“Fleeting Troubles and Shifting Sands”
By Dianne Prince
“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth” (Colossians 3:2, NKJV).
It is easy to become consumed by the noise of everyday life. Bills to pay, deadlines to meet, social media updates, and the constant pressure to succeed can flood our minds. We often dwell on what we lack, what we fear, or what we desire, allowing these earthly concerns to steal our peace and our perspective.
Think of how easily we fixate on a negative comment or obsess over material wants. We scroll endlessly, compare relentlessly, and worry needlessly. These distractions subtly pull our thoughts away from the eternal and anchor them in the temporary.
But Scripture calls us to a higher focus—to lift our eyes and our minds above the chaos. When we set our minds on Christ, we begin to see through His lens: one of peace, purpose, and promise.
The question for you to ponder is this: What are you allowing to take up mental space that should be reserved for God? Today, slow down. Take a deep breath. Recalibrate your thinking. Invite Him into your thoughts. Let His truth replace your worries.
You were made for more than the fleeting troubles of this world. Fix your gaze on the One who never changes. He is your steady ground in shifting sands. Keep looking up and not around. Up is where you will find everything you need.
