'Tossed By The Wind' Symbolism

In James 1:5-8, we are warned against doubting when seeking wisdom, using the metaphor of being "tossed about by the wind" to illustrate instability:

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:5-8)

This image speaks to the instability that doubt causes. When we doubt, our thoughts and desires are swayed by external influences, much like a ship tossed on the sea. Neville Goddard teaches that this “wind” represents doubt—something that disrupts our ability to manifest. Manifestation requires steady faith, an unwavering focus on our desires, and control over our thoughts.

The Wind and the Power of Faith

Doubt is like the wind: unpredictable, chaotic, and external. When we allow doubt to control us, we are tossed about, unable to direct our lives in the direction we want. But Neville teaches that faith is the key to controlling this wind. Faith isn’t about hoping something will happen; it’s about believing that what we’ve imagined is already a reality. In this way, we stop being at the mercy of the wind and start controlling it.

The power of faith lies in its ability to focus the mind. When we remain unwavering in our belief, we align our imagination with the outcome we desire, and we begin to shape our reality.

God’s Breath: The Divine Power Within

In Genesis 2:7, we read:

“Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” (Genesis 2:7)

Neville Goddard teaches that this "breath of life" is not just physical breath but the divine imagination—the force that creates all things. Imagination is the breath of God within us, the divine spark that brings our desires into being. When we focus on a desire, we breathe life into it through our imagination, transforming it from a thought into a physical reality.

When we align our imagination with faith, we can control the "wind" of doubt and navigate life with clarity and purpose. Just as the wind can push us off course, imagination, when used with faith, can keep us steady and focused on our desires.

Controlling the Wind of Doubt

To manifest effectively, we must learn to control the wind—the doubts and uncertainties that can sway us. James makes it clear that when we ask for wisdom or anything else, we must do so in faith, without doubt. Doubt is the force that causes us to lose direction and prevents us from receiving what we desire.

By mastering our thoughts and maintaining faith, we stop being tossed about by external forces. Instead, we become the ones in control, directing the wind of our imagination toward our desired outcomes. Neville Goddard teaches that faith and imagination, when aligned, create the power to manifest anything we truly desire.

Trusting Your Imagination to Manifest

1. Clear Vision: See your desired outcome vividly. A strong, clear vision helps direct your energy.

2. Faith: Believe your desire is already real in the realm of imagination.

3. Feeling: Immerse yourself in the feeling of having already achieved your desire.

4. Persistence: Hold firm in your belief, even when doubts arise.