Striving for being GODLY MINDED!

Job 28:28  "And He (God) said to man, 'Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away for evil is understanding.'"

Then what? What do we do when we turn from evil?  

If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.  Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.  Col. 3:1,2

How do we be heavenly-minded? How do we set our minds on the things above?

Colossians goes on to say we need to have compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness, and above all else love.  We need to let the peace of Christ fill our hearts and we need to be thankful.  Christ's Word must dwell in us and we must share it with others.  Do everything we do in the name of Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

THAT is how we are to be HEAVENLY-MINDED!

When we keep focusing on the negative or evil our minds become trapped and enslaved.  Our brains actually rewire themselves to suit the information you feed into them. If it is bad information put in then our brain focuses on bad information.  But when we focus on Christ and His Word we have freedom and purpose. This good information makes it easier for our brains to focus on the good. This kind of focus takes time and self-determination but it is what God wants from us.  

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.  What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me - practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.  Philippians 4:8,9

I know from my experience in life that this is not always easy.  Sometimes others hurt us deeply - our friends, family members, or our spouse may sever their ties with us.  Someone evil may hurt us or our family in some way. A drunk driver may cause a wreck.  Someone on drugs may kill a loved one. There may be a war. There is MUCH evil in the world. It is not always easy to focus on God and His ways BUT WE MUST!

Work at it with all your strength and might.  The Holy Spirit will be there to help you!  You can have victory and peace!