Seek And Set Above

What if a single aim could simplify your decisions, steady your emotions, and align your plans for the year ahead? We sit with Colossians 3 and the charge to “seek the things above,” tracing how identity in Christ—buried with him in baptism and raised to new life—reshapes every moment of our days. Not as a retreat from earthly responsibilities, but as a new center that orders them: one life, one core, one direction.

We unpack the situation in Colossae, where competing spiritual shortcuts fractured a church, and contrast that noise with Paul’s clear map: seek and set. With vivid analogies—from shopping for clothes that fit to choosing the right shoe size—we show how a set mind dramatically reduces confusion and compromise. Knowing what you’re after eliminates distractions. When Christ is first, options sort themselves, boundaries become natural, and you stop “shopping” for lives that do not fit. We dig into the heart-level questions too: Are you raised with Christ? What is your heart set on? Is your current pursuit aligned with God’s will or just your own momentum?

From there, we talk about planning a year that holds promise. Picture December now, but paint it around God’s priorities. Career moves, financial goals, and academic milestones can flourish only when the foundation is right. Being hidden with Christ is not abstract theology; it’s a lived posture that alters how you treat people, choose rooms, set schedules, and handle pressure. You can enjoy good things—shoes, cars, travel—without letting them sit on the throne. First things first is not moralism; it’s freedom, stability, and joy.

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