We were never meant to think only in terms of what we see. Fear shrinks us, but faith expands our vision. When you start thinking higher, you begin to live from God’s perspective. It’s not about denial—it’s about realignment. You trade anxiety for trust, panic for purpose. 

“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.” —Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV 

It's so easy to get consumed by the here and now. Every season feels permanent, every struggle overwhelming, and every triumph all-consuming. But as believers, we know this isn’t the full story. The truth is, God’s perspective is vastly different from ours. While we often focus on a single moment, He sees the whole picture—the beginning and the end. 

God created the world with eternity in mind. That means, His thoughts are higher, greater, and better than ours. Scripture says, “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” (Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV). This is the ultimate invitation into thinking differently, or shall we say, thinking higher.  

To think higher means to lift your gaze beyond the immediate, and intentionally align your thoughts with His. This isn’t about invalidating your thoughts; it’s about acknowledging His as the ultimate truth. His perspective allows you to see things in their true context—where what seemed overwhelming suddenly appears manageable when viewed from a divine vantage point. It’s exchanging your “thing” for His “thing above the thing.”  

Consider for a moment being in a busy city like Los Angeles or Denver. The traffic can feel like it’s wall to wall, the hustle and bustle of the people, hurrying about their day. Thousands of people passing by, most who you’ll never know by name. Towering overhead, you’d see more buildings and skyscrapers than you could count. If you were to stop long enough to take it all in, you could become completely bogged down, even overwhelmed, or maybe lost in translation.  

And then, you board one of those planes flying overhead and within a few short minutes, all of a sudden you’re soaring high above it all. Everything that once felt so big and so daunting now appears to be as small as an ant hill. Is it as small as an ant hill? Of course not, but with a new vantage point, it changes your perspective on everything.  

Thinking higher is like boarding that plane with God—not diminishing the reality of what we face but gaining the perspective to handle it as He sees it. When you align your thoughts with God’s, you gain fresh insight into your circumstances, whether joyful or difficult, and can better act in alignment with His will and when you’re in His will, thinking like He thinks. That means, even on your best days, His plans are still better and on your worst days, He offers hope beyond the pain.  

Today, what’s “your thing?” Maybe it’s the fear, worry, or financial distress you’ve been experiencing, maybe it’s the day to day grind. Maybe your “thing” is a relationship seeming to fall apart or an unexpected doctor’s report. Or maybe your “thing” is even your dreams and your goals, your hopes and desires. No matter what your “thing” is, lean in with God and begin to ask Him for his “thing above the thing.”  

When you are deeply rooted in the knowledge of God’s higher purposes, it transforms the way you approach everything. You’re no longer bogged down by the fleeting pressures of the world. Instead, you’re empowered to do earthly good, to bring the light of heaven into the darkness around you. Allow Him to elevate your vision today.  

Ask God to help you see beyond the trees. Seek His perspective, and let your heart be awakened to His higher calling. As you do, you’ll find that even in the midst of the most ordinary moments, you are equipped to do extraordinary things for His kingdom. May you become so heavenly conscious, so eternity-minded that you have the capacity to do even more earthly good. 

Steps to Take: 

Step 1: Ask for Heaven’s Vantage Point 
Tell God, “I want to see what You see.” Then look again. 
👉 Practical tip: Read Isaiah 55:8-9 and write down one area you need a new lens. 

Step 2: Flip the Thought 
Catch a lie or fear-based thought—and replace it with His Word. 
👉 Practical tip: Sticky note His truth on your mirror. Speak it over yourself daily. 

Step 3: Live from the Mountaintop 
Walk into your day like you already know the outcome—because you do. 
👉 Practical tip: Declare: “He is working above what I can see.” 

💥 Don’t just survive the day—elevate your perspective. You’re not grounded—you’re being lifted.  

Start thinking higher today. Watch this video to understand the importance of higher thinking and wisdom, explore my book, or tune into my podcast to elevate your thoughts and your faith.