Things above

 Our old selves are gone now

Had a purpose, now no more 

A brand new start, we set our heart 

Above & through the door 

How is it that here on earth 

We think we see the real 

What’s really true is up and through 

New minds can break the seal 

What’s up above the gilded cage 

Up and through the plane 

What does it mean, this higher scene

What do we have to gain 

I’ve got questions, nearly right words 

The intent’s not novel, not new

I’m simply swapping, it’s small but whopping 

Replace the word what with who

Christ is up there, Jesus himself 

He’s seated ‘cause His work is done 

In Him we’re hid, stay on earth God forbid

I’m amping to be with The One

Such a wondrous message 

Such riches to just let dwell 

Grateful to sing, teach who He will bring

The Way to heaven from hell

Lastly, my brethren, I beg and I chide

Don’t be consumed by the earth 

Put your thoughts higher, above all the fire 

Christ is your life  and your worth.

Colossians 3:1-3

Living as Those Made Alive in Christ

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. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.