“You can do anything you want as long as you set your mind to it.”

How many of us have heard these words from a parent or maybe a teacher?

What does mindset mean? To set something means: “to permanently or definitely establish.”

As an effective proper Christian we must have certain mindsets that nothing or no one can cause us to change or lose.

These mindsets should include – but are not limited to – Happiness, being positive, understanding, accepting and forgiving others, edifying and encouraging others, being even tempered, caring for others, and always praying for strength, knowledge and wisdom.

If we don’t have our mind set on “things above” our emotions and attitudes will run rampant and not only affect us but others as well.

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth” (Colossians 3:1-2).

We as Christians must “meditate” on good and positive things.  That means think only good thoughts and finds the good in all people.  This is the only way we can have a proper Christian mindset. “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” (Philippians 4:8).

I know with minor adjustments most people can have their mind set on the thoughts that best represents God.

How is your Mindset?

                                                                                                                      © Ernest S. Watkins