The Apostle Paul wasn’t speaking metaphorically in the above verse. He meant it. Christ Jesus is in you. Today, make a point to think of every wonderful thing the Lord has done for you. Celebrate that He is always with you. His joy flows through you.

God controls life’s pace. The secret to managing your time is to abide in God and focus on spending time with Him. As Moses said, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” When you put God first, you will always be on time, now and forever.

The Bible is filled with God’s messages and signs of reassurance. By reading His Word, you open yourself to having Scripture speak to your heart, confirming that He is always with you. Your faith will help you discern God’s hand at work in your life and in the world.

God has the unique and amazing ability to know and understand everything. When you are up against a challenge and feel alone with your problem, repeat the above verse. He knows and understands all that you are going through.

When you are struggling with circumstances that don’t make sense, or outcomes that defy expectations, trust that God has better things in mind. Know that God will help you remain steadfast and strong as you face your problems.

Sometimes a burst of spiritual growth happens overnight. But most times, it is a gradual process that takes patience and dedication. Don’t be discouraged if you feel like your faith has hit a stumbling block. Maybe you are struggling with doubt, or having trouble committing to a prayer time. Relax, God isn’t in a hurry.

Sometimes our dreams are a long time coming. Perhaps there are things on your bucket list that seem completely out of reach. Don’t give up. One of the greatest gifts God has given us is the ability to look ahead with hope and the drive to keep going after our dreams.

Start every day with a Thank-You to God, because no matter what you are going through, if He weren’t by your side, it would be much worse. Even on days when you aren’t happy about the circumstances, say Thank You for the comfort of not going through it alone.

God will always lead you on the right path. If you have wavered from His instructions, ask for forgiveness, take His hand and get back on track. When temptations threaten your faith journey, help is just a prayer away.