Thoughts?

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
-2 Corinthians 4:18 (King James Version)

Think about this: what things do you think about most often? If you're like me, you think about what needs to be done, what I won't have time to do, and what I'll have to make time for. This kind of thinking is what is prevalent in our world today. But, Paul offers a different take on how we should view things. Look at the verse above, Second Corinthians 4:18.

Paul is teaching us to not look at the things which are not seen. What things is he referring to? Things like perceived problems, our wishes and desires, as well as, the things that cause us to struggle in our faith and day to day lives. Look at this list. Each of these things can (and will) sidetrack our faith. If we constantly think about our problems, or the things we struggle with, they will appear so large that we will not be able to overcome them. Have you ever had a problem that you thought was too big for God? Sure, if you're honest, we all have. Paul tells us not to "look" at the things which are seen. Why not? Because they are temporary. What may seem like a huge problem or struggle today, we will find out is nothing but a small bump in the road tomorrow. Believe me, I've been there. There have been days when I dreaded the thought of crawling out of bed because I didn't think I'd be able to handle the trials and problems of the day. But there is hope!

If we shouldn't focus on the things that are seen, what should we focus on, or what should we look to? According to Paul, we should focus on the things which are not seen. What does he mean? I think he is referring to focusing our attention on God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We should focus our attention on the desires and will of God for our lives. We should focus our attention on what our calling from God is on our lives. These are the things we should look to, the things which should be at the forefront of our minds. Why? Because these things are eternal. Our trials and problems here are temporary, while God and His will for our lives is eternal.

Friends, as you start this brand new day, let me ask you a question. What are you thinking about today? Is your mind racing with thoughts of the problems you will face today? If so, remember, what seems big right now, is only temporary. Focus your mind on Jesus, commit this day to Him, and allow Him to lead you in the path He wants for you. Think About It.

Trademark Thinking

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
-Colossians 3:2 (King James Version)

Where do you place your affections? Is it on the things of this earth, or the things of God? Let's explore?

We read this in First John 2:15, " Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him." John is teaching us a valuable lesson. He tells us not to love the world or the things that are in the world. What does he mean by this? We are not to love the things of the world. He goes on, in verse 16, "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world." He's talking about the world of sin. Did you ever think about sin having a world of its own? Sin has it's own lusts and pride, and those things don't belong to God, they belong to the world. That is what we are to not love, the lust and pride of the world of sin. Those are not the trademarks of God, or of the Christian. Verse 17 tells us what will happen to these trademarks of the world, " And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." These things, the lusts and pride of the world of sin, will pass away. They will be gone, and gone forever.

But, verse 17 gives us a great promise, "but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." The will of God is to overcome the sin nature and world of sin that is in our lives. The person who has their mind set on the things of God (Colossians 3:2), and not on the things of this world, will abide forever. You can only do that by submitting your life to Him. Have you accepted Jesus? Are you living with your mind set on the things of God? Think About It.

What Are You Thinking About?

¹⁸While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
-2 Corinthians 4:18

Think about this: what things do you think about most often? If you're like me, you think about what needs to be done, what I won't have time to do, and what I'll have to make time for. This kind of thinking is what is prevalent in our world today. But, Paul offers a different take on how we should view things. Look at the verse above, Second Corinthians 4:18.

Paul is teaching us to not look at the things which are not seen. What things is he referring to? Things like perceived problems, our wishes and desires, as well as, the things that cause us to struggle in our faith and day to day lives. Look at this list. Each of these things can (and will) sidetrack our faith. If we constantly think about our problems, or the things we struggle with, they will appear so large that we will not be able to overcome them. Have you ever had a problem that you thought was too big for God? Sure, if you're honest, we all have. Paul tells us not to "look" at the things which are seen. Why not? Because they are temporary. What may seem like a huge problem or struggle today, we will find out is nothing but a small bump in the road tomorrow. Believe me, I've been there. There have been days when I dreaded the thought of crawling out of bed because I didn't think I'd be able to handle the trials and problems of the day. But there is hope!

If we shouldn't focus on the things that are seen, what should we focus on, or what should we look to? According to Paul, we should focus on the things which are not seen. What does he mean? I think he is referring to focusing our attention on God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We should focus our attention on the desires and will of God for our lives. We should focus our attention on what our calling from God is on our lives. These are the things we should look to, the things which should be at the forefront of our minds. Why? Because these things are eternal. Our trials and problems here are temporary, while God and His will for our lives is eternal.

Friends, as you start this brand new day, let me ask you a question. What are you thinking about today? Is your mind racing with thoughts of the problems you will face today? If so, remember, what seems big right now, is only temporary. Focus your mind on Jesus, commit this day to Him, and allow Him to lead you in the path He wants for you. Think About It.

What Are You Thinking About?

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
-2 Corinthians 4:18 (King James Version

Think about this: what things do you think about most often? If you're like me, you think about what needs to be done, what I won't have time to do, and what I'll have to make time for. This kind of thinking is what is prevalent in our world today. But, Paul offers a different take on how we should view things. Look at the verse above, Second Corinthians 4:18.

Paul is teaching us to not look at the things which are not seen. What things is he referring to? Things like perceived problems, our wishes and desires, as well as, the things that cause us to struggle in our faith and day to day lives. Look at this list. Each of these things can (and will) sidetrack our faith. If we constantly think about our problems, or the things we struggle with, they will appear so large that we will not be able to overcome them. Have you ever had a problem that you thought was too big for God? Sure, if you're honest, we all have. Paul tells us not to "look" at the things which are seen. Why not? Because they are temporary. What may seem like a huge problem or struggle today, we will find out is nothing but a small bump in the road tomorrow. Believe me, I've been there. There have been days when I dreaded the thought of crawling out of bed because I didn't think I'd be able to handle the trials and problems of the day. But there is hope!

If we shouldn't focus on the things that are seen, what should we focus on, or what should we look to? According to Paul, we should focus on the things which are not seen. What does he mean? I think he is referring to focusing our attention on God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We should focus our attention on the desires and will of God for our lives. We should focus our attention on what our calling from God is on our lives. These are the things we should look to, the things which should be at the forefront of our minds. Why? Because these things are eternal. Our trials and problems here are temporary, while God and His will for our lives is eternal.

Friends, as you start this brand new day, let me ask you a question. What are you thinking about today? Is your mind racing with thoughts of the problems you will face today? If so, remember, what seems big right now, is only temporary. Focus your mind on Jesus, commit this day to Him, and allow Him to lead you in the path He wants for you. Think About It.

What Are You Thinking About?

¹⁸While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
-2 Corinthians 4:18

Think about this: what things do you think about most often? If you're like me, you think about what needs to be done, what I won't have time to do, and what I'll have to make time for. This kind of thinking is what is prevalent in our world today. But, Paul offers a different take on how we should view things. Look at the verse above, Second Corinthians 4:18.

Paul is teaching us to not look at the things which are not seen. What things is he referring to? Things like perceived problems, our wishes and desires, as well as, the things that cause us to struggle in our faith and day to day lives. Look at this list. Each of these things can (and will) sidetrack our faith. If we constantly think about our problems, or the things we struggle with, they will appear so large that we will not be able to overcome them. Have you ever had a problem that you thought was too big for God? Sure, if you're honest, we all have. Paul tells us not to "look" at the things which are seen. Why not? Because they are temporary. What may seem like a huge problem or struggle today, we will find out is nothing but a small bump in the road tomorrow. Believe me, I've been there. There have been days when I dreaded the thought of crawling out of bed because I didn't think I'd be able to handle the trials and problems of the day. But there is hope!

If we shouldn't focus on the things that are seen, what should we focus on, or what should we look to? According to Paul, we should focus on the things which are not seen. What does he mean? I think he is referring to focusing our attention on God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We should focus our attention on the desires and will of God for our lives. We should focus our attention on what our calling from God is on our lives. These are the things we should look to, the things which should be at the forefront of our minds. Why? Because these things are eternal. Our trials and problems here are temporary, while God and His will for our lives is eternal.

Friends, as you start this brand new day, let me ask you a question. What are you thinking about today? Is your mind racing with thoughts of the problems you will face today? If so, remember, what seems big right now, is only temporary. Focus your mind on Jesus, commit this day to Him, and allow Him to lead you in the path He wants for you. Think About It.