Brief Summary
This lecture explores the concept of imagination as the ultimate creative power and the true God described in scripture. It emphasizes that objective reality is a product of our imagination and that by controlling our imagination, we can change our world. The lecture encourages listeners to embrace their "I am" presence, assume the feeling of their wish fulfilled, and persist in that assumption for it to manifest into reality.
- Imagination is the God of scripture and the creative power of the world.
- Objective reality is produced through imagining.
- The law of assumption states that persisting in an assumption will harden into fact.
- Everyone will eventually awaken to the truth that they are God the Father.
Introduction
The lecture begins by stating that the operative power lies within each individual, emphasizing that perception is unique and cannot be duplicated in fancy. The world we perceive is a reflection of our imagination, suggesting that our reality is imaginal in character. The aim is to uncover the cause of life's phenomena, addressing disparities and inequalities, while acknowledging the scriptural assertion of one God.
The One God: Imagination
The speaker challenges the common perception of God as an external entity, proposing that imagination is the true God of scripture. Referencing Deuteronomy 32, the lecture asserts that the creative power of the world resides within us, working in the depths of our soul and manifesting as productive fancy. By controlling our imagination, we can influence the world around us.
Scriptural Basis: The Potter
The lecture uses the metaphor of the potter from Jeremiah 18 and Isaiah 64 to illustrate imagination's role in shaping reality. The word "Lord" is translated as "I AM," emphasizing the power of self-identification as God. It highlights that everything in the world was once imagined, and objective reality is a product of imaginative pursuit.
Imagination in Action
The speaker elaborates on how individuals, through their imagination, can influence the world and the lives of others. Those who control their imagination can shape their reality, while those who don't are swayed by external influences. The lecture emphasizes that anyone, regardless of their circumstances, can change their world through the power of imagination.
God in Operation
The lecture explains that God acts through human imagination, with the speaker referencing Deuteronomy to illustrate God's power to kill, make alive, wound, and heal. The immortal self is not confined to the physical body but is God the Father, accessible through the simple declaration of "I AM." The lecture encourages listeners to use their imagination to dream and assume the feeling of their dreams fulfilled.
The Law of Assumption
The speaker introduces the law of assumption, stating that persisting in an assumption will harden into fact. This law operates after the promise of awakening as God, which is irrevocable. The speaker shares a story of his father, who accurately predicted World War II based on his firm belief and assumption, illustrating the power of assumption in shaping reality.
One Creative Power
The lecture emphasizes that there is only one creative power, dispelling the notion of separate good and evil deities. The positive creative power of the world is our own imagination, seated within us. The speaker criticizes externalized interpretations of prophecy and encourages listeners to recognize their own wonderful human imagination as God.
God Became as We Are
The lecture asserts that God became as we are so that we may be as He is, with every breath being the Breath of God. God does not interfere with our free will, allowing us to make our own choices and mistakes. The speaker emphasizes that "I AM" is God's eternal name and encourages listeners to change their world by starting with their own environment and defining their desired state.
Dream Noble Dreams
The speaker urges listeners to dream noble dreams and awaken to the truth that they are God the Father. He explains that we are emotional filters bearing the marks of our prevalent emotions, and God allows us to entertain any thought without interference. The lecture references Isaiah 64, explaining that God has "melted us into our iniquity," allowing us to fully experience our choices.
The Father and Son
The lecture introduces the concept of the Father and Son, with David representing the sum total of all the parts played by the Lord "I AM." David is the resultant state, the Christ, who reveals us as God the Father. The speaker shares anecdotes of individuals who experienced visions of David and messengers, symbolizing the birth from above.
The Promise and the Law
The lecture reiterates that the promise of awakening as God cannot be lost, regardless of our actions. While we are in the world, understanding and using the law of assumption wisely is crucial. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being watchful of our imagination and changing our imaginal activity to change our reality.
The Secret of Imagining
The lecture quotes Proust, stating that the secret of imagining is the greatest of all problems, to which all should aspire for supreme power, wisdom, and delight. The speaker encourages listeners to block out reason and senses, imagine themselves elsewhere, and view the world from that assumption. He emphasizes that man is all imagination and must be wherever he is in imagination.
Man Is All Imagination
The lecture concludes by stating that God is Man and exists in us, with the eternal body of man being the imagination. The Divine body, Jesus, is our own wonderful human imagination, misused through negative thoughts. The speaker urges listeners to believe that Jesus Christ is within them and that He will awaken within as the very being in whom He awakes.
Believe I AM He
The lecture emphasizes the importance of believing "I AM He" rather than relying on externalized concepts of God. It encourages listeners to be in constant control of their imagination, carrying it into their dream world. The speaker urges listeners to lift others up by encouraging them to persist in their new assumptions and wear the feeling until it becomes natural.
The Creative Power
The lecture concludes by reiterating that we are the creative power of the universe, and this power is what the world calls God. The speaker references Exodus 3:14, emphasizing that God's name is "I AM." He encourages listeners to be honest with themselves about their idle moments and the seeds they plant, recognizing that they are constantly creating their reality through their imagination.
