Standing Within Thy Gates
Psalms 122:2 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Psalms 122 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Verse 122:2 speaks of standing within Jerusalem's gates, a metaphor for belonging to the Presence of God in one's inner life. It points to the inner order that grants peace, worship, and safety.
Neville's Inner Vision
Your feet standing in thy gates is a statement of consciousness, not geography. Jerusalem becomes the interior order of your mind, a holy city fashioned by attention, worship, and love. In this light, God is not distant but the I AM within you, the awareness that declares, I am here where I choose to stand. When you imagine yourself already inside, you reverse lack and invite order: the outer world rearranges to align with the inner stance. The gates symbolize the boundaries you set around thought and feeling; to stand within them is to guard your sense of worth, peace, and holiness. The practice is simple: dwell in this state, feel the ground of your being beneath your feet, and consent to the Presence as your permanent property. By revision and assuming this state, you awaken as the city from within, and the Psalm's promise becomes your daily experience.
Practice This Now
Close your eyes, place your hand on your heart, and imagine standing at the gates of your inner Jerusalem. Say softly, I stand within thy gates now, and let the feeling of Presence fill you until it feels real.
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