“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” Romans 8:5

We have 2 areas where Katie has planted various plants over the years. Over those years, weeds have found those areas more appealing than the original plants… though I don’t understand why it’s harder to grow a tomato than a weed! Katie had mentioned she would like to replant the area with flowers. So I set my mind to uproot everything in those areas.

In order to uproot the weeds down to just dirt, I needed to employ a shovel, a rake, and some significant elbow grease. Getting started took gumption, but soon I was pulling weeds out by the roots. That is until the roots got really deep and hard to get out. Sweating profusely, I took a break. From my comfortable chair I saw reasons for changing my mind!

With muscles cramping, and legs and back in some agony, the thought came to mind that I could put off doing the rest of the work for another time. But I know me. Doing that would simply kick the job down the road and give me more reason not to get around to it at all. So I Thanked God for my wife, the land, and the ability to dig… and set my mind into action.

Today’s Bible verse is fact. It’s not opinion or dogma. It is fact. When I set my mind on making life easier, I can invent ways of getting around chores and responsibilities. Doing that often enough, I will develop a lifestyle of setting my mind on my own pleasures and NOT on pleasing God. The difference is in what I think about the most! What is YOUR mind set on?

Putting Jesus first in my thoughts ultimately makes my first thoughts on Jesus… FIRST!