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Daily Reading: Jeremiah 8:8-9:26 ESV<\/a>, Colossians 3:1-17 ESV<\/a>, Psalm 78:32-55 ESV<\/a>, Proverbs 24:27 ESV<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Verse: \u201cSet your minds<\/em> on things that are above<\/em>, not on things that are on earth.\u201d (Colossians 3:2 ESV<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PHRONEO (5426): <\/strong>\u201cTo exercise the mind, i.e., entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by impl. To be (mentally disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intens. To interest oneself in (with concern or obedience).  Col 3:2, set your affection.\u201d[1]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise the mind<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you\u2019d stop and think once in a while, you wouldn\u2019t get into so much trouble,\u201d<\/em> Mom.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My mother told me to stop and think because of my actions.\u00a0 In other words, my movements indicated a lack of thought.\u00a0 When I overspent on my credit card, I did it impulsively.\u00a0 Breaking my foot because I kicked a chair in anger revealed an emotional reaction I didn\u2019t control.\u00a0 Wrecking my car because I fought with a boyfriend showed a lack of priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul\u2019s telling the Colossians to stop and think about their thoughts.\u00a0 They say they follow Jesus, but their actions, which come from thoughts, don\u2019t align with their words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop and think.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about where you focus your thoughts.  Ask yourself questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n