In the teachings of Neville Goddard, symbols from the Bible are not just historical or spiritual references—they are keys to unlocking the power of the mind and the imagination. One such symbol, rich with meaning, is the door. For Neville, the door is a powerful representation of transition, choice, and the entry point into new states of consciousness. Let’s explore how Neville interpreted the symbol of the door and how it relates to the manifestation of desires.
The Door as a Symbol of Consciousness
"Make a request, and it will be answered; what you are searching for you will get; give the sign, and the door will be open to you - Mathew 7:7"
One of Neville Goddard’s central teachings is that consciousness creates reality. In this framework, the door is symbolic of the threshold between different states of mind. Just as a physical door grants access to a new room or space, the door in Neville’s teachings represents the gateway to a new state of consciousness.
When you make the sign (I AM) and enter through the door, you are choosing to step into a new way of thinking, feeling, and experiencing life. The mind is the doorway, and through it, you can step into a new reality.
In Neville's words:
“Consciousness is the door to the world you experience.”
When you change your inner assumptions, thoughts, and beliefs, you essentially open the door to a new world. Whether it's abundance, love, or success, your desires are waiting on the other side of that door, ready to be manifested once you choose to enter through it.
The Door as the Power of Choice
A key theme in Neville Goddard’s work is the idea that you create your reality by making deliberate choices with your imagination. The door represents the power of choice—the conscious decision to step into a specific state of being.
For Neville, the ability to choose your state of consciousness is the most powerful tool you possess. The door becomes a symbol of opportunity, a chance to consciously select a new version of yourself. The mental act of imagining your desired reality is equivalent to opening the door to it.
In this sense, every door in your life represents a decision point: will you choose the old, familiar reality, or will you dare to step into a new state of consciousness that aligns with your desires?
Neville often said:
“The key to the kingdom of heaven is imagination.”
Through imagination, you have the power to open any door, step through it, and enter the life you desire. It all begins with the choice to step through.
The Door as an Invitation
The Bible speaks of doors as moments of invitation. In Revelation 3:20, it is written:
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
Neville Goddard would interpret this as the call of your inner being, the knocking of your own imagination at the door of your consciousness. This is not a literal knocking, but rather an invitation to step into a higher level of awareness and experience.
When you open the door in your mind, you allow the presence of your desires to enter into your life. This knocking is the creative power of your imagination urging you to welcome the new state of being you are ready to embrace.
The Door as a Symbol of Protection and Transition
In some biblical passages, such as the Passover in Exodus 12, the door is associated with protection and transition. The Israelites marked their doorposts with lamb’s blood to shield themselves from the plague and to signify their transition from bondage to freedom. For Neville, the door can also symbolise a transition into a new mental state, a new chapter in your life.
When you consciously step through the door of your imagination and assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled, you are transitioning into a new state of being. The assumption of the fulfilled desire protects you from doubt and fear—just as the doorposts in the Bible provided protection during the transition.
Neville might say:
“Your assumptions are the doorposts that protect your mental state, and your imagination is the key to entering the new world you desire.”
By stepping into a new state of consciousness, you leave behind old limitations and enter into a new phase of creation.
The Door and the Power of Faith
In the Bible, we are often reminded to ask, seek, and knock (Matthew 7:7), and the door will be opened to us. For Neville, this reflects the idea that faith and belief are integral to opening the door to your desired reality. The knocking at the door is the mental action you take when you assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled, and by doing so, you demonstrate your faith that your desire is already a reality.
When you knock at the door of your subconscious mind, you are reaffirming your faith that your desire has already been fulfilled. The door opens when your faith aligns with the mental image you hold.
Conclusion: The Door as Your Gateway to a New Reality
In Neville Goddard’s interpretation, the door is a rich symbol of transition, opportunity, and the power of choice. It represents your ability to choose your mental state, to step into a new version of yourself, and to embrace the reality you desire.
The door is always open to you. All it takes is the decision to step through it by assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled. Whether it’s the opportunity to create abundance, love, success, or peace, the door is the entry point to a new world—one that you shape through your imagination and faith.
Remember, the door is never locked. The only thing standing between you and the manifestation of your desires is the choice to walk through it with faith and imagination.
Are you ready to step through the door and claim the life you’ve always imagined? The power is yours to open the door and walk into the reality you desire, simply by using the key of your imagination.
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