Rejoice In The Lord Always
Philippians 4:4 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
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Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Philippians 4:4 invites constant rejoicing in the Lord, presenting joy as a state of consciousness anchored in God's presence rather than dependent on outward circumstances.
Neville's Inner Vision
Rejoice in the Lord alway is not a command to chase happiness in the world, but a summons to awaken to the Lord within as the steady ground of awareness. In Neville's language, you are not chasing joy; you are becoming the state of joy you already are. The 'Lord' is the I AM—the aware sense that says 'I am' before all things. When you practice this, every thought, mood, or circumstance is but a passing vision in the mind’s theatre. Rejoice, therefore, is the invitation to dwell in that luminous awareness, to refuse the drama of lack by returning to the recognition that the joy you seek is the joy you already are. Imagination creates reality; by imagining yourself as the rejoicing I AM, you align your inner world with that reality and it manifests outwardly as calm, gratitude, and strength. Do not wait for a proof; feel it now, rewrite a present moment with the feeling of the wish fulfilled, and let the day prove your inner sovereignty.
Practice This Now
Practice: Sit quietly, breathe, and assume the state 'I am rejoicing in the Lord now.' Feel the warmth of that joy and let it colour the next moment.
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