How do you stay close to God when everyday life constantly competes for your attention?
In this message from Colossians 3:1–4 with Pastor Joseph Schmidley, we're challenged to recognize that living faithfully for Christ doesn't happen by accident. Spiritual drift rarely begins with a deliberate decision to walk away from God. More often, it happens gradually as our attention, priorities, and affections become focused on the things around us instead of the things above.
The Christian life isn't meant to be driven by guilt, fear, or simply following a list of rules. It flows from our identity and relationship with Jesus Christ. Because believers have been made alive in Christ, we're called to intentionally live like it—to pursue heavenly things, deliberately set our affections above, and make Christ the center of everyday life.
In this message you'll discover:
- How spiritual drift happens gradually
- Why living for Christ requires intentional daily choices
- What it means to "seek those things which are above"
- How our priorities reveal where our affections are set
- Why Christianity is about relationship with Christ rather than empty religion
- How to keep earthly responsibilities from becoming earthly obsessions
- Why Christ shouldn't merely be part of our lives—He should be our life
The challenge is simple but searching: Will this matter when Christ appears?
Instead of allowing circumstances, distractions, worries, or worldly priorities to control our focus, Scripture calls us to look higher—to Christ—and live today in light of eternity.
If this message encourages or challenges you, share it with someone who could use the reminder to keep looking to Christ.