Good Morning Sunshine! What You Keep Looking At Will Eventually Pull You Away From God!

Genesis 3:6 (NKJV): ~ “So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate.”  

I remember watching a game where a wide receiver was supposed to stay in position and follow the play that had already been called. The quarterback had already given instructions, and everything was set for success. But in the middle of the play, the receiver saw an opening that looked better than the route he was assigned. It looked easier, faster, and more promising. So instead of staying aligned, he drifted. He followed what he saw instead of what he was told. The result was an interception that cost the team the game. What he kept looking at pulled him out of position and that is how it happens. Don’t lose your focus, for it can cost you your life.

There is a moment where what you see begins to compete with what God said. It is not loud at first. It is subtle. It is quiet. It is simply a glance that lingers a little longer than it should. But that glance begins to grow, and what you continue to look at starts to form a desire within you that was never there before. The Word tells you in Genesis 3:6 that Eve “saw” the tree. That word is important, because her eyes became the gateway to her decision. What she looked at long enough, she began to evaluate. What she evaluated, she began to desire. And what she desired, she eventually reached for.

This is why you must understand that your eyes are not just for seeing, they are for discerning. Because everything you look at is not meant to be entertained. Some things you are called to turn away from, not because they are hidden, but because they are not aligned. The Bible reminds you in Matthew 6:22 (NKJV), “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light.” That means what you allow into your vision will eventually affect your entire life. Your eyes are not neutral, they are directional.

Eve did not fall because she was forced, she fell because she focused. She kept looking. And the longer she looked, the more the tree changed in her perception. It went from forbidden, to appealing. From restricted, to desirable and nothing about the tree had changed, only her focus had. You must be careful what you allow yourself to keep looking at. Because what you repeatedly expose yourself to will eventually normalize itself in your mind. What once felt off will begin to feel acceptable. What once felt wrong will begin to feel reasonable.

The Word says in Psalm 101:3 (NKJV), “I will set nothing wicked before my eyes.” That is not just a declaration, it is a discipline. Because you cannot expect to live a pure life if your eyes are constantly feeding your mind things that contradict your assignment. There is a pull that comes with prolonged focus. It is not immediate, but it is inevitable. The more you look, the stronger the pull becomes. And before you realize it, you are no longer just observing—you are considering. You are no longer just noticing, you are moving toward it.

James 1:14–15 (NKJV) reminds you, “But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin.” Notice the process, drawn away, enticed, conceived. It starts with attention before it ever becomes action. You must understand that what you look at is either strengthening your discipline or weakening it. There is no middle ground. Every glance is feeding something, either your spirit or your flesh. And over time, what you feed the most will begin to lead you. This is why guarding your eyes is just as important as guarding your mind.

Because your eyes introduce what your mind must process. And if your eyes are not disciplined, your mind will constantly be fighting battles it did not have to face. The enemy knows that if he can keep your attention, he can slowly shift your direction. He does not need you to act immediately, he just needs you to keep looking. Because what you keep looking at will eventually feel familiar, and what feels familiar will no longer feel dangerous.

But you are called to live differently. Colossians 3:2 (NKJV) says, “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” That means your focus must be intentional. You cannot allow your eyes to wander aimlessly and expect your life to remain aligned. There are some things you will have to look away from, not because you are weak, but because you are wise. Not because you cannot handle it, but because you understand the power of focus. Turning away is not failure, it is discipline.

And now you understand something that is critical for your walk. Before Eve ever took the fruit, she kept looking at the tree. And what she kept looking at, eventually pulled her. So today, you must ask yourself, what have you been looking at too long?

Let’s Pray:

Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before You with a heart that desires to be pure, disciplined, and aligned with You in every area of my life, including what I allow my eyes to focus on. Lord, I thank You for Your Word that brings truth, clarity, and correction. I thank You that You have given me the ability to discern what is right and what is not. Father, I ask that You help me guard my eyes. Let me not be drawn into things that are not aligned with Your will for my life. Give me the strength to turn away from anything that is trying to pull me out of position. Holy Spirit, make me aware of what I am looking at and how it is affecting me. Help me to recognize when my focus is shifting in a way that is not healthy or not holy. Lord, I repent for every moment where I have allowed my eyes to linger on things that You told me to avoid. Forgive me for entertaining what I should have turned away from. Father, I ask that You discipline my focus. Teach me to be intentional about what I allow into my vision. Let my eyes be fixed on what builds me, strengthens me, and aligns me with You. Lord, Your Word says in Psalm 119:37 (NKJV), “Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way.” Father, I ask that You do exactly that, turn my eyes away and revive me in truth. Father, help me to understand that what I look at matters. Let me not be careless with my attention, knowing that my focus is shaping my direction. Holy Spirit, redirect my gaze when I begin to look at the wrong things. Pull me back into alignment before I drift too far. Lord, I declare that I will not be pulled by what I see. I will not be drawn away by what looks good. I will remain anchored in what You have said. Father, strengthen my discipline so that I can look away without hesitation. Let me choose obedience over curiosity, and alignment over temptation. Lord, I thank You that my eyes are being trained, my focus is being refined, and my life is being aligned with Your will. Father, I declare that what I look at will no longer control me. I will control my focus, and my focus will remain on You. In Jesus Christ Name, Amen.

Nugget ~ What you keep looking at will eventually pull you, so choose your focus wisely!

Blessings…

Love, Dr. Jean…