Hidden Life With Christ: Set Your Affections Above
You start looking above Dear God, how I love this. Where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God, set your affections, your affection or mind here in Greek on things above, not on things on the earth. For you are dead and your life is hid with Christ.
Living a hidden life with Christ means cultivating a mindset that focuses on eternal values rather than earthly distractions. From my personal experience, this shift in focus transforms how you view daily challenges and relationships. By intentionally setting your affections above, you prioritize spiritual growth and inner peace. One practical way I've found helpful is through daily reflection and prayer, reminding myself of where Christ sits at the right hand of God and what that means for my identity and purpose. It’s empowering to realize that being "dead" to worldly desires and "alive" in Christ brings freedom from anxiety and temporary concerns. Moreover, the Greek word for affection or mind, as highlighted in the original teaching, invites a deeper understanding that this is not just about emotions but about where our thoughts and desires are anchored. This has helped me stay grounded during moments of temptation or discouragement. Engaging with a faith community or discussions around the love of God (#god, #godlovesyou) and Jesus (#jesus, #jesuslovesyou) also reinforces this perspective. It creates a support system encouraging continuous growth in Christlikeness. Living hidden with Christ is less about isolation and more about a profound, inward spiritual reality that energizes outward, purposeful living.
