From Colossians 3:2:  “Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.”

Temptations swirl all around

Feeling peace turning sour

Life spinning out of control

Facing another hour

Distractions overwhelm hopes

Setting each one aside

Wisdom’s courage reaches out

Becoming journey’s guide

Darkness fading before Light

Seeing evil no more

Character nurtured with grace

Aiming for heaven’s shore

Blessings from Father above

Warming each heart with praise

Courage flowing from wisdom

Lasting spirit ablaze

From the words of British writer and lay theologian, C. S. Lewis:  “Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in; aim at earth and you get neither.”