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Partner by going to Harvest.org. Coming up today on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie

points out a proper view of heaven will lead to a proper way to lead our lives. If you're really

thinking more about and seeking heaven, which is to say, putting the Lord first in every area of

your life from the thought you think to the way you use your time, it will transform you. Don't waste

this precious life that God has given to you. Make every year, every month, every week, every day

and even every hour count. This is the day when the last I found. This is the day for a moment,

again, amazing grace, how sweet the strong. Again, you get a roomy angel for singing. This is the day

that's been waiting for you. Before a single spice is added, a good cook knows what the final dish

will look like and taste like. But for a runner leaves the blocks, he has the finish line and his

mind's eye. Well, believers need to have a clear view of heaven to find a resolve and commitment

to stay on the path that leads there. And today on a new beginning, in an unforgettable and highly

personal message, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us make sure our understanding of eternity is rooted

in Scripture. Glad you're along for our study. I want to talk about heaven, one of my favorite

subjects. Colossians chapter three, look there with you would. We'll read more of it later, but

right now let's just read verses one and two of Colossians three. The Apostle Paul writes and he says,

since and you've 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. We'll stop there.

Now this phrase, set your minds speaks of a diligent, active, single-minded investigation.

This could be translated, think, or more thoroughly have this inner disposition. So here's a real

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