Heavenly Minded – The Presidential Prayer Team

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. – Colossians 3:2

Most believers have heard the term “heavenly minded” at some point. While it is mainly a form of speech, even “Christianese,“ it represents a certain reality in the life of a follower of Christ. While believers appear to be everyday people, living everyday lives, there is more to their lives than the banal motions of living. The Holy Spirit residing in the hearts of God’s people brings the possibility of restoration and redemption into every human exchange.

When you are faced with the brokenness and suffering caused by sin, you have a choice to make. You can focus on the problems and be drawn into the realm of darkness where thoughts may turn toward blame, fear, doubt, and isolation, leading to hopelessness. Or you may devotedly set your mind upon God’s love and desire to rescue hurting people. This way you develop living faith that encourages you to pray, further opening up your life to the miracles that result from God’s grace.

What is captivating your thoughts today? “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace” (Romans 8:5-6).

Remind yourself to adopt a heavenly mindset and focus your thoughts today on devotion to God and dedication to His word. Pray for peace among divided Americans, including those in positions of authority, and ask God to work miraculous healing and so bring blessing upon the nation.

Today’s Verse: Colossians 3:2

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.

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Recommended for further reading: Philippians 4:5-9

⁵Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; ⁶do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸Finally, 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. ⁹What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.