Oath of Souls for One God: The Inner Promise We All Remember
Have you ever felt a strange sense of recognition when reading sacred words, hearing a prayer, or simply standing beneath a sky full of stars? As if some part of you already knew the truth before you were even told? According to Goldy Noor in her book GOD, NATURE, AND MENTAL WELL-BEING: The Healing Balance, that sense of familiarity may come from a forgotten but eternal promise—a soul’s oath to One God.
This concept, called the “Oath of Souls” is a powerful idea that speaks directly to something deep within us. It’s not about religion as a set of rules. It’s about the core connection between every human soul and the divine source that made us. Noor describes it as a bond written not in ink, but in the fabric of our being—an inner agreement made long before we entered this physical world.
The Echo of a Forgotten Promise
In monotheistic belief systems like Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, there’s a belief based on the Holy Scriptures, that all human souls once stood before their Creator and acknowledged Him. Noor draws attention to this in her writing for the understanding of this concept by giving example of the feeling in a moment when a long-lost child meets the mother, though their physical appearances may have changed over time but, without needing to say a word, she just knows who he/she is as the deep soul bond between them remains, something felt soul to soul, beyond the time and life’s changes. That’s how our soul reacts when it hears the truth of One God: it remembers.
Even if our upbringing, culture, or current belief system doesn’t explicitly focus on a single God, this inner memory can be triggered. Sometimes it comes through a verse. Other times, it hits during grief, awe, or love. This recognition isn’t logical—it’s spiritual memory.
A Universal Experience with Personal Meaning
One of the most beautiful parts of Noor’s interpretation is that this soul oath isn’t limited to a particular religion or tradition. While the idea originates in monotheistic texts, she emphasizes that people across cultures can and do feel this same pull toward the divine.
Whether you’re bowing in prayer, walking alone in nature, or sitting quietly with your thoughts, moments of peace and clarity often bring with them a sense that you are not alone. There is a Presence. A Force. A Creator. Whatever you choose to call it, Noor believes your soul already knows it, and once pledged loyalty to it.
Why This Oath Matters Today
In a world full of distractions, endless scrolling, and ever-changing values, many of us feel disconnected from ourselves, from others, and something bigger. Mental health challenges are everywhere. Anxiety, burnout, and emptiness are sadly becoming normal.
But Noor’s work reminds us that healing might not come from looking outward. It comes from looking inward, to something already embedded inside us: our original connection to God.
She argues that when people reconnect with this forgotten promise—this inner truth of divine oneness—they begin to find peace. Why? Because it gives life a sense of purpose. It aligns the heart and the mind. It keeps the focus on one which offers clarity, unity and order. Just as a system cannot function smoothly under too many conflicting leaders, the universe reflects harmony under single divine authority. Believing in one supreme creator brings coherence to life and removes confusion-much like a well-run organization guided by a single wise leader, rather than many competing bosses. It creates a clear path to follow and avoids the confusion that comes from divided authority.
More Than a Belief—A Relationship
Noor’s view of God is relational. She believes the soul’s oath is about belonging and submission. It’s about recognizing that we’re not random or abandoned. We were created with intention, and we’re being guided back to the One who made us.
She writes about how reconnecting with God transforms how we view suffering. Instead of seeing it as punishment or bad luck, it becomes part of a greater test, a refining process that leads to growth and elevation. This, in turn, eases the mind, softens the heart, and offers real, lasting healing for the soul.
Nature as a Reminder of the Oath
Another standout message from The Healing Balance is the role of nature in reminding us of this divine oath. Noor’s descriptions of oceans, mountains, and star-filled skies are not just poetic—they’re spiritual prompts. Every detail in nature, she says, is like a fingerprint of the divine—a whisper from the Creator to help us remember.
Watching a sunrise, listening to the waves and standing still in a forest. These are not empty moments. They’re sacred invitations to reflect, remember, and realign with the One to whom we once made a promise.
God invites humans in Hoy Scriptures to ponder on the signs in the universe as a testament of His presence. We are advised to contemplate on the order, balance and beauty of the stars, planets, galaxies and earth itself as it’s not something random but Divine signs of His creation. The regular rhythm of day and night, movement of clouds and winds, life giving rain, how fire is produced, presence of water on earth as an essential need to life and how the ecosystems, galaxies, and human body’s intricate systems all are working with precision, these all indicate to the presence of a controlling force, a Divine designer. How seas and ships provide sustenance, trade, and connection- systems of provision that humans benefit from, yet don’t control fully. These are all divine facilitation in our daily lives and a proof of an intelligent creator who created life with purpose and planning and is actively involved in the universe.
Faith That Heals, Not Divides
Perhaps the most comforting aspect of Goldy Noor’s message is how inclusive it is, that you don’t need to be religious, or even sure of your beliefs, to feel the truth of this soul-oath. You just need to be open. To listen to that still, small voice inside you that says: “There is something more. You are part of something bigger, and the belief in One God is not imposed; it’s already inscribed in our inner being.”
Acknowledging one God also means acknowledging a single source of truth, guidance, and accountability. Too many “gods” would create conflicting moral systems, leading to confusion. The oath upholds the idea that spiritual clarity comes from one divine source, not many. It establishes a unified moral reference point. And when you begin to listen to this inner voice, when you start to remember—that’s where healing begins. The idea of One God is not just a theological belief but also a source of immense emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing.
Conclusion: Return to the Promise
In GOD, NATURE, AND MENTAL WELL-BEING: The Healing Balance, Goldy Noor takes readers on a powerful journey—a journey back to themselves, to nature, and most importantly, to the One who made them. Believing in One God affirms that each soul comes from a single, sacred source, giving every person inherent worth and dignity. This dissolves feelings of inferiority, abandonment, or self-loathing. Healing begins when you realize: “I matter because I was created with intention by the One who does not make mistakes”.
We’re returning.
Not to something new—but to something we’ve always known.