Hello ,
Behavioral scientists have discovered that we usually see things
that we are prepared to see. This is all centered in a network of nerve cells called the:
"Reticular Activating System."
Everybody has this system.
The "Reticular Activating System" works like this: Once something has been brought to our attention, and
we have been prepared to see it, we'll see it virtually everywhere we go.
For example, you decide to buy a new car. You make up your mind that you are going to buy a certain brand, a certain body style, and a certain color. Now, you'll see those cars everywhere. You'll see them on the roads, in TV advertisements, in newspapers and magazines. They're everywhere.
Now what has happened?
They were always there, but the moment you were prepared to see them, your Reticular Activating System kicked in, and suddenly you saw them everywhere.
It happens in other areas of life, too. We see what we are prepared to see. If we are prepared to see doom & gloom this year, then that's what we'll
see. If, on the other hand, we have prepared ourselves to see sunshine & opportunities, then that's what we are going to see.
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your
thoughts” (ESV).
Today we have the distinct opportunity to allow the One Who sees all to direct our paths. When we view everything through a heavenly lens, we put ourselves much further ahead than attempting to make all of our decisions on our own.
Have a great day and God bless!
