The Things Above

A common theme in my life lately has been based on the verse in Colossians, "set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth."(Col. 3:2)  How hard is that?  I mean really.  I began this month in a fast.  A fast I intended to last 21 days.  On day 8, it was clear I needed to stop but I considered continuing, just to "finish".  How often do we miss God's voice because we are so focused on the things of this world.  So on day 8, the day of a new beginning, the fast ended.  I learned so much during that time.  I was reminded of how often we put too much weight on worldly things.
Ironically during one of our bible lessons this week we were discussing what was important in life.  Answers that I got from my boys were,
*to help other people
*to tell people about Jesus
*...so they spend eternity in Heaven with Him just like we will
Wouldn't it be great if we all really put things like this first.  I mean really.  You have to be intentional, that's for sure.  We are making that a goal 'round these parts.  Wanna join us?