​Universal ​Holiness Church
Reset Your Mind
1 Since then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
- Colossians 1:1-3 NIV
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So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ--that's where the action is. See things from his perspective. Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life-- even though invisible to spectators-- is with Christ in God. He is your life.
- Colossians 1:1-3 MSG
We often start our day with newscasts, social media, or messages on our phones. Sometimes we wake up and immediately check our emails. Some days the cares of yesterday bombard us as soon as we open our eyes. The bills, the job, even physical or emotional pain take all our attention. Now we’re stressed, our blood pressure is high and the day has just begun! This scripture from Colossians gives us a quick but effective cure. This is the time to take advantage of your new life in Christ. Refocus your attention on Christ and on heaven. How? Listen to praise and worship songs while you’re getting dressed. Sing along with them. Read or recite a scripture verse of one of God’s promises while you are having breakfast. Recall a testimony you heard that inspired you. Make a point to call or text a Christian friend who encourages you. Reread the text from Sunday’s message. Instead of focusing on all the wrongs of this world, reset your mind and your heart to focus on all the blessings that come from being a child of the kingdom of God. Before you know it, your pressure will be lowered, the pain won’t hurt as much, and you’ll rest in the thought, “I will fear no evil for Thou art with me.”(Psalm 23:4) Just that fast, you’ve reset your mind. Welcome to the peaceful, abundant life in Christ.