Incense of Inner Prayer
Psalms 141:1-5 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Psalms 141 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
David cries to God for swift hearing, offers his prayer as incense, and lifts his hands in worship. He asks for a guarded mouth, a heart inclining away from evil, and welcomes correction as a healing oil, trusting prayer in even dire circumstances.
Neville's Inner Vision
This psalm is a guide to the state of consciousness you inhabit now. The cry is not to a distant deity but to your I AM, the awareness that hears when you speak within. Let prayer rise as incense—your thoughts ascending in reverent focus—while the lifted hands symbolize devotion that rests in the certainty of your oneness with God. Set a watch before your mouth: discipline your words and judgments so they reflect your highest intention. Incline not your heart to evil or to partnerships with those who feed the ego; guard what enters the mind by choosing aligned associations. Let the righteous rebuke you as oil poured on the head—correction that elevates and clarifies, not wounds. And remember, your prayer remains in the calamities of others—for every outward event, there is an inner movement of consciousness yielding to the truth of divine order.
Practice This Now
Practice now: close your eyes, declare I AM the witness of every thought, and imagine incense rising from your being as you align lips, heart, and motive with purity; revise any counterproductive thought until your inner state feels unshakable.
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