Devotional: Set Your Affection Above—Even When Life Below Hurts “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”  — Colossians 3:2 (KJV) Paul’s instruction is not escapism. It is not denial. It is not pretending life is painless. Paul wrote these words while suffering physically, emotionally, financially, and relationally. He knew what it meant to be overwhelmed. And yet he said: “As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing…”  — 2 Corinthians 6:10 (KJV) This is not a command to “fake joy.”  It is an invitation to anchor your heart in a reality deeper than your circumstances. Why “Things Above” Are Not an Escape From a Mid‑Acts perspective, our identity, hope, and blessings are heavenly, not earthly. God never promised us Israel’s earthly prosperity, healing, or deliverance. But He did promise us: • all spiritual blessings in heavenly places (Eph. 1:3) • eternal security (Rom. 8:38–39) • the indwelling Spirit who helps our infirmities (Rom. 8:26) • the hope of glory...