Attention directs our cells to start firing and wiring together. Who and what we pay attention to shapes our identity. Attention directs the neuroplasticity God gave us for change. Attention, neuroplasticity, even time are all things with potential for growing maturity and growing stagnation. The direction of our attention with our time is what determines which type of growth we choose.

The story of Moses illustrates what grows when we direct our attention to doing things in our own power, our way, even if we think our own way serves God. His story also illustrates what grows when we give our attention to God. He grows and matures into someone we didn't even know we were but who we become when our attention in on Him.