And this is the plan: At the right time he (God) will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth. Eph. 1:10 (NLT)
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Col. 3:1-2 (NIV)
Dear heavenly Father, I awoke today feeling scattered, unfocused, and pulled in many directions. There’s nothing heavy on my heart, major on the horizon, or haunting me from the past. I just feel the need to settle and center. I want to live today in light of the great Day when everything will be summed up and united in Christ.
What a blessed Day that will be! No more divided self, but a united heart; no more fractures in anything, but the unity of all things; no more much-ness and many-ness, but the order and ardor of your peaceful kingdom; no more rush, but the hush of a centered world; no more schedules to keep, but a Triune God to love with everything we have and are. I cannot wait…
So today, Father—in this very moment, I choose to set my heart and thinking on Jesus—the author and perfecter of my faith; the Lamb of God and Lord of all things—alone worthy of my affection, adoration, and allegiance. The more I center on Jesus, the more clearly I will see my way through the unsettledness and disquiet I’m feeling, as this day begins.
Indeed, Father, every care we have you ask us to cast on you. Lord Jesus, you have commanded us to bring our weary selves and heavy-laden-ness to you. Holy Spirit, you are committed to witnessing to our sonship and beloved-ness, all day long. O blessed Triune God, I praise you for the overabundance of grace you will lavish upon us this very day. Thank you, thank you, thank you. So very Amen I pray, in Jesus’ loving and powerful name.
