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Spiritual Sight

Spiritual sight is the God-given capacity to perceive, understand and discern realities beyond what your physical eyes see

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people
Ephesians 1:18 (NIV)

Why Spiritual Sight Matters

In a world full of distracting media and information, spiritual sight matters because it helps you:

  • See from God’s perspective instead of judging situations only through cultural or media perspectives.
  • Avoid being deceived or misled by appearances, social trends and media hype because you can discern truth from lies, good from evil, and wisdom from foolishness.
  • Gain clarity in confusion by filtering out the junk among mixed messages, visual noise, and distractions and focusing your heart on what aligns with God’s will.
  • Make wiser decisions and choices that lead to a better life in the long term, not just temporary excitement.
  • Grow closer to God as you recognize His presence and work, and your faith in Him increases even in difficult and chaotic times.

How to Practice it

  • Let God’s word be your guide. Spend time studying your bible and meditating on God’s word so that you will be able to look at people and situations through his perspective
  • Pray for God’s perspective. Do not just pray for material things. Pray for wisdom and clarity before making decisions.
  • Be mindful of what you look at. What you look at sows seeds that can either sharpen or cloud your spiritual sight. Be careful to watch, read and follow only content that sharpens your spiritual sight. Avoid content that can lead you to sin and cloud your spiritual sight.
  • Avoid reacting on the spur of the moment. Slow down and think things through first before responding. When you do this, you are more likely to respond with wisdom
  • Fast from distractions periodically. Have quiet, ‘no-screen’ times daily and days you avoid unnecessary screen use. Use those times and days for reflection, worship and meditation on God’s word. You are more likely to hear God during your quiet time than in noise. This practice can sharpen your spiritual sight.
  • Relate with spiritually mature people. Surround yourself with people, sharpen your vision. They could be your friends, mentors, and communities of individuals with shared values.