IF YOU SET YOUR HEART ABOVE

Above the noise of crowded temples, above the fear and iron bars,
There’s a love that holds you steady, more than fate or fallen stars.
He said, “If you’re risen with Christ, seek the things that shine above,”
Set your heart on more than shadows, on His glory and His love.

Pre‑Chorus 1 (Build in strings, French horns, choir pad)
You can count your chains or blessings, you can stare at loss or grace,
You can live for passing treasures or live in His embrace.

Chorus 1 (Rising conviction, resolute)
If you set your heart above, not on the dust beneath your feet,
If you trust the nail‑scarred hands that carried you through every grief.
If you trade your fear for faith, let His mercy be enough,
You will find your life is hidden in the Savior’s perfect love.

If you lay your burdens down, at the cross and not the throne,
You will rise with Him in glory, you will know you’re not alone.

Verse 2 (Hospice “dollhouse” story, more narrative)
I once walked into a dollhouse, where a dying woman lay,
Every shelf was lined with trinkets she’d been guarding all her days.
China faces in the lamplight, fragile kingdoms on display,
But she couldn’t take one treasure when her soul was called away.

There are stories Jesus told us, of a rich young, restless man,
Turned his back on Heaven’s calling for the gold in his own hands.

Paul wrote, “Put to death that hunger that keeps dragging you below,
Fame and greed and empty glory are not the seeds of life you sow.”

Pre‑Chorus 2 (Pedal steel accents, choir a bit closer)
You can cling to every knickknack, every title, every crown,
Or you can hold the hand of Jesus, let the old life lay down.

Chorus 2 (Slightly bigger)
If you set your heart above, not on the dust beneath your feet,
If you trust the nail‑scarred hands that carried you through every grief.
If you trade your fear for faith, let His mercy be enough,
You will find your life is hidden in the Savior’s perfect love.

If you count your blessings more than all the burdens that you see,
You will taste the quiet freedom of the soul He sets at peace.

Bridge (Explicit “IF” motif, restrained then swelling)
If you choose to let Him in, there’s an endless well of grace,
If you whisper, “Lord, I’m broken,” He will meet you in that place.

If you dare to forgive your brother, like He first forgave your sin,
You will walk out of the shadows, find His kingdom deep within.

If you seek the light of Jesus, you won’t stumble in the night,
If you see yourself as victor, not a victim of your plight.

If you set your mind on Heaven, where your Savior wears the crown,
Every “if” becomes a doorway where His love comes pouring down.

Final Chorus (Last lift, cinematic ending)
So, set your heart above now, let His Spirit lead you on,
Let the old man fall to silence, let the new man sing His song.

If you’ve risen up with Christ, leave the graveyard of your past,
There’s a glory that awaits you when He comes for you at last.

If you set your heart above, not on the dust beneath your feet,
You will stand with Him in splendor when His story is complete.

Outro (Gentle, piano + pedal steel, distant choir)
In a small Greek town called Colossae, under stars that watched them pray,
They learned Heaven’s richest treasure was not meant to fade away.
And tonight, in every city, every heart that hears this call,
If you look to things above you, you will find He’s Lord of all.

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Verse 1 (Conversational, reflective) In a small Greek town called Colossae, under marble skies of stone, They were chasing every idol, calling many gods their own. Then a letter crossed the ocean, from a prison far away, Paul said, “Look up, not down there, let the light reframe your days.” Above the noise of crowded temples, above the fear and iron bars, There’s a love that holds you steady, more than fate or fallen stars. He said, “If you’re risen with Christ, seek the things that shine above,” Set your heart on more than shadows, on His glory and His love. Pre‑Chorus 1 (Build in strings, French horns, choir pad) You can count your chains or blessings, you can stare at loss or grace, You can live for passing treasures or live in His embrace. Chorus 1 (Rising conviction, resolute) If you set your heart above, not on the dust beneath your feet, If you trust the nail‑scarred hands that carried you through every grief. If you trade your fear for faith, let His mercy be enough, You will find your life is hidden in the Savior’s perfect love. If you lay your burdens down, at the cross and not the throne, You will rise with Him in glory, you will know you’re not alone. Verse 2 (Hospice “dollhouse” story, more narrative) I once walked into a dollhouse, where a dying woman lay, Every shelf was lined with trinkets she’d been guarding all her days. China faces in the lamplight, fragile kingdoms on display, But she couldn’t take one treasure when her soul was called away. There are stories Jesus told us, of a rich young, restless man, Turned his back on Heaven’s calling for the gold in his own hands. Paul wrote, “Put to death that hunger that keeps dragging you below, Fame and greed and empty glory are not the seeds of life you sow.” Pre‑Chorus 2 (Pedal steel accents, choir a bit closer) You can cling to every knickknack, every title, every crown, Or you can hold the hand of Jesus, let the old life lay down. Chorus 2 (Slightly bigger) If you set your heart above, not on the dust beneath your feet, If you trust the nail‑scarred hands that carried you through every grief. If you trade your fear for faith, let His mercy be enough, You will find your life is hidden in the Savior’s perfect love. If you count your blessings more than all the burdens that you see, You will taste the quiet freedom of the soul He sets at peace. Bridge (Explicit “IF” motif, restrained then swelling) If you choose to let Him in, there’s an endless well of grace, If you whisper, “Lord, I’m broken,” He will meet you in that place. If you dare to forgive your brother, like He first forgave your sin, You will walk out of the shadows, find His kingdom deep within. If you seek the light of Jesus, you won’t stumble in the night, If you see yourself as victor, not a victim of your plight. If you set your mind on Heaven, where your Savior wears the crown, Every “if” becomes a doorway where His love comes pouring down. Final Chorus (Last lift, cinematic ending) So, set your heart above now, let His Spirit lead you on, Let the old man fall to silence, let the new man sing His song. If you’ve risen up with Christ, leave the graveyard of your past, There’s a glory that awaits you when He comes for you at last. If you set your heart above, not on the dust beneath your feet, You will stand with Him in splendor when His story is complete. Outro (Gentle, piano + pedal steel, distant choir) In a small Greek town called Colossae, under stars that watched them pray, They learned Heaven’s richest treasure was not meant to fade away. And tonight, in every city, every heart that hears this call, If you look to things above you, you will find He’s Lord of all.

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