Creation is governed by a profound truth: I AM is the ultimate reality. This principle reveals that reality mirrors our inner assumptions, reflecting whatever we project through thought, belief, and emotion. By mastering this mirror and living fully in the end, we align ourselves with the promises of God, eradicating fear, separation, and doubt. In this article, we integrate the teachings of Jesus Christ, Neville Goddard, Dr. Joseph Murphy, and Joseph Benner to create a practical guide for manifesting heaven on earth.
The Neutral Mirror of I AM
When Moses asked God for His name, God replied, "I AM THAT I AM" (Exodus 3:14). This declaration reveals God as a neutral mirror—a creative force that reflects whatever is impressed upon it. Scripture demonstrates this impartiality:
"I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal." (Deuteronomy 32:39)
"I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life." (Deuteronomy 30:19)
These verses reveal the nature of I AM: it reflects blessings or curses depending on what we affirm. Jesus further emphasizes this truth:
"According to your faith be it unto you." (Matthew 9:29)
"The kingdom of God is within you." (Luke 17:21)
The key to mastering this mirror is to project faith in the promises of God and assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled. Neville Goddard, building on this concept, taught: "The world is a mirror, forever reflecting what you are doing within yourself."
Faith, Law, and Grace: The Triadic Framework of Creation
Creation operates through a triadic process: faith, law, and grace. This divine cycle mirrors the structure of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Faith (Father): The unseen potential, originating from belief in what is yet to be realized. Jesus exemplified this when He said, "For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me." (John 6:38)
Law (Son): The bridge between belief and manifestation. Jesus, as the Word made flesh, demonstrates how divine law transforms faith into reality: "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." (Matthew 24:35)
Grace (Holy Spirit): The power that brings the unseen into the seen. Grace fulfills the process without effort: "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, shall teach you all things." (John 14:26)
By aligning with this triadic framework, we move beyond fear and separation, embracing the promises of God as our present reality.
Living in the End: The Power of Assumption
Neville Goddard taught that "living in the end" is the secret to manifestation. This means assuming the feeling of your wish fulfilled and acting as though your desired reality already exists. Jesus demonstrated this principle through faith in God’s promises:
"What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." (Mark 11:24)
Dr. Joseph Murphy expanded on this idea, emphasizing the role of the subconscious mind: "Your subconscious mind is like a fertile garden. Whatever you plant in it, it will grow." By declaring "I AM healthy," you plant the seed of health; by affirming "I AM prosperous," you align with abundance. Conversely, focusing on fear or lack plants seeds of negativity, which the neutral mirror reflects.
Jesus as the Master of Faith, Law, and Grace
Jesus is the ultimate example of living in the end. His miracles reveal how faith activates divine law and grace fulfills it. For instance, when healing the sick, He often said, "Thy faith hath made thee whole" (Mark 5:34). This demonstrates the interplay of belief (faith), declaration (law), and manifestation (grace).
By following Jesus’ example, we can:
Declare God’s Promises: Speak in alignment with God’s Word: "Let the weak say, I am strong." (Joel 3:10)
Focus on the Desired End: Avoid dwelling on fear or undesired outcomes: "Be not afraid, only believe." (Mark 5:36)
Trust the Process: Rest in the assurance that grace will bring the unseen into reality.
Practical Steps to Manifest Heaven on Earth
To fully embrace the promises of God and live in the end, follow these enhanced practical steps:
Identify Your Desire: Be specific about what you wish to manifest, but also ask yourself why you want it. What internal state are you truly seeking? For example, a desire for money often stems not from the numbers in a bank account but from a longing for freedom, security, or power. Recognizing this helps reveal what you are consciously or unconsciously identifying as your current state, such as powerlessness or lack. By understanding this, you can align with your desired state consciously.
Declare Your I AM: Recognize that you are always declaring your I AM, whether consciously or unconsciously. For example, when you dwell on sickness, fear, or lack, you unconsciously affirm these states. Instead, consciously choose to declare God’s promises: "I AM healed," "I AM abundant," or "I AM loved." This shifts your focus from limitation to divine truth.
Assume the Feeling of Fulfillment: Close your eyes and immerse yourself in the joy, peace, and gratitude of your wish fulfilled. However, be mindful of resistance. Resistance often arises as doubt, fear, or conflicting thoughts that attempt to keep you aligned with your old state. Recognize these feelings as part of the process and gently redirect your focus to the promises of God. Persist until fulfillment becomes your default state.
Replace Fear and Doubt with Promises: Recognize fear and doubt as beliefs that contradict God’s promises. Counteract these with scripture-based affirmations. For example:
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God." (Isaiah 41:10)
"God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)
Trust God as the Neutral Mirror: Surrender the need to control the outcome and trust God to reflect your inner transformation. Understand that the I AM mirror responds to faith, not force. By embodying your desired state, you activate divine grace to manifest your reality effortlessly.
The Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of Heaven represents the internal realm of the mind—the seat of thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions. Jesus taught that this internal realm is the birthplace of all creation:
"Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." (Matthew 12:34)
"For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." (Proverbs 23:7)
The Kingdom of God, by contrast, is the external manifestation of what originates in the mind. Jesus emphasized this connection:
"Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10)
However, the Kingdom of Heaven can be inverted by antipromise beliefs, which result in undesirable manifestations. For example, unforgiveness often feels justified to the carnal mind, which perceives forgiveness as weakness. Yet, this resistance creates negative feedback loops. Unforgiveness traps the mind in bitterness, and reality reflects this through compounding frustrations. Consider a common example:
You wake up feeling irritated, stub your toe, hit every red light, and end up waiting in line behind a gambler buying lottery tickets—a string of events reinforcing the internal frustration already present. This downward spiral originates from the antipromise belief of unfulfillment.
Healing Through Promises: The promises of God break these negative cycles by aligning the Kingdom of Heaven with the Kingdom of God. Forgiveness, for instance, shifts the internal state to grace, disrupting the feedback loop of bitterness. Jesus emphasized forgiveness as a divine principle:
"Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven." (Luke 6:37)
"If ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." (Matthew 6:14)
When we forgive, we free the mind from antipromise beliefs and align with God’s grace, allowing the Kingdom of Heaven to manifest harmony in the Kingdom of God. Practical steps include identifying resistance, reaffirming God’s promises, and consciously choosing alignment over reaction. By doing so, we create heaven on earth, one thought at a time.
Conclusion: Reality Reflects Your Beliefs
The I AM principle reveals that reality is already functioning as a reflection of your beliefs—whether aligned with God’s promises or distorted by antipromise beliefs. Most people unconsciously project fear, doubt, and separation, which are mirrored back as undesirable circumstances. By living in the end and fully embracing the promises of God, you transform this process into a conscious act of creation. Align your internal Kingdom of Heaven with God’s promises to manifest harmony in the external Kingdom of God. Eradicate fear, reject separation, and declare:
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)
in him we live, and move, and have our being. (Acts 17:28)
The mirror of I AM is neutral and reflects whatever is impressed upon it. If you unconsciously declare fear, lack, or doubt, the mirror responds in kind. However, by declaring faith in God’s promises and assuming the feeling of your wish fulfilled, you activate the triadic process of faith, law, and grace to manifest heaven on earth. Live consciously, reject fear, and trust God’s promises to transform your reality. The choice is yours.
