Let’s get straight to the point: You’ve been chasing the wrong kind of power. You’ve been trying to grab things outside of you—money, status, that new house, the perfect relationship—thinking that’s where the power lies. But here’s the truth: It’s not.
In his lecture “Power”, Neville Goddard reveals a truth that will shift how you view everything: The power to create your world isn’t outside—it’s inside you, in your imagination. This isn’t just some feel-good concept—it’s real. Your imagination is the force behind everything in your life.
The World Worships the Creation, Not the Creator
We’re taught to chase results. We see someone living the life we want, and we think, That’s it, I need to get that. But here’s the thing: The results are just the effects. The real magic is in the cause—and the cause is your own wonderful imagination.
What most people don’t realize is that if you take away the material things—whether it’s money, status, or even a relationship—the true power lies in your ability to create them again and again. And that ability? It’s rooted in your imagination.
As Neville says:
“The world would rather have the things created than the power to create.”(Power Neville Goddard)
When you know how to create, the external things lose their hold on you because you know you can manifest them anytime. That’s where real power lies.
Imagination: The Ultimate Creative Power
Now, here’s where things get real: Neville says your imagination is the power of God. Your imagination is the same creative force that made the universe. This isn’t abstract—it’s literal. Your imagination is what the Bible calls Jesus Christ, the divine power in action.
Goddard doesn’t sugarcoat it:
“That power is your own wonderful human imagination. That’s the power of God! That is Christ.”(Power Neville Goddard)
Let that sink in for a moment. The very thing you use daily—your imagination—is the same force that can transform your entire life. It’s already within you.
Repentance Isn’t About Guilt—It’s About Changing Your Mind
When people hear the word "repent," they immediately think of guilt, shame, and feeling bad about their past. But Goddard shows us that true repentance is something far more powerful.
Repentance is not about regret; it’s about a complete change of mindset. It’s the ability to see your world differently, to flip the script on your reality by changing the way you perceive yourself.
Neville breaks it down:
“The word repent… It’s the Greek metanoia, a radical, but radical, change of attitude, a radical change of mind.”(Power Neville Goddard)
This means stepping away from the mindset of lack and limitation and stepping into the state of already having what you desire. It’s about reprogramming yourself to align with the life you want, not the one you think you’re stuck in.
The Secret? Relentless Persistence
Here’s where many people falter. They try using their imagination a few times, then give up when the results don’t appear instantly. This is where persistence comes in.
You have to hold on to that vision, even when nothing in the external world seems to be changing. This isn’t about playing small or waiting for life to hand you what you want. It’s about fully committing to your vision, regardless of current circumstances. Stay faithful to the image of your future as if it’s already here.
Your Inner World Creates Your Outer World
Here’s a fundamental truth: Your outer world is a reflection of your inner world. Everything you’re experiencing right now, whether it’s abundance, lack, joy, or struggle, is simply a mirror of what’s been going on inside your imagination.
But here’s the beauty of it: You can change it. By shifting what’s happening in your inner world—by imagining and feeling the reality you want—you naturally shift the external world to match.
You’re not reacting to life—life is reacting to you.
God is Your Imagination—That’s the Real Power
This is where it all comes together: God is not outside of you. God is in you, and your imagination is how God expresses that power. When you say “I am”—whether it’s “I am successful,” “I am loved,” or “I am powerful”—you’re using the creative force of the universe. Your imagination is God in action.
Neville makes this clear:
“The creative power of God is man’s imagination. That is actually Jesus Christ himself. There is no other Jesus Christ.”(Power Neville Goddard)
This is the realization that changes everything. You are the creator. The power to manifest your life isn’t in some distant place—it’s been in you the whole time.
Final Thoughts: You Already Have the Power—Use It
Stop waiting for someone else to give you permission to live the life you want. You’re holding the power right now. The only question is: What are you going to do with it?
Your imagination is the engine that drives everything in your life. Are you using it consciously to create the future you desire, or are you letting it run wild, reacting to whatever happens next?
Start today. Imagine the end as already real, feel it fully, and walk in that state. That’s where your true power lies. The world will adjust to match the state you live in.
As Neville said, and I’ll echo here: The power to create your reality has been yours all along.
Peace and Hair Grease
Jerry Emeka
