Dwelling in Goodness and Mercy Within

Neville's Inner Vision

Imagine that 'surely goodness and mercy shall follow me' is not a future condition imposed by a distant deity, but a present mood of consciousness you choose to inhabit. In this view, 'the Lord' is not a geographical place but your own I AM, your constant awareness. When you entertain the assumption that you are already contained within this divine dwelling, the inner movements of life align to reflect it: goodness appears as harmony of circumstances, mercy as a soft, uncondemning state toward yourself and others. The word 'follow' becomes a felt trailing glow of your chosen state, not a chase. As you dwell in this inner house—your awareness of being lovingly supported—you become a magnet for providential guidance, protection, and benevolence. The outer world then adjusts to the inner conviction, revealing that Providence has never left you; you simply dropped into the inner kingdom where you stand as the witness of God’s reality. Practice seeing yourself as already there, and you will live from that house forever.