#5 Our Hope of Heaven
“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
Just like in quantum physics, where reality exists in a state of superposition until observed, the promises of God exist in limitless potential, waiting for us to choose them by faith. But to walk in this reality, we must be spiritually minded, believing that all things are possible. If we remain carnally minded—limited in our thinking—we will continue to live under restrictions that bring death, rather than life and abundance.
As Jesus said in Mark 4:24:
"Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more will be added to you."
This principle reflects quantum physics' observer effect—where what we focus on determines reality. If we observe lack, we reinforce lack. If we observe God’s abundance, we step into His unlimited provision. The issue is not whether God's promises exist but whether we choose to engage with them.
The key is understanding who we are in Christ. God has an incredibly high view of humanity, and we should align our perspective with His. If we adopt a low view of ourselves, as many religious teachings suggest, we excuse sin, failure, and lack. However, the Bible tells a different story.
What Are We? Understanding Our Divine Identity
Psalm 8:3-6 lays out God's perspective:
"When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, What is man that You are mindful of him,And the son of man that You visit him? For You have made him a little lower than the angels,And You have crowned him with glory and honor. You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands;You have put all things under his feet."
The Hebrew words used here are profound:
Glory (kābôd, כָּבוֹד) – Meaning weight, splendor, majesty, dignity, or honor. It is often used to describe God's presence and excellence (Exodus 33:18).
Honor (hādār, הָדָר) – Meaning adornment, majesty, beauty, or excellence. It conveys the idea of being set apart for distinction and worth.
Many struggle with feelings of insignificance, but God has already crowned us with dignity and purpose. Being "crowned with glory and honor" does not mean we are gods, but it does mean we are entrusted with reflecting God's rule and goodness.
Romans 8:29 confirms this:
"For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son."
As we behold Christ, we become like Him. Our elevated view of humanity makes room for the leaven of God's kingdom to work in our hearts, transforming us from within. This is critical because the way we see ourselves directly affects how we live and engage with God's promises. If we see ourselves as powerless, we will live defeated. If we see ourselves as crowned with glory and honor, we will rise to that level of authority.
Prayer and Quantum Faith: Aligning With the Kingdom
Rather than begging God to intervene, we must recognize that we have Christ’s power and authority to affect the material world—just as the observer effect in quantum physics shows that human consciousness affects material reality. The Bible supports this principle:
2 Peter 1:4:
"By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature."
If we are partakers of the divine nature, then our role in prayer is not to ask for what we lack, but to align with what God has already provided in Christ. Just as Jesus demonstrated mastery over the created world—walking on water, multiplying food, and commanding storms—we, too, are meant to walk in authority, shaping reality through faith.
Jesus didn’t merely ask God to intervene. He spoke to storms, commanded healing, and operated from a deep awareness of His divine authority. This was not magic—it was alignment. His thinking was perfectly in tune with God’s will, and as a result, creation responded to Him. We are called to this same level of authority.
Examples of Kingdom Prayer in Action
PROVISIONS:
Instead of praying from a place of lack, recognize God as Jehovah Jireh, the provider. See His abundance and align yourself with that truth. Say:
"Father, I thank You that You have already provided all things that pertain to life and godliness. I align my heart with Your abundance, knowing that I lack nothing in You."
If we do not believe God is a provider, we limit our ability to receive His provision. As Jesus multiplied food, He did not question whether it was possible—He simply aligned with the Father's abundance. Likewise, provision is about aligning with God's nature rather than striving to earn His blessings.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Rather than asking God to fix a broken relationship, embody the nature of God’s love. See yourself as a conduit of His reconciliation. Say:
"Father, You are love, and I am one with You. As I behold Your love, I become love. I release grace and wisdom into my relationships, and I call forth healing and restoration."
Jesus was moved with compassion and healed them all (Matthew 14:14). Love is a powerful force that transforms everything it touches. When we see God as the ultimate reconciler, we become instruments of reconciliation in our relationships.
HEALTH:
Instead of asking for healing, acknowledge Christ as Jehovah Rapha, the healer. See yourself as already healed in Him. Say:
"Jesus, You bore my sickness and carried my pain. As I behold Your wholeness, I allow that truth to transform my body. Healing is not a future event—it is a present reality."
Jesus did not treat sickness as something outside of His authority. He spoke to it, commanding healing. We must approach healing with the same confidence, seeing ourselves as already whole in Christ.
Entanglement with God: Living in His Reality
In quantum mechanics, entangled particles instantly affect each other, regardless of distance. Spiritually, we are entangled with God.
1 John 4:17 says:
"As He is, so are we in this world."
This is a profound statement. It means that everything that is true of Christ is true of us in the spirit. Our job is to let that truth transform our thinking so that it manifests in our lives. We are not distant from God—we are one with Him.
Raising Our Expectations
Psalm 8:6 tells us that God has put "all things under our feet." Yet many believers struggle because they view themselves as unworthy. Jesus confronted this mindset in John 10:34:
"Is it not written in your law, ‘I said, you are gods’?"
Jesus was reminding them that they were created for dominion. The challenge is that many believers see themselves as powerless when, in reality, they are seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). If we elevate our expectations, we will step into greater measures of faith and authority.
Final Thoughts: Becoming What We Behold
2 Corinthians 3:18 declares:
"But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord."
Prayer is not about convincing God to act—it is about seeing Him clearly and aligning with His reality. As we behold Him, we become like Him, and His promises manifest in our lives. Faith is not about striving—it is about choosing to believe in the reality of His kingdom and letting that truth shape us from the inside out.
