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Colossians 3:2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
Imagine for a moment it’s a warm day in late Spring. You’re walking through a forrest as sunlight cascades through the tree branches which are just beginning to sprout leaves. The birds are chattering their songs delightfully. There in the warm sun you take an opportunity to just be. There is no deadline for work. No essay to write. No errands to run. You can simply take a few moments to rest, breathe, and be.
Now, allow me to let you in on a little secret: Experiences such as this are gifts from God. It’s good to receive these gifts as often as possible and to respond in a way that leads you to practice rest.
When Paul writes “Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth,” he is not in any way prohibiting these kinds of experiences. Enjoying God’s creation and being present with Him there is not the same as thinking worldly thoughts. Thinking about the things of heaven is to be mindful of the eternal and not the temporary. As such, enjoying God’s creation is one of many ways to be thinking about the eternal.
READING & PRAYERS:
COLOSSIANS 3:1-4, ROMANS 1:20 (also read the commentary notes in your Study Bible of choice.)
QUESTION: What are two or three ways you like to “think about the things of heaven?”
PRACTICE: Take the opportunity to Pause throughout the day to meditate on what’s eternal. As you do, pay close attention to what you learn about God, as well as any specific invitation He may have for you today.
Take a Step: Practice listening to God by utilizing the One Minute Pause app at least twice a day.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, every day I’m inundated with thoughts that are not of what’s eternal. My to-do list. All the errands which need to be run. Other things I feel I have to do. Continue to help me recognize the truth that what matters most are not the things of earth, but the things of heaven. May I enjoy You and Your presence even in the situations which may seem mundane. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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