Win the Day Habit 7

Seeding the Clouds: A Study of Vision, Prayer, and Action

• 1946 Experiment: A plane seeded clouds with dry ice to induce precipitation, a breakthrough in cloud seeding. Vincent Schaefer conducted preliminary experiments using dry ice and a GE freezer.

• Elijah's Prayer: Illustrates a timeless connection between prayer and precipitation. Elijah's prayer during a famine parallels modern-day cloud seeding.

• Different Methods for Cloud Seeding: Humility, generosity, obedience, and prayer are powerful methods for seeding positive outcomes.

• Contending Prayer: Emphasis on deep, focused prayer as a powerful tool for manifesting desired outcomes. The posturing of Elijah demonstrates profound humility and intense belief in achieving a miracle.

• Daily Spiritual Disciplines: Daily Bible study and meditation are presented as foundational habits for developing faith and impacting the world positively. The aim is to make God's word a part of us.

• Positive Actions: Small acts of kindness, acts of sacrifice, and calculated risks can all contribute towards seeding the clouds with positive energy and impact. The willingness to step outside of one’s comfort zone is important.

• Howard Schultz's Starbucks Story: Illustrates the importance of seizing opportunities and taking calculated risks to achieve success. Purchasing Starbucks was a bold move, yet it led to substantial financial success. This exemplifies that vision catalyzes positive change and that recognizing a moment is crucial.

• "Paradise Spell" (Future Mindset): The American tendency to envision a future outcome. It is a testament to faith to imagine a future result from a vision. God operates in the same way, working backward from the desired outcome and laying the groundwork.

• Planning and Prayer: Connecting prayer with planning; emphasize that it's crucial, not neglecting either aspect. Praying without planning is useless, and planning without prayer is too shallow without direction.

• Honi the Circle Maker: An ancient sage who prayed diligently until there was a miraculous response via the rain. This exemplifies the power of unwavering faith.

• The Law of Sowing and Reaping: The principle of faith-based action where our current behavior determines our future. We must recognize that every action has repercussions.

• Jadav Payeng's Reforestation Efforts: An example of how a vision can be translated into tangible action, leading to positive change on a large scale. His meticulous reforestation efforts in Majuli, in the Brahmaputra River, demonstrates the significance of planting the seeds of positive change in the world.

• Small Beginnings and Big Visions: The importance of starting small and prioritizing vision over outcome. Small actions that originate from a large vision are critical to the eventual success. A small act of faith can produce magnificent things.

• Focus on Inputs, Not Outcomes: Emphasizes the importance of focusing on the actions and behaviors regardless of the temporary effect. The focus should be on the daily routines.

Explore the intersection of spirituality and science in cloud seeding through this quiz. Learn about Vincent Schaefer's groundbreaking experiments, the biblical foundation of prayer, and the powerful methods for generating positive outcomes in life. A deeper understanding of daily spiritual disciplines will also be highlighted.