Do you want my guidance in your life? Do you hate it when you encounter a ‘closed door’? There are many doors in this world, but most of them lead to other people’s houses. You only need access to the one for your own home. So most of the doors you encounter will be closed, but do not be discouraged by this. Strait is the gait and narrow is the way that leads to life. Doors that do not open to you are not meant for you. Can you trust me to open the ones that are a part of my plan for you? Remain engaged and move ahead and you will find the strait and narrow way that leads to life.

My word says that in me you live and move and have your being. Do you accept this as a matter of doctrine? Do you experience it as a lived reality? This statement implies that I am present and constantly involved in everything that concerns you; in every aspect of your life. Have you experienced this truth in fleeting glimpses? As you become more spiritually aware, do you see it more and more? You are immersed in a spiritual world that is real even when it is unseen. I promised to send the Comforter to lead you into all truth. This awareness is a large part of that truth.

Have you heard of actors becoming typecast? If they play the same type of character consistently they may be well suited for that role, but considered less versatile for other roles. But this phenomenon isn’t limited to actors. Some people intentionally identify with certain characteristics or interests they have. The urge to establish an identity is powerful and present in every person, but there is a risk that you will typecast yourself and limit your versatility. What do you identify with? I have given you a destiny.

Do you find it easier to love people who agree with you and are kind to you, and harder to love those who are disagreeable and mean? That comes as no surprise, but then it isn’t much of a sacrifice either. There should be a distinction between those who live by faith and those who do not, and I pointed out that even sinners love those who love them, so there is no special recognition for that. I have called you to love your enemies, and do good to those who despitefully use you and persecute you.