Your Faith is Your Fortune (1941) by Neville Goddard is one of the most profound metaphysical books exploring the power of imagination and the realization of one's desires through faith. Unlike conventional religious interpretations, Neville presents a radical understanding of biblical scriptures, emphasizing that the Bible is not a historical account but a psychological and metaphysical guide to self-realization. He argues that God is one's own consciousness, and by assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled, one can manifest any reality. Neville teaches that faith is not merely believing in something external but knowing that one's own "I AM"—the awareness of being—is the creative force shaping one's world. Through this understanding, readers can break free from limitations and step into their divine inheritance.
Chapter Summaries:
Chapter 1: Before Abraham Was
Neville introduces the idea that one's consciousness is eternal and unbounded by time. He emphasizes that "I AM" is the ultimate reality, existing before any historical or personal identity. By recognizing this, one can detach from past limitations and embrace infinite possibilities.
Chapter 2: You Shall Decree
This chapter explores the power of decreeing or assuming a new state of being. By mentally and emotionally accepting a desire as already fulfilled, one aligns with the unseen reality that must eventually manifest in the physical world.
Chapter 3: The Principle of Truth
Neville explains that truth is subjective and is based on one's beliefs. If a person accepts a belief as real and acts in accordance with it, their external reality will conform to that assumption. He encourages readers to shift their beliefs consciously.
Chapter 4: Whom Seek Ye?
This chapter questions the idea of seeking an external savior. Neville insists that the Christ spoken of in the Bible is not an external figure but one's own imagination. Understanding this transforms the way one interacts with the world.
Chapter 5: Who Am I?
Neville delves deeper into the concept of "I AM" as the fundamental identity of all people. He teaches that by identifying with desired qualities rather than current limitations, individuals can reshape their reality.
Chapter 6: I AM HE
A continuation of the previous chapter, Neville affirms that realizing one’s own divinity is the key to true power. By claiming "I AM that I AM," a person acknowledges their ability to manifest their desires.
Chapter 7: Thy Will Be Done
This chapter challenges the notion of an external God's will, revealing that one’s own subconscious expectations dictate what comes to pass. Aligning one's desires with the highest vision ensures fulfillment.
Chapter 8: No Other God
Neville emphasizes the singular power of one's own consciousness. Relying on external deities, fate, or circumstances is a false belief that must be replaced with an understanding of personal responsibility in creation.
Chapter 9: The Foundation Stone
Faith and imagination are the foundation stones of reality. Neville warns against disbelief, which weakens creative power, and urges readers to build upon certainty in their own "I AM" awareness.
Chapter 10: To Him That Hath
This chapter expands on the biblical idea that those who recognize their own creative power will receive more, while those who doubt will experience lack. Neville encourages a mindset of abundance.
Chapter 11: Christmas
Neville reinterprets Christmas as an inner realization rather than a historical event. He expla
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