Overwhelmed Spirit, Guided Path
Psalms 142:3 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Psalms 142 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Psalm 142:3 describes a moment when the speaker's spirit feels overwhelmed, yet God (the I AM) knows the path and hidden snares lie along the way.
Neville's Inner Vision
In Neville's mode, the overwhelm is a state of consciousness. The 'thou' who knows the path is your I AM—your eternal awareness. When fear crowds in and the road seems obscured, the verse declares that the inner self already knows the next step. The snares are not external enemies but private mental images—doubt, grievance, and the belief that you are lost. By shifting attention from outward circumstances to the inner state that knows the path, you align with Providence. Persist in the assumption that the I AM is guiding you and that you are already on the right road; the sense of overwhelm fades as the path becomes clear. Imagination becomes the instrument that makes real the inner decree. In that inner correction, suffering loosens its grip and you discover you are never apart from the very path you seek.
Practice This Now
Sit quietly, close your eyes, and assume the state: 'I am the awareness that knows my path.' Then feel the relief as if you already walk it, and permit the inner road to materialize.
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