Hell or Heaven

Eternity is a reality.  And we're either going to spend it with God in Heaven, or absent from God in Hell.  It's a call to discipleship and relationship with Christ.  He made it available to all, and now it's up to us to receive his invitation, and see it realized by a life dedicated to virtue.  In fact, if I remember correctly, I was in the middle of a study on cardinal virtues¹ when I wrote this.  Originally, I was going to get Fortitude, Temperance, and Justice in there, but all I got was Prudence.  Well, it was a good start.

Hell or Heaven²

Lyric

Make straight my path Lord, Make straight my path Lord
For every time that I lean on my own understanding
I find that my wisdom comes to an ending
Make straight my path Lord

I'm so tired of walking this fine line that leads to Hell or Heaven
But trusting in your grace, with prudence behind the reins
I'm gonna find my way back home again

Restore your grace, Lord, Restore your ways, Lord
For the enemy has perverted all of your gifts
And pawns them off as counterfeit
Restore your grace, Lord

I'm so misled from hearing mixes messages, do they come from Hell or Heaven
The famous deceiver, he won't make me a believer
I'm gonna find my way back home again

There is only one destination where I will spend my eternity
Will I choose to taste salvation?
Will I take the seat prepared for me?

Prepare my way, Lord, Give me your strength, Lord
For I get this feeling that I am not equipped to answer the call to discipleship
Prepare my way

'Cause I'm so scared that I'm underprepared to fight this battle for Heaven
I'm so in need of you, Savior, to modify my behavior
And help me find the way back home again
Help me find the way back home again
Lord, show me the way back home again