The hypnosis of a mundane life, as well as the devil's manipulation, is geared to causing the believer to have limited vision of divine things and eternal purposes. The greatest hindrance from seeing things far off is an overwhelming vision of SELF. When I am consumed with MY wounds, pain, needs, fears, (fill in the blank), the vision of God gets blurry, and all I see is myself. But there is a plan God has for you - a purpose that will be his best for you if you seek it. Lift up your eyes and you will see things you did not see before.