Not being under law is such a sweet grace, but we must pass that sweetness on to each other through service, kindness, and care. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature rather, serve one another in love.įreedom is a wonderful gift when it is handled with responsibility. You, my brothers, were called to be free. By your name and through the blessed Holy Spirit I pray. I promise that I will do all I can, to the glory of our Father, to live at peace and serve those who belong to you. Lord Jesus, you have presented so many of my prayers to our Father, but today, I want to thank you for loving me so. I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.įor churches to get along, sometimes their leaders must remind them about unity, using the authority of the One who made his dying prayer a prayer for unity. Please bless my efforts as I seek less of my will and more for your glory and the ecouragement of others. Great and Almighty God, Eternal Strength for all who call on your name, I apologize and ask your forgiveness for everything I've done and every word I've spoken that has hurt someone in your family and brought a wound to the unity of your Church. Can you think of anything more fundamental to our faith than that! Unity is far more than a goal, it is a process through which the world learns of Jesus and we glorify the Father who sent him and saved us. We want to be united so our praise can bring glory to God. Jesus prayed that we would be one so the world would know that God sent him ( John 17). But unity has a purpose much deeper than our getting along with each other. Unity comes from God's Spirit as we follow Jesus. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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