The Peace of God Is My One Goal - Chapter 1

The Peace of God is My One Goal is a book written by Barbara and Robert Varley about their journey of practicing A Course in Miracles. They found these teachings just after the book was published in 1976 and since then started putting them into practice. This book is a fascinating account of what following the Holy Spirit’s guidance can look like practically. It isn’t concerned with the theory of A Course in Miracles, but rather with vividly and uncompromisingly illustrating the undoing of the ego thought system. Barbara herself, while talking about Jesus, says in one of the early chapters, “Anyone giving us an example which has the potential to save us from our fearful, hurtful, angry ways is certainly our Savior.” This book can become just such a demonstration for those of us willing to go beyond intellectual understanding and embrace the power of miracles.These stories and experiences of following guidance inspired me from the moment I read this book, and they continue to appear in my mind as a source of inspiration and encouragement. Just as I was beginning my journey with A Course in Miracles, Barbara and Robert’s accounts helped prepare me for what was to come. They helped me realize how “radical” this practice can be—and must be.These audio recordings of me reading the chapters of this book is coming from that very inspiration and joy: the joy of fully immersing myself in the willingness to follow and not hold back. It feels only natural to share them with you so that you too can be touched, moved and strengthened in your practice. Many blessings!We begin with Chapter 1 – An Introduction.