Weekly Message for Sunday, June 1, 2025
Mind is the Gateway to Manifestation
From a New Thought perspective, Napoleon Hill's insights echo a foundational truth: the mind is the gateway to manifestation. When Hill speaks of “definiteness of purpose,” he is describing the spiritual law that thought, when imbued with clarity and conviction, becomes causative. In New Thought teaching, we recognize that Spirit works through our focused intention. Knowing what we want, and why we want it, aligns our mental atmosphere with Infinite Intelligence, which then moves to bring form to our ideas. This clarity is not mere wishful thinking; it is a spiritual commitment to be in harmony with our highest good.
Hill’s statement, “The starting point of all achievement is desire,” aligns with the New Thought principle that desire is Divine in origin. Desire—de sire—literally means “of the Father.” It is Spirit’s way of nudging us toward the greater expression of life, love, and creativity. When we honor our desires as sacred and cultivate them with faith and expectation, we become co-creators with the Divine. The energy of desire, properly understood, is not grasping or ego-driven—it is the movement of G-d in us, seeking fuller expression through us.
Finally, Hill reminds us that “Riches do not respond to wishes.” This is a powerful reinforcement of the law of mind in action. In New Thought, we affirm that thoughts must be married to feeling, and then followed by consistent action rooted in spiritual knowing. It is not enough to visualize abundance; we must embody it. We must create definite plans, hold steadfast to our intention, and persist through appearances. This is the path of spiritual maturity: knowing that the Universe responds to our deep conviction, unwavering faith, and the alignment of our inner world with Divine Law.
Keep the faith!
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