If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 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.

Colossians 3:1-3

Getting your mind right in most circumstances means to clear your mind, correct your attitude and then refocus your attention. I think that also applies to the verses above.

In the previous chapter, Paul spent time on warning about the impact of false teachers and distractions related to human rules and a kind of self-made religion, but for those of us who are following Christ, the message is clear. Instead of focusing on earthly things, we are to set our “minds on things that are above.”

Setting our mind on things that are above takes a conscious decision on our part, don’t you agree? Instead of being captivated by the way the world around us sees the big picture, we are to keep our eyes squarely on Jesus.

I am reminded of Paul’s words to the Roman church –

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Romans 12:2

Let’s keep our minds focused on what Christ has planned for us.