It's Time To Get Focused!
June 2012
1 “If then you have been raised with Christ (to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead), aim at and seek the (rich, eternal treasures) that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God!"
2 "And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth!"
Colossians 3: 1-2 AMP
Have you ever been driving down the road, and something catches your eye? Within seconds, your attention has been seized from something apart from your destination. Suddenly you find yourself driving into the direction of what you see. Know this: as you walk with God, there will be many suggestions outside of His purpose for your life. These suggestions can become distractions if you are not focused on God and God alone! It’s time to get focused! The devil’s goal is to get your mind off of God and on to the things of this world! When you are born again your life is in great hands! God becomes your GPS, telling you where to go, what to say, and how to do what He has called you to do, but YOU MUST STAY FOCUSED! Get your mind off of the things of this world….economics, politics, job rates, etc. Your life tends to go in the direction of your most dominant thoughts! The Word of God tells us to, “not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” Romans 12:2 The key to being victorious and experiencing God’s best is keeping your mind charged with the Word of God! By this you are constantly interjecting Philippians 4:8…. those things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, good report, etc. All of which the Bible refers to as heavenly things; those things that are above and not of this world! God instructs us to use the Word daily to kill the old man and build the new man by the renewing of the mind! The more Word; the less distraction! Now, knowing that it is the Word that keeps you focused, I encourage you to do as Joshua 1:8 says which is to, “not let the Word depart from your mouth and to meditate on it day and night….then you will make your way prosperous and have good success!” Be encouraged!
2 "And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth!"
Colossians 3: 1-2 AMP
Have you ever been driving down the road, and something catches your eye? Within seconds, your attention has been seized from something apart from your destination. Suddenly you find yourself driving into the direction of what you see. Know this: as you walk with God, there will be many suggestions outside of His purpose for your life. These suggestions can become distractions if you are not focused on God and God alone! It’s time to get focused! The devil’s goal is to get your mind off of God and on to the things of this world! When you are born again your life is in great hands! God becomes your GPS, telling you where to go, what to say, and how to do what He has called you to do, but YOU MUST STAY FOCUSED! Get your mind off of the things of this world….economics, politics, job rates, etc. Your life tends to go in the direction of your most dominant thoughts! The Word of God tells us to, “not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” Romans 12:2 The key to being victorious and experiencing God’s best is keeping your mind charged with the Word of God! By this you are constantly interjecting Philippians 4:8…. those things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, good report, etc. All of which the Bible refers to as heavenly things; those things that are above and not of this world! God instructs us to use the Word daily to kill the old man and build the new man by the renewing of the mind! The more Word; the less distraction! Now, knowing that it is the Word that keeps you focused, I encourage you to do as Joshua 1:8 says which is to, “not let the Word depart from your mouth and to meditate on it day and night….then you will make your way prosperous and have good success!” Be encouraged!