DAY 6 — “Set My Mind on Things Above” Scripture Foundation: Colossians 3:2 (AMPC) “And set your minds and keep them set on what is above [the higher things], not on the things that are on the earth.” Highlighted Exegesis — “Set Your Mind” The Greek word for “set” is phroneō, meaning: - to direct one’s thoughts - to choose a mental focus - to fix attention intentionally - to adopt a sustained mindset - to discipline the inner gaze This is not a suggestion; it is a command to focus intentionally. Paul says, “Set your mind and keep it set,” meaning: - don’t drift - don’t wander - don’t allow distractions to dominate - don’t let emotions dictate your focus - don’t let circumstances control your perspective The phrase “things above” refers to: - God’s perspective - heaven’s priorities - spiritual realities - eternal truth - divine wisdom The renewed mind is not simply inspired — it is trained. A mindset on earthly things becomes: - anxious - reactive - distracted - emotionally unstable - spiritually dull But a mindset on things above becomes: - steady - peaceful - discerning - spiritually sharp - anchored in truth This is sanctification at the level of mental focus. It is not enough to desire a renewed mind — you must discipline your mind. Reference Scriptures - Isaiah 26:3 — God keeps in perfect peace the mind stayed on Him. - Romans 8:5–6 — The mind set on the Spirit is life and peace. - Philippians 4:8 — Think on what is true, noble, and pure. - Hebrews 12:2 — Fix your eyes on Jesus. - Psalm 119:15 — I meditate on Your precepts. Life Application — Day 6 Today is about mental fixation: choosing what your mind dwells on. You are inviting God to confront: - mental drift - emotional distractions - thoughts that pull you downward - patterns that weaken focus - internal noise that drowns out truth - earthly concerns that overshadow spiritual priorities - habits that scatter your attention