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Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
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Women's Connection Cohorts: http://www.sherryelaine.com/cohorts
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Book: Closer to God: Simple Method's Starting Today https://www.amazon.com/Closer-God-Simple-Methods-Starting-ebook/dp/B078S23DBZ
Book: Words of Jesus Bible Study: 10 Weeks on Christ's Teachings https://www.amazon.com/Words-Jesus-Bible-Study-Teachings-ebook/dp/B00HQ5NLYE
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Let’s explore how the Greek words phroneó and ménō reveal the key to living intentionally with a heart anchored in God’s truth and joy.
The Greek Word Phroneó—Setting Your Mind with Focus
Colossians 3:2 says, "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."
That phrase, set your minds, comes from the Greek word phroneó, which means to have a mindset or to direct your thoughts intentionally. This isn't a passive practice. It’s an active, deliberate focusing of our mental and emotional energy on eternal truths rather than on the temporary distractions or upsets that occur throughout our day.
One way I implement this practice is through weekly reflection. I write down what I’m struggling with—whether it’s a difficult situation or a negative thought pattern. Then, I find a Scripture verse that directly speaks to that struggle, and I make it my verse of the week to meditate on and pray over.
In the prayer journal I recently designed, there’s a weekly page dedicated to this type of reflection.
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