth.

📖 Scriptures:

• Deuteronomy 30:19 – “Now choose life, so that you… may live.”
• John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you… Do not let your hearts be troubled.”
• 1 John 4:18 – “Perfect love casts out fear.”

5. Self-Concept versus Self

We will learn to let go of our false self-image—the ego’s version of who we are—and begin to recognize our true Self: innocent, eternal, and created in love.

📖 Scriptures:

• Genesis 1:27 – “So God created mankind in his own image…”
• Colossians 3:10 – “Put on the new self, which is being renewed…”
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come…”

6. Recognizing the Spirit

We will be taught to recognize the Holy Spirit within us and in others. This awareness shifts our perception completely and replaces conflict with compassion.

📖 Scriptures:

• 1 Corinthians 3:16 – “You yourselves are God’s temple and… God’s Spirit dwells in your midst.”
• Romans 8:16 – “The Spirit himself testifies… that we are God’s children.”
• Galatians 5:22–23 – “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”

7. The Savior’s Vision

We will be invited to look upon others as saviors—not enemies. To see with Christ’s vision is to see innocence, healing, and light. When we do this, we see our own salvation reflected back to us.

📖 Scriptures:

• Matthew 25:40 – “Whatever you did for one… you did for me.”
• John 9:25 – “I was blind but now I see.”
• Luke 6:37 – “Do not judge, and you will not be judged…”

8. Choose Once Again

We will end this class—and the entire course—with an empowering reminder: you are always free to choose again. Even if you’ve chosen fear in the past, love is still waiting now. One choice can change everything.

📖 Scriptures:

• Joshua 24:15 – “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…”
• Isaiah 30:21 – “This is the way; walk in it.”
• Revelation 3:20 – “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock…”

✨ Final Reflection

This class is not an ending—it is a beginning. The Final Vision is not something we achieve; it is something we accept. When we choose to see ourselves and the world through love, we awaken from the dream of fear. We walk with Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, into a life of peace, clarity, and joy. The door is open. The choice is yours. Will you choose once again?

In this class, we will be invited into a new beginning—a fresh way of thinking that brings peace instead of conflict. This beginning is not something we must create. It is already here, waiting for us to accept it. The Holy Spirit offers a gentle path away from fear and confusion toward truth and joy. With each section of this class, we will release old habits of judgment and ego and begin again with love, guided by God's grace.

1. Introduction

We will start by recognizing that every moment offers us a chance to begin again. God never withholds love, and we are never stuck in the past. The Holy Spirit gently reminds us that today can be different.

📖 Scriptures:

• Lamentations 3:22–23 – “His mercies are new every morning.”
• Isaiah 43:19 – “See, I am doing a new thing!”
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come…”

2. Rules for Decision

We will learn simple and practical spiritual steps for making decisions that lead to peace. We will see how choosing with the Holy Spirit brings clarity and joy, while choosing with the ego leads to conflict.

📖 Scriptures:

• Proverbs 3:5–6 – “Trust in the Lord… and he will make your paths straight.”
• James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God…”
• Psalm 25:12 – “Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.”

3. Freedom of Will

We will remember that God created us free. True freedom is not doing whatever we want—it is choosing in alignment with love and truth. Our will and God’s will are not in conflict.

📖 Scriptures:

• Galatians 5:13 – “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free.”
• Romans 6:18 – “You have been set free from sin…”
• John 8:36 – “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

4. Beyond All Idols

We will see how we place false hopes in things outside ourselves—idols that cannot satisfy. The Holy Spirit invites us to go beyond these illusions and find joy in what never changes: God’s love.

📖 Scriptures:

• Exodus 20:3 – “You shall have no other gods before me.”
• 1 John 5:21 – “Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.”
• Psalm 115:4–8 – “Their idols are silver and gold… those who make them will be like them.”

5. The Truth behind Illusions

We will learn that behind every illusion is a call for love. What appears as anger, fear, or attack is often a cry for healing. Truth is never lost—only hidden—and the Holy Spirit reveals it gently.

📖 Scriptures:

• John 8:32 – “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
• 1 Corinthians 13:12 – “Now we see only a reflection as in a mirror…”
• Psalm 25:5 – “Guide me in your truth and teach me.”

6. The Only Purpose

We will discover that our only true purpose is forgiveness. Forgiveness heals our mind and restores peace. It is the means through which we return to the awareness of God’s love.

📖 Scriptures:

• Matthew 6:14 – “If you forgive others… your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
• Colossians 3:13 – “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
• Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate… forgiving each other…”

7. The Justification for Forgiveness

We will understand that forgiveness is not about overlooking real guilt—it’s about realizing there is no guilt in truth. When we see others as God sees them, forgiveness becomes natural and necessary.

📖 Scriptures:

• Romans 8:1 – “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
• Isaiah 43:25 – “I… blot out your transgressions, for my own sake…”
• Micah 7:18 – “You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.”

8. The New Interpretation

We will see that every situation can be reinterpreted with love. The Holy Spirit offers a new way of seeing—a perspective based not on fear, but on healing and hope.

📖 Scriptures:

• Romans 12:2 – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
• Genesis 50:20 – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.”
• Matthew 5:8 – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”

9. Changeless Reality

We will end this class by resting in the truth that God’s love never changes. While the world shifts and shakes, our identity in Him is constant and secure. That is where peace lives.

📖 Scriptures:

• Hebrews 13:8 – “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
• Malachi 3:6 – “I the Lord do not change.”
• Psalm 102:27 – “You remain the same, and your years will never end.”

✨ Final Reflection

This class is an invitation to begin again—not with effort, but with willingness. The Holy Spirit walks with us and gives us the vision to see differently, to forgive freely, and to live in peace. The new beginning is not in the future—it is here, now, in this moment. Every time we choose love over fear, we begin again. And that is the miracle.