focusing my attention

Colossians 3:1 states, “Since then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.” My old self died with Christ. Therefore, I need to focus my attention on things that have eternal value. I can focus my attention several ways. First, I can pray. This leads to thanksgiving and intimacy with God. Second, keeping a prayer journal forces me to slow down and evaluate where I am in my relationship with Him. Next, spending time studying His word focuses my attention. Finally, while I study His word, writing down what I feel God is teaching me leads to attention of eternal value.  

Focusing my attention on God leads to a feeling of encouragement which leads me to press on in knowing Him.