My God, Thank You For Setting My Affections On You

November 21 Scripture Meditations Based on Colossians 3-4 Key Verse – Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR SETTING MY AFFECTIONS ON YOU Thank You for setting my affections on You from earthliness Midst fiery hell’s awful destructiveness Toward heavenly pursuits with salvation-blissfulness For my soul’s redemptive fruitfulness. Thank You for setting my affections on You from vanity Midst dreary emptiness’ perilous futility Toward meaningful vocation with honour-dignity For my eternity’s worthy beauty. Thank You for setting my affections on You from discontentment Midst stressful frustrations’ oppressive discouragement Toward satisfied sufficiency with provision-bestowment For my spirituality’s fruitful fulfillment. Thank You for setting my affections on You from transgression Midst filthy defilement’s sinful intrusion Toward holy goal with character-transformation For my sanctification’s righteous function. Thank You for setting my affections on You from fright Midst horrible terror’s angry blight Toward courageous testimony with supplication-might For my serenity’s peaceful delight. Thank You for setting my affections on You from arrogance Midst worldly intellectualism’s haughty malfeasance Toward humble surrender with meekness-temperance For my submissiveness’ gentle vigilance. Thank You for setting my affections on You from solitude Midst hopeless loneliness’ bitter attitude Toward joyful service with faith-fortitude For my worship’s praise-filled gratitude. November 21, 2022