I will set my mind on things above not on things here below. There are so many distractions out there that could easily take our minds off of the Lord and His plan for the day. He desires us to keep in step with the Holy spirit each day. We need to acknowledge Him every morning when we wake up and let Him take over. It’s important to renew our minds with the word of God and plant it in our hearts. If you have a busy day ahead of you, select a scripture to meditate on throughout the day. I love the book of Psalms and there are many scriptures that can encourage and lift up our spirits and keep our minds on things that are righteous.
Forget the past when we dwell on the past we actually move backwards instead of forward. The Lord has forgiven our past and He forgets and wants us to as well.
There is no need for regrets either or if only I had done this or that life would have been better. I’ve been there and done that and trust me it will just cause your emotions to stir negative thoughts and it will lead you down the wrong road if you let them take over. The first step is to be aware of the negative thought. Secondly capture it and then replace it with something that is good. In Phil.4:8 it says to think on things that are true, honest, righteous, lovely, pure and of good report. Take control over your mind don’t let it take over you. It is possible to live at peace within your mind but it takes work to overcome your way of thinking. I remember years ago I had to even pray over my mind many times before I got the victory. My mind was so busy all the time thinking things that only caused me to worry and fret but as time went on I have learned to enjoy sweet peace of mind in Christ and you can too. God bless, Lollita Faith
Since I have been raised with Christ…
I WILL set my mind on things above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God.
I WILL not set my mind on things on the earth, for I died and my life is hidden with Christ in God. {Col.3:1-3}
I WILL saturate my mind with the things of God.
I WILL let the Holy Spirit rule my heart and mind.
I WILL not let the passions of this world overtake me.
I WILL make time for God.
God will keep me in perfect peace, when my mind is stayed on Him and I trust Him. {Isaiah 26:3}
Lord Jesus, I pray You will take over my mind and remove all thoughts that cause me to worry. Help me to think on things that will uplift my spirit and not bring me down. In Your precious name, Amen
Author June Hodgins 