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Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Colossians 3:2

Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
Colossians 3:2 heaven mind world
The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.
2 Peter 3:9 salvation patience conversion

Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
Psalm 37:7 honesty life patience
Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.
Be wise enough to know when to quit.
Proverbs 23:4 money greed planning
But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.
1 John 2:27 truth learning receiving
And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 law family children
Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.
Romans 8:5 life body Spirit
Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.
Romans 13:14 desires addiction Jesus
The rich can pay a ransom for their lives,
but the poor won’t even get threatened.
Proverbs 13:8 money materialism fear
Don’t long for “the good old days.”
This is not wise.
Ecclesiastes 7:10 wisdom life
But as for me, I will sing about your power.
Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love.
For you have been my refuge,
a place of safety when I am in distress.
Psalm 59:16 reliability strength protection
And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own?
Matthew 7:3 sin judgment
So, what about eating meat that has been offered to idols? Well, we all know that an idol is not really a god and that there is only one God.
1 Corinthians 8:4 idols food
As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 1:20 angels Holy Spirit christmas
What are mere mortals that you should think about them,
human beings that you should care for them?
Psalm 8:4 blessing humility grace
Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.
Romans 8:18 eternal life salvation suffering
For you are my hiding place;
you protect me from trouble.
You surround me with songs of victory.
Psalm 32:7 joy safety protection
John’s clothes were woven from coarse camel hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist. For food he ate locusts and wild honey.
Matthew 3:4 clothing food
Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good.
Deuteronomy 8:5 Father learning punishment
The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18 salvation strength crucifixion
Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 grace strength weakness
But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.
James 1:6 trust faith prayer
I will walk in freedom,
for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
Psalm 119:45 freedom law seeking
Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you don’t know God at all.
1 Corinthians 15:34 righteousness sin conversion
So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.
Ezra 8:23 fasting prayer

I will bless my people and their homes around my holy hill. And in the proper season I will send the showers they need. There will be showers of blessing.