Things Above

     Our short lives can count for Jesus. The Spirit within can be nurtured, bringing us supernatural power to get through this life, with the promise of sharing God’s glory. Yesterday we talked about keeping an eternal perspective. As we age, our bodies will wear out. I love the verses I will leave you with today. I say them often and have used them at several memorial services. Take it in and live boldly for our Lord.

Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary and what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

    Did you see it? We are growing inwardly. Our troubles are “light and momentary.” The glory that awaits will outweigh any trouble or struggle we have suffered a thousand times over!  Keep it in perspective. Focus your eyes on Jesus. Focus your eyes on the eternal. Eternal glory awaits!

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.  Colossians 1:1-2

   Set your heart, set your mind on Christ, on things above.

Jesus,

We turn to You, setting our minds and our hearts on You. Take care of us today. Give us the peace that passes all understanding and keep us mindful of heavenly things.

Amen