Day Eighteen: That he would set his mind on things above
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
No matter the age of your son, he is prone to distraction. There are millions of things in the world for him to set his mind upon. Toy cars turn into real ones. Problems that are acted out through play become real. In every season of life we are tempted to set our minds upon things that are on earth. Our hearts wander. Yet as believers our identity is hidden with Christ in God. It is here where our minds must be focused. Let’s pray today that our sons would set their minds upon Christ.
Father, thank you for hiding us in Christ. I’m grateful that when the Father looks upon us He sees the righteousness of the son. I pray that my son would find his identity solely in you. And with his identity grounded in you, I pray that he would set his mind on things above. Give him a mind that is fixated on you. Help him to use his mind for your glory and His good. Amen.
I pray that my sons may so love the truth of Gods word that their, minds, heart and attention will be riveted on Heavenly things, that they will be weaned from a love of this world, that love for You will surpass love for any other thing this would may offer in Jesus name.