After instructing the disciples to go out and preach about Him, Jesus promised "and surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20b). He has also stated that He will return.
These stories show Peter's loyalty and his human weaknesses. Despite his initial promise to always follow Jesus, he later denied him three times out of fear. However, Jesus' message to Peter at the Resurrection demonstrates forgiveness, reconciliation, and the opportunity for redemption.
he is always with us
By giving to us the Holy Spirit, (Colossians 1.27), according to his promise, (Acts 2.39).
We make a Lenten promise because Jesus suffered for us. So we do a little thing by giving up something and suffer a small amount like Jesus. So like Jesus suffered on the cross we suffer by giving up something.
Jesus fulfilled that prophecy by going to the cross on Calvary and dying there for your and my sin, but in order to be saved we have to believe and ask Jesus to forgive us our sins and trespasses.
the Holy Spirit
Jesus makes us happy, and when we need him he is always there and will always help to make things better.
He came as baby, died for our sins, was physically resurrected (as we too will be) and saved us and will come again.
We are always to pray to the Father through the Son Jesus Christ.
Roman Catholic AnswerThat God kept His promise and sent His Son to rescue us from our sins and allow us to enter Heaven and be with Him forever. The meaning of Jesus' birth is that God has arrived to redeem the world - Alleluia!
When we make a promise we are expected to keep that promise. If one breaks a promise then our reputation is tarnished. Our personality is also affected, which in affect diminishes us as a unique individual. If it is known that we can always keep a promise then we are more likely to be trusted as a true friend who can be confided in. Making a promise is on a par to making an oath.