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Today's Prayer

God Calls Us to Set Our Minds on Things Above (Colossians 3:1-2)

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 
For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 
When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. 
Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” (Colossians 3:1-2.)

Jesus tells us in the Gospel of John that the Father God has many places for us, and He will prepare it for us in heaven. 
He also said that He will be back and take us to be with Him that we also may be where He is. 
When we remember that we are the children of God, we are motivated to live in ways that honor God and reflect God’s will. 
This perspective also helps us to hold loosely to the things of this world, since they’re transient and can’t compare to the glory that we will experience in heaven. 
St. Paul is exhorting us to set our minds on things above not on earthly things. 
He encourages us to direct our attention toward our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, rather than being consumed by the concerns of this world. 
He also gives us the way we can set our minds on things above, and that is by putting to death our members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 
We must know that setting our minds on things above doesn’t mean ignoring our earthly responsibilities but rather integrating our spiritual focus into everything we do. 
When we set our minds on heavenly things, we begin to see our daily tasks as opportunities to fulfill Jesus’ purpose for our lives.  
We can do everything we have to do, like go to our jobs, serve in our ministries, or care for our families with an awareness that our ultimate purpose is to glorify God. 
We must learn to prioritize what truly matters in light of eternity. 
Doing so will bring us both peace and clarity. 
It also helps us to avoid being overwhelmed by the pressures of life. 
We must trust that our lives is in God’s hands and His is in control. 
Amen.

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