Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2 CSB
What fills your thoughts today? Is it the weight of parenting struggles or longing for a new career? Maybe your mind feels trapped in a spiral of anxiety, or numb with depression. Perhaps you’re fixated on goals, hoping your hard work will pay off, or burdened by the physical pain that dominates your body.
Whatever occupies your thoughts, Scripture gently challenges us: “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
But what does “things above” mean?
It means heaven. God’s full presence. His unmatched power. It’s His throne room, where He hears and answers our prayers. It’s the Father’s house with many rooms, a place of eternal belonging He is preparing for us right now. It’s a place of healing, where tears no longer fall, sorrow no longer stings, and joy knows no bounds. It’s a place of awe, wonder, and unending worship. A place of forever love.
Take a deep breath. Let that sink in. What else comes to mind when you think about “things above”?
The contrast is clear: our earthly lives are often defined by brokenness, sorrow, and daily struggles. God doesn’t ask us to ignore these realities or pretend they don’t matter. He knows they do. But He invites us to shift our focus — not because our problems disappear, but because fixing our thoughts on Him changes how we endure them.
When we set our minds on things above, we remember where our true hope lies. We remember that God’s power, peace, and promises are greater than any earthly pain. His love steadies us when life feels chaotic.
So, how might this shift in focus transform your day? Instead of dwelling on the burdens you’re carrying, pause to picture the eternal promises waiting for you. Remind yourself that the God who created heaven is also holding your heart right now.
Set your mind on Him, and let His truth give you peace for today and hope for tomorrow.
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This is soo encouraging to hear and to know!! Thank you for sharing this with such great clarity if you will. I feel happy and grateful and really appreciate the In couragement!
Sharing this plenty today ‼️ bless
Just what I needed to hear!
Thank You!
In Courage,
It shifts the focus away from me/I & onto Jesus. You remind yourself ALL God has done for you. Reflect on His goodness, grace & mercy. I’ve had a couple Yeah God moments recently. I needed to make a dessert for a missions group. A local food pantry I volunteer with gave me some apples. Found a recipe & needed 6 cups of apples. God provided exactly 6 cups. A friend lost her son. I was trying to figure out how to get some homemade bread to her. Another church friend called & asked me to make that bread, bring it to church today (1/11) & they will take it with the meal tomorrow.
Constantly taking the focus off myself & putting it on others’ needs. Thus I can praise God for His love & not complain about minor aches & pains. Quit worrying about tomorrow or much of anything else.
Blessings 🙂
I’m trying very hard to keep my focus on HIM!! As Romans 12:2 instructs… I’m trying NOT to conform to the patterns of this world!! I must renew my mind and your article reminds of that so thanks for sharing. Hoping I can stay on the path and understand that my focus should not be on the infirmities but on HIM!!!
Love this In-courage Team, THANKS! By Shifting our FOCUS from our “Problems to His Promises”….TRUSTING Him & Resting in God’s Perfect PEACE!!!
It reminds me of the song: Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus: O soul, are you weary and troubled? No light in the darkness you see? There’s light for a look at the Savior, And life more abundant and free….Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.
As we walk in the Light, God Bless!
I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly….John 10:10.