On Things Above

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ––Philippians 4:8

The hidden masculine wounds that we walk around with are the emotional wounds—or maybe a specific wound—we experienced preceding the life we live today. Now a bunch of us, myself included, are “wounded warriors.” Life is a battle which starts the day we are born, and each of us reading this are fighting our own individual life battles.

In Colossians 3:1 God says to set your heart and your mind on the eternal: “Since then, you have been raised with Christ set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Why does God say you have to set your heart on things above? Because Your Vision Sets Your Values. Your heart is where you exist, it’s where your emotions and affections are. Whatever takes over your mind and emotions will then guide your vision—and that sets your values, beliefs and behaviors.

Here’s the critical piece: We are kingdom born and bred, and this life we are living in—“in-time”—is just a sliver of the eternity God has laid out for us. We “set our minds above” because if we focus on what’s below—here on this blue, wobbly planet—we will lose sight of Him. We will lose sight of His values for us. As a result, we will lose ourselves.

It’s important to know that your values and vision are the controlling agents in  your life. Why? Because whatever controls your heart, your mind, and your character on the inside will then control your conduct. That’s why the Bible always says set your heart, set your mind. It’s the same intent as when Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37).

What do you worship? That’s the question. What sets the affections of your heart?

Father, help me set my mind on things above. I need Your eternal perspective.

139 Responses

  1. Amen! Love This! So Trure and Needed everyDay,EveryMoment !
    God Please Fill my Heart ♥ and my Mind With Everything That is Needed today!
    For I Need Your Wisdom and Strength in all that I do and Say!

  2. My family is battling some evil at this time and peace from above is needed. Hits home in all aspects during this trying time. Looking above brings peace and I know he will calm this storm.

  3. I love reading this. Its a great reminder for me to set my thoughts on things that are real and exciting. The verse is talking to me. My mind wanders and I get stuck on random flashbacks and I get myself back to the Lord to help me think on things of above and to look forward to better things. I rebuke the trespassing thoughts. Wave them goodbye….

  4. Thank you so much for this perspective reset. God has given me the opportunity each day choose the path I will travel. Thankfully, when I get lost on the wrong path, there is always a shortcut back to the right one! – Mike

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