Do you see my body as a single entity? It is, so you should, and this is your true affiliation as a Christian. Yet at the same time there is no such thing as a generic Christian, just as there is no such thing as a generic body member or organ. Every part of a body has its own distinctive nature and function. It is good for you to embrace a particular faith tradition. In doing so you should be accepting of others who do the same. There is a temptation to think that yours is superior because you practice it, but you don’t need to give in to this temptation. Embrace your faith with a clear conscience and receive as equals the other members of my body. 

Do you pray? Prayer can be entirely spontaneous, but most Christians find it beneficial to use a systematic approach to prayer so they do it consistently. There are many different approaches to routine prayer, and there is no basis for saying that one is inherently superior to the other. Which one is best for you? Assuming that you are able to devote only a certain amount of time to prayer, choose the one that leaves you in a spiritually receptive frame of mind all day. Then you can return to conscious awareness of my presence as opportunities arise and in this way pray without ceasing. 

Do you believe that you were put here for a reason? Do you know what it is? In a general sense you are to find your destiny in me, but not everyone knows the specific details of their own destiny at a young age. Do not be discouraged. Mathematicians and engineers solve some problems by the method of successive approximations. They get closer to the true answer in a series of trials. This can work for you too. Pursue what is in your heart now and see what happens. Keep doing this with a perspective of eternal meaning and I will use this process to guide you into your own unique destiny. 

Do you measure energy in kilowatt hours or gallons of gasoline? You are encouraged to use energy wisely and not waste it. This is a good example of civic duty, but when energy of this type is abundant you may be even more aware of human emotional and spiritual energy. You can sense when you are strong or depleted in focus, initiative, and capacity for spiritual work and growth. I have given you all you need for the mission I have set before you. It is important that you do not waste it. Don’t give your heart and attention to things that are not meant for you. Let your focus be on your mission; your eye single toward your true purpose.