"Spiritual Astigmatism”- Distorts our view of our purpose, or relationship with God and our finances. Hebrews 12:1 (NLT) Strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up.” Strip off- (Greek) - remove obstacles 1 in 50 women have a rare ability in regards to eyesight it is called tetrachromacy Tetrachromacy—the ability to see a wider spectrum of colors than most people because they have four types of cones in their retinas, while most people have three. Holy Spirit offers us a kind of spiritual “tetrachromacy” 1 Corinthians 2:10–11 (NLT) 10 But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. 11 No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit, and no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. John 16:13 (NLT) “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.” 1. Recognize the Limits of Human Sight Jeremiah 33:3 (NLT) “Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.” Without The Holy Spirit We Tend to: Making decisions based on short-term gain Overlooking God’s purpose in the mundane Missing the beauty and depth of God's provision Isaiah 30:21 (NLT) “Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, ‘This is the way you should go,’ whether to the right or to the left.” The Holy Spirit guides your choices, aligns them with God’s bigger plan, and provides you with greater purpose. 2. Focus on One Thing at a Time Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT) “This one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Personal Vision: Clarity appears when we dedicate to one thing at a time. Psalm 37:5 (NLT) “Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.” Spiritual Growth: Daily focus on God accelerates spiritual growth Psalm 1:2-3 (NLT) “But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.” People practice spiritual fasting on a regular basis • Financial Stewardship: Is not about money it is about management Psalm 37:5 (NLT) “Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.” Psalm 24:1 (NLT) 1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. Debt Snowball Personal finance is 80% behavior and only 20% head knowledge. 3. Learn to Live in the Fullness of the Holy Spirit’s Power The Holy Spirit doesn’t just show up in spectacular moments; He wants to transform your ordinary moments. • View our Life Through the Spirit’s Lens Psalm 119:18 (NLT) “Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.” • Make the Most of Every Season Ephesians 5:15-17 (NLT) “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.” “God doesn’t waste anything” • Invite the Spirit Into Your Daily Decisions Proverbs 21:5 (NLT) “Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.” • Step Boldly Into the Clarity of your Calling Acts 1:8 (NLT) “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 2 Kings 6:17 (NLT) 17 Then Elisha prayed,“O LORD, open his eyes and let him see!” The LORD opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.