“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” — Colossians 3:1–2 (NKJV)
Jesus called His followers to an eternal perspective when He said, “Store up for yourselves treasure in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys” (Matt 6:20). This was more than financial advice—it was a call to live for what truly lasts. Eternity isn’t a far-off dream for someday—it’s the reality that gives meaning and direction to today.
Paul built on this truth when he wrote to the Colossians. He reminded them—and us—that if we’ve been raised with Christ, then our focus should rise as well. We’re no longer just living for the temporary. We’re living from a heavenly position, seeking what matters most.
Eternal thinking creates present power. When your mind is fixed on what’s above, the pressures of earth lose their grip. You stop striving for status or approval. You stop measuring your life by what’s visible. You begin to live as if Christ truly is your life—because He is.
The world wants to anchor your attention to the urgent, the flashy, and the fading. But you were made for more. You’ve been seated with Christ in heavenly places. Your assignment may be carried out on earth—but your identity, power, and reward come from above.
Lift your eyes. Set your mind. Let eternity shape your decisions. You’re not just passing time—you’re preparing for forever. Live today with your heart set on what will matter most when you see Him face to face.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
Jesus called His followers to an eternal perspective when He said, “Store up for yourselves treasure in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys” (Matt 6:20). This was more than financial advice—it was a call to live for what truly lasts. Eternity isn’t a far-off dream for someday—it’s the reality that gives meaning and direction to today.
Paul built on this truth when he wrote to the Colossians. He reminded them—and us—that if we’ve been raised with Christ, then our focus should rise as well. We’re no longer just living for the temporary. We’re living from a heavenly position, seeking what matters most.
Eternal thinking creates present power. When your mind is fixed on what’s above, the pressures of earth lose their grip. You stop striving for status or approval. You stop measuring your life by what’s visible. You begin to live as if Christ truly is your life—because He is.
The world wants to anchor your attention to the urgent, the flashy, and the fading. But you were made for more. You’ve been seated with Christ in heavenly places. Your assignment may be carried out on earth—but your identity, power, and reward come from above.
Lift your eyes. Set your mind. Let eternity shape your decisions. You’re not just passing time—you’re preparing for forever. Live today with your heart set on what will matter most when you see Him face to face.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
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January
Day 1: Knowing Jesus is Eternal LifeDay 2: That I May Know HimDay 3: The Supremacy of ChristDay 4: Christ the FoundationDay 5: Forgiven CompletelyDay 6: Forgive as You’ve Been ForgivenDay 7: A New CreationDay 8: Righteous by FaithDay 9: Adopted and ChosenDay 10: Accepted in the BelovedDay 11: Seated with ChristDay 12: God’s WorkmanshipDay 13: Nothing Can Separate YouDay 14: Christ in You, the Hope of GloryDay 15: The Mind of ChristDay 16: The Image of God RestoredDay 17: Grace That TeachesDay 18: The Measure of FaithDay 19: Faith Works by LoveDay 20: The Faith of the Son of GodDay 21: The Crucified LifeDay 22: Renew Your MindDay 23: Take Every Thought CaptiveDay 24: Think on These ThingsDay 25: Be Spiritually Minded
February
Day 26: Press Toward the GoalDay 27: Led by the SpiritDay 28: Walk in the SpiritDay 29: Spirit of Power, Love, and Sound MindDay 30: Empowered From On HighDay 31: Healing Is in the AtonementDay 32: Minister Healing to OthersDay 33: Pray in the SpiritDay 34: The Spirit Helps Our WeaknessDay 35: Be Filled ContinuouslyDay 36: Gifts of the SpiritDay 37: Spirit-Led MinistryDay 38: Fruit of the SpiritDay 39: The Spirit Bears WitnessDay 40: Walk Worthy of Your CallingDay 41: Love Is the GreatestDay 42: Unity of the SpiritDay 43: Forgive One AnotherDay 44: Serve in LoveDay 45: Bear One Another’s BurdensDay 46: Honor Others Above YourselfDay 47: Godly RelationshipsDay 48: Love in the HomeDay 49: Hospitality and GenerosityDay 50: Giving and GenerosityDay 51: Pray Without Ceasing Day 52: Seated with Christ in AuthorityDay 53: Reigning in Life Through Christ
March
Day 54: Put on the Armor — Stand in VictoryDay 55: Life Is a MissionDay 56: Ambassadors for ChristDay 57: Share Your StoryDay 58: Not Ashamed of the GospelDay 59: Make Disciples Who MultiplyDay 60: Redeem the TimeDay 61: Open Doors and Bold SpeechDay 62: Witness to, Honor, and Pray for IsraelDay 63: Suffer for the GospelDay 64: Strength in WeaknessDay 65: Don’t Lose HeartDay 66: Our Light and Momentary TroublesDay 67: Set Your Mind on EternityDay 68: Death, Grief, and Eternal Hope