Freely Speaking Audio Devotion

Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.

Today’s devotion was written by Sharon Gomez.

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” (Colossians 3:2, NIV).

Colossians 3:2 is short but powerful, and it has sustained me throughout this past month. Trials are nothing new, but when the enemy attacks from within the family and within the workplace at the same time, the spiritual battle becomes unrecognizable, and my emotions want to control the narrative. 

It’s through these seasons that God transforms me. As I recognize the battle and shift my mindset, I begin to understand that these trials are God’s teachings. He is teaching me to trust His process and, through His word, how to respond. 

In fact, Chapter 3 of Colossians is like a mini-instruction manual for those living in Christ. The chapter starts out by setting our hearts and minds on things above. The Apostle Paul calls us to let our old selves die and to let our new selves live from a place of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, all bound together with love and harmony. As Christ followers, we are called to live with His peace and gratitude and to teach others to do the same. The chapter wraps up with instructions for husbands, wives, parents, and children. It reminds us how to respond to attacks against us and even how to carry ourselves in our workplaces.

God transforms us when we let go of how we think our circumstances should be, or how we think other people should respond. Instead of focusing on our unfair circumstances, we can be comforted by the knowledge that we are powerless to change what we cannot control. This comfort leads us to peace beyond our understanding (Philippians, 4:7).

In the day-to-day, when my mind replays hurtful words or dwells on unfair circumstances, I tell myself, Sharon, set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. I encourage you to try this right now:

(Insert your name), set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Peace be with you today, sister. 

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