Colossians 3:2 “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Romans 8:5-6 “5Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”

To “set your mind” first requires a decision to be faithful, dedicated and determined. Then make a commitment to follow through with it. Setting your mind is your decision to make a stand, take a stand then standing firm. You are immovable and solid in your decision to stand!

Setting your mind addresses both earthly or fleshly desires and what the Holy Spirit desires for you. One affects the other. If you live daily stuck in sinful routines or addictions then living according to the Holy Spirit becomes hard to do and you become ineffective as a Christian. Likewise, if you live according to the Holy Spirit then desires of the flesh, earthly desires, becomes more difficult to do.

You must be determined to stand against those sinful things, habits and ways that distract and try to destroy you. You must be committed to live righteously taking advantage of every opportunity to bless and be a blessing to others however it may present itself to you. Even when you don’t see the answer to your prayers or declarations you set your mind to continue on. In both cases you must set your mind not to give up, give in or quit.

Overcoming your sinful past by setting your mind to continue to fight the righteous fight. Not giving up, giving in or quitting. When you lack the courage to speak up and step out in faith to bless others or blow it some way you once again set your mind not to stop, give up, give in or quit!

Set your mind to declare His Word powerfully over yourself and others. Stop speaking curses by calling yourself names and quit allowing the Devil to whisper lies in your ear about being useless and worthless.

Failing at times will happen but… Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” For He is a faithful God who is faithful to His Word and to you. God asks that you believe in Him for He believes in YOU and He has total faith in YOU!