Throughout different periods of my life, I have noticed a pattern in my reasoning. Whenever I experience a lull, it is often followed by a significant test or challenge. Consequently, I have come to view these periods of coasting along as potentially dangerous, akin to being in a great trial. It is possible that during these smooth times, I am being tested to see if I will forget about my faith. This test, however, is not for any benefit that God requires from me, but rather for my own personal growth and well-being. We are constantly called to rejoice in Him and be filled with joy, demonstrating an understanding of an active fellowship with the Holy Spirit and love for our Heavenly Father through Christ. Paul articulates this concept in his letter to Corinth. It is not enough for God to be a distant sovereign power; instead, we should strive for a Trinitarian experience in our daily lives, characterized by a normal communication of receiving and giving. While we receive many things from the natural order of the universe, our understanding of receiving and giving extends far beyond this. This Trinitarian fellowship, or the different ways we communicate with the different Persons of the Trinity, becomes evident in how we respond to various stimuli in our lives. If we conform to the ways of the world, we will be shaped by what we attach ourselves to in this world. Everything begins with our thoughts and desires, which are influenced by our perspectives on both physical and spiritual matters. Our molding by these worldly influences is directly impacted by our understanding, acquired through the love of the Father, fellowship with the Spirit, and the work of Christ on our behalf. If we truly believe that God is personal, then all secondary causes in our lives will only be what He ordains for His glory and our ultimate good. Thus, when we receive or give, we have a personal experience of our Father's love, which moves us to praise and adoration. We develop a heart that seeks after God, thinking thoughts as if He were physically present, speaking to us through His word. Indeed, He does speak, and His salvation comes to our household. He provides for our daily needs, upholds us with His outstretched arms, and draws us closer through our spiritual perception of His personal providence. When we respond to Him in adoration, we enter into fellowship with the Holy Spirit through the mediation of Christ. Consequently, all these spiritual manifestations of God as our Father are reflections of Christ speaking to us, revealing His image in all His workings. We see Christ, who is the image of God, and through Him, we experience a personal communication with God, even though He is seated in Heaven as our advocate. Have you walked with Him by the Spirit?