Open Window of Faith in Daniel

Neville's Inner Vision

Daniel’s act is not a mere outward ritual; it is a deliberate act of inner faith. When he heard the writing, he did not fear the decree but entered his chamber where his windows are toward Jerusalem—the symbol of lifted awareness toward the divine center, the I AM within. Three times a day he kneels, prays, and gives thanks before his God, a rhythm that keeps the mind steady in the recognition that God is always present. In Neville’s terms, Daniel revises the apparent world by assuming the state of the wish fulfilled: he does not bargain with men but asserts his oneness with Source. The decree becomes a signal that outer conditions cannot block the inner state already accomplished. The watching men reveal that the outer scene reflects the inner conviction of faith and gratitude. Thus, the true wonder is not Daniel’s petition, but the consistent practice that keeps his consciousness aligned with God. So you, too, can embody this discipline: enter your inner room, fix the window on your Jerusalem, and live from the I AM by daily reverie and thanks.