¨Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.¨ Colossians 3:1-3
I love this passage in Scripture and this past week I have needed to be reminded of this truth. Yesterday, as I was working in the computer lab checking e-mail, printing out homework, and writing my blog, I found this notecard with this verse written on it. I know that someone did not purposely leave that there for me, but maybe God did. As I read that verse and thought about all of the things that my mind has been focusing on this week, I began to feel this sense of peace. This is exactly what I needed to hear.
As I have said many times before, I tend to worry a lot even though I know there is nothing to worry about. Over the years, I have been able to correct my way of thinking and eliminate many of the things that I use to worry about, but I still have a few things that enter my mind every now and then that bring me stress and cause me to worry. This why I need to be reminded daily to set my mind on the things above and not on earthly things. My heart needs to be focused on God. I can´t spend my time worrying about the future or about other things.
If I truly believe that my life is hidden in Christ then I have nothing to worry about and nothing to fear, for God cares deeply for all of His children and takes care of all of their needs. Let's us all be reminded that our time on this earth is limited and that we need to focus our minds and hearts on the Lord.
