David's Prayer (16:28-21:18): "So today's lesson focuses on forgiveness and function. Forgiveness is our function, given by the Holy Spirit. Our text reinforces and supports this function by sharing that the body as a means of communication is really all the body is for. The body cannot be forgiven and perceived from the forgiven state of mind when it is seen to be an identity, when it is seen to be a curriculum goal. The body is a means for the mind to expand beyond all limits. The body can only be used in this regard as a communication device - as a means, but never as an end. The body cannot be equated with yourself, with any form of attack. Only the loving communication of the Holy Spirit can come through a body that has been given to its function, to its purpose. 'The Holy Spirit only interprets the body as a means of communication. It has no other purpose. If you use the body for attack, it is harmful to you. If you use it only to reach the minds of those who believe they are bodies, and teach them THROUGH the body that this is not so, you will understand the power of the mind that is in you. In the service of uniting, the body becomes a beautiful lesson in communion, which has value until communion IS. The body is therefore beautiful or ugly, peaceful or savage, helpful or harmful, according to the use to which it is put. The question is, will I use it for forgiveness or will I use it for attack? Use it for truth and you will see it truly. Misuse it and you will misunderstand it, because you have already done so by misusing it. Interpret anything apart from the Holy Spirit and you will mistrust it. This will lead to hatred and attack and loss of peace.' But through forgiveness, the body is in alignment with the God-given purpose, and this brings freedom from the belief in littleness, freedom from the ego. This reestablishes TOTAL communication with everything and everyone. This opens the door to communion with God, our Source, forever. We practice today with our function: 'Forgiveness is my function as the Light of the world.' Amen."