Training Your Mind to Listen

Scripture Focus

"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth."— Colossians 3:2 (ESV)

Devotional Reflection

Your mind doesn’t drift toward truth by default. It drifts toward worry, comparison, and control. That’s why Scripture tells us not to passively wait for better thoughts—but to set our minds. Like a compass recalibrated to true north, our focus must be adjusted—sometimes daily, sometimes moment by moment.

Paul’s call in Colossians 3:2 is more than a suggestion; it’s a training ground. It’s a way of life. Because where your mind goes, your emotions follow. And where your emotions go, your actions respond.

Setting your mind on “things above” is not about ignoring what’s happening around you. It’s about viewing everything through the lens of Christ’s reign, Christ’s peace, and Christ’s victory. It’s choosing to think through heaven’s lens instead of earth’s anxiety.

Inhale Truth, Exhale Trust

You have the Spirit of Christ. You are free to fix your thoughts on what is eternal.

Breath Prayer

Inhale: Set my mind on what is above.Exhale: Anchor me in Your peace.

How to Practice a Breath Prayer

Throughout the day, when you feel your mind spiraling into distraction or fear, return to this breath prayer. Even a 30-second pause can be enough to redirect your attention to the reality of God’s presence and authority.

Practical Application

Try setting a “truth reminder” on your phone today. Choose a verse or phrase (such as “Christ is my peace” or “My mind belongs to God”) and set a few alarms to go off at intervals throughout the day. Let these intentional disruptions re-train your thinking.

Journal Prompt

Where does my mind tend to go when I’m not paying attention? What would it look like to intentionally set it on the truth of Christ?

Closing Prayer

Father, train my mind to seek what is above. Not just in moments of peace, but in the chaos of ordinary life.Let my thoughts be grounded in Your victory, not my circumstances. Renew me each time I forget. And remind me that You are near. Amen.

Invitation to Live with Truth, Goodness, and Beauty

When you choose to set your mind on Christ, you begin to live with the clarity and peace that only heaven can give. Let the orientation of your thoughts reflect the beauty of the One who holds all things together.