--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: First there was the word. A Course in…" description: "\"First there was the word. A Course in Miracles says that prayer is the \"medium of miracles.\" It's the realm of thought where we are aligned with the th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d60/marianne-williamson-90_course-in-miracles_first-there-was-the-word-a-course-in-mir_585985.png" --- # First there was the word. A Course in Miracles says that… ![“First there was the word. A Course in Miracles says that prayer is the "medium of miracles." It's the realm of thought where we are aligned with the thought of God and therefore in a co- creative mode. It's where we surrender our minds to His mind and become empowered.” quote by Marianne Williamson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d60/marianne-williamson-90_course-in-miracles_first-there-was-the-word-a-course-in-mir_585985.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d60/marianne-williamson-90_course-in-miracles_first-there-was-the-word-a-course-in-mir_585985.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d60/marianne-williamson-90_course-in-miracles_first-there-was-the-word-a-course-in-mir_585985.png) > “First there was the word. A Course in Miracles says that prayer is the "medium of miracles." It's the realm of thought where we are aligned with the thought of God and therefore in a co- creative mode. It's where we surrender our minds to His mind and become empowered.” [Marianne Williamson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/marianne-williamson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Prayer aligns personal thought with divine intention, creating a collaborative creative state. **In simple terms:** Prayer connects mind with God’s thought. Key Takeaway Surrender to divine mind for empowerment. Themes spirituality creativity faith Mood contemplative hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - personal meditation - group worship - goal setting - creative projects Key Concepts co‑creative consciousness miracle mindset Questions to Reflect On - How does surrendering your mind change your actions? - Can you experience co‑creation without religious belief? 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