A Prayer of Ascendance: Seeking the Things Above

"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God." - Colossians 3:1

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Heavenly Father,

In humble reverence, I come before you today, acknowledging the profound truth written in Colossians 3:1, where it is declared, "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God." Lord, as I reflect upon this verse, I am reminded of the incredible gift of salvation that You have bestowed upon me through Your Son, Jesus Christ. You have called me to a higher purpose, rooted in the truth that I have been raised up with Christ.

Lord, I thank You for the power of resurrection—the victory over sin and death. It is in this magnificent truth that I find hope and strength. Help me to live each day in the light of this resurrection, knowing that my identity is forever changed. May the reality of being risen with Christ instill in me a profound desire to seek those things which reflect Your character and Your Kingdom.

Father, I pray for a heart that longs to pursue the things above. Let my thoughts, desires, and ambitions align with Your will. I ask for the wisdom to discern what truly matters—the eternal and the divine. Let me not be distracted by the fleeting pleasures and trivial pursuits of this world, but rather, let my focus be on You, the giver of life and the sovereign Lord who reigns in heaven.

As I seek these things which are above, I pray for a deeper understanding of Your love and grace. Illuminate my heart and mind with the truths found in Your Word. May I find my satisfaction in You alone, and may my spirit leap with joy as I engage with the treasures stored in Your presence. Let my life be characterized by love, peace, and contentment that comes from knowing I am seated with Christ in heavenly places.

Lord, teach me to cherish those heavenly values which last for eternity—faith, hope, and charity. And as I invest my time and energy pursuing these attributes, may they organically flow into my interactions with others. May I be a vessel through which Your love shines, demonstrating the fruits of the Spirit to those around me. Help me bear witness to Your glory and grace in the mundane aspects of daily life, pointing others to the joy found in Christ.

Father, I also come before You with petitions for those struggling to find hope, purpose, or understanding in their lives. Help me to be a beacon of light to those who walk in darkness, reflecting the love of Christ that governs my heart. Let my life be a testament to the joy and peace that comes from seeking the things above where Christ sits at Your right hand. May I inspire others to rise with me, to transform their lives by anchoring their desires not in worldly achievements but in the promises of heaven.

As I strive to seek the things which are above, teach me the value of resting in Your presence—the ultimate place of peace, nourishment, and strength. Let me carry this knowledge into every challenge, every heartache, and every triumph, remembering that my true home is with You. I want to reflect Your glory in all aspects of my life and bear witness to the transformative power of being risen with Christ.

In conclusion, I commit my heart and my desires to You, Lord. Let them be aligned with Your will, and may the pursuit of heavenly things guide my path. I trust in Your provision and purpose, confident that as I seek You, everything I need shall be added unto me—both now and for eternity.

In the glorious name of Jesus, who sits at Your right hand, I pray,

Amen.

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Colossians 3:1 - "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God."

"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God." - Colossians 3:1

Colossians 3:1-2 - "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

Colossians 3:1-3 - "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God." - Colossians 3:1

Colossians 3:1-4 - "If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."

Colossians 3:1-17 - "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."

"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." - Colossians 3:1-2

"If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." - Colossians 3:1-4

"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him." - Colossians 3:1-17