Where Are You Looking?
"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things" - Colossians 3:2
Worry does not always start big. It can begin with a glance. A thought. A tiny distraction that slowly grows until it grabs hold of your full attention. The more you stare at it, the bigger it gets. Jesus knew this. That is why when He talked about worry, He did not just say stop it. He told us to change what we are looking at.
In Matthew 6, He says to look at the birds. Look at the wildflowers. In other words, take your eyes off your stress and set them on something better. God’s care. His faithfulness. His presence. It is not just about ignoring problems. It is about choosing a higher focus. Not denying your reality but shifting your sight to include something greater than your fear.
Paul echoed that same heart in Colossians 3. Set your minds on things above. That is not a suggestion to escape from life. That is an invitation to see life rightly. Earthly things will scream for your attention. Bills. Deadlines. Opinions. Expectations. But when your heart is anchored in heaven, those things lose their grip on your peace.
That shift takes practice. It does not come naturally. Especially when life feels like it is falling apart. But that is where Philippians 4 comes in. You want to stop worrying. Start praying. With thanksgiving. With honesty. When you turn your focus to God, peace begins to guard what fear used to run.
Think about it this way. You can’t stare at two things at once. Your heart follows your eyes. So if your gaze is locked onto your worries, don’t be surprised if you feel overwhelmed. But if you lift your eyes and remember who is with you and for you, that changes everything.
Today might not get easier. But you can choose to look higher. You can choose to focus on what lasts instead of what weighs you down. Shift your sight, and your soul will follow.
Worry does not always start big. It can begin with a glance. A thought. A tiny distraction that slowly grows until it grabs hold of your full attention. The more you stare at it, the bigger it gets. Jesus knew this. That is why when He talked about worry, He did not just say stop it. He told us to change what we are looking at.
In Matthew 6, He says to look at the birds. Look at the wildflowers. In other words, take your eyes off your stress and set them on something better. God’s care. His faithfulness. His presence. It is not just about ignoring problems. It is about choosing a higher focus. Not denying your reality but shifting your sight to include something greater than your fear.
Paul echoed that same heart in Colossians 3. Set your minds on things above. That is not a suggestion to escape from life. That is an invitation to see life rightly. Earthly things will scream for your attention. Bills. Deadlines. Opinions. Expectations. But when your heart is anchored in heaven, those things lose their grip on your peace.
That shift takes practice. It does not come naturally. Especially when life feels like it is falling apart. But that is where Philippians 4 comes in. You want to stop worrying. Start praying. With thanksgiving. With honesty. When you turn your focus to God, peace begins to guard what fear used to run.
Think about it this way. You can’t stare at two things at once. Your heart follows your eyes. So if your gaze is locked onto your worries, don’t be surprised if you feel overwhelmed. But if you lift your eyes and remember who is with you and for you, that changes everything.
Today might not get easier. But you can choose to look higher. You can choose to focus on what lasts instead of what weighs you down. Shift your sight, and your soul will follow.
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