Day 01: Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

Hi All,

Here is my first post on the series of posts working through the verse

Colossians 3:1-24 . I am no preacher and writing this is my understanding of this verse. If you have something to add, please feel free to add in the comments below. I would love to hear your views.

 Colossians 3:1-7

3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. ² Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. ³ For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ⁴ When Christ, who is your^[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

⁵ Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. ⁶ Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.^[b] 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 

There is two things that I have highlighted in the above paragraph. Lets quickly talk about the first one…

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

God is clearly telling us that if we want a good life we need to keep our minds on the good things and not on the earthly things. Being jealous and waiting for good things to happen won’t get you anywhere. If your mind and soul will be focused on the things above, God will bless you and give you the strength to accomplish your dreams and more. Do not let earthly, material things take majority of your thoughts.

Here is the second part:

“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.”

SEXUAL IMMORALITY , IMPURITY, LUST, EVIL DESIRES, GREED

Life on earth is limited for all of us. We all know that, it’s a fact. However, life in Gods footsteps is eternal. He tells us so many times. He asks so little of us and offers so much.

How are we suppose to build a healthy environment for our children and their children with broken souls? Devils happiness comes from breaking down our souls. He thrives on our weaknesses. Do not give him the pleasure to destroy your soul. Put to death evil desires and the Lord with bless you with strength and peace.

Below I’m adding a printable card to keep as a reminder of this verse and what you can do to practice this verse in real life.

Thank you for reading my post. I hope it will help you living your life in Jesus footsteps. Enjoy the peace that comes with following the right path.

Lead your family and children closer to God.

Have a blessed day all and keep your eyes open for the next post of this series.