Neville Goddard’s teachings revolve around a profound yet simple truth: consciousness is the sole reality. All that we experience stems from our awareness, and there is no external force shaping our lives apart from our own I AMness—the awareness of being. As Neville often explained, the Bible is a guide to understanding this universal principle, portraying consciousness as the creator of all things, both seen and unseen.
The Divine Source Within
In the words of Isaiah 45:5, "I AM the Lord, and there is none else, there is no God beside me." This declaration reveals the central message of Neville’s philosophy: God, or the divine creator, is not external to us. Instead, God resides within, as our very consciousness. Every thought, feeling, and assumption shapes our reality.
Neville used the passage from Isaiah 45:7 to emphasize the all-encompassing nature of consciousness:
"I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things."
This verse underscores that everything we perceive—whether good or bad—is a reflection of our inner world. The dualities of light and darkness, joy and sorrow, are creations of the mind, governed by our awareness.
The Grand Mirror of Life
Neville likened the world to a mirror, constantly reflecting who we are back to us:
"If I am hurt, I am self-hurt. If there is darkness in my world, I created the darkness... If there is light and joy, I created the light and the joy."
This understanding empowers us to take responsibility for our experiences. By changing our assumptions and beliefs, we can transform the reflection we see in the mirror of life.
As Neville explained, prayer is an act of turning inward to align our consciousness with our desires. In Mark 11:24, Jesus teaches, "What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." To pray effectively, we must imagine and feel the reality of our wish fulfilled, even if it contradicts what our senses tell us.
Forgiveness as Freedom
Forgiveness, according to Neville, is not about verbal absolution but about a profound shift in perception. Mark 11:25-26 says:
"And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any... But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses."
For Neville, forgiveness means letting go of negative beliefs about others and seeing them as they desire to be. By revising our concept of someone, we free ourselves from the emotional weight of judgment and open the path to transformation. Forgiveness is complete when we forget the old story and replace it with a new one aligned with love and understanding.
The Practice of Conscious Creation
Neville encouraged us to cultivate the habit of living from the end—the feeling of already being or having what we desire. By withdrawing attention from the evidence of the senses and focusing inward, we activate the creative power of consciousness. This practice aligns with Romans 1:20:
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen."
Through concentrated imagination, we call forth the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of the inner world, as described in Isaiah 45:3:
"And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel."
Conclusion: Becoming the Operant Power
Neville’s message is one of liberation: we are the operant power in our lives. By recognizing that our consciousness is God, we unlock the ability to reshape our world. The Bible, far from being a historical account, becomes a living guide to mastering this divine truth.
Through prayer, imagination, and forgiveness, we align our awareness with the divine within, creating a reality that reflects our highest desires. In Neville’s words, "Your world is a grand mirror constantly telling you who you are." Let us look inward and consciously choose the reflection we wish to see.
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