Treasuring the Body

 Today, I'm praying for unity among believers. John 17:23 teaches us that the world will believe Jesus was sent from God when they see believers living in one accord.

I'd say that makes unity pretty important.

It's easier to focus on the things believers have in common when you realize we are all just parts of the body of Christ working together, just like all the parts of our own human body must work together. For example, both our feet must want to go the same direction, or we will fall.

I think every true believer wants to hear Jesus welcome them home at the end of their journey. 

Let's help each other stay encouraged and on the journey.

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Prayer for Unity:

¹² The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. ¹³ Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 New Living Translation

 

Abba, 

 

We love that all believers make up one body! It is thrilling to know each person who believes Jesus is who He said He is and accepts Him as Lord and Savior becomes a part of His body. A fifth-grader in Alabama, an old man in China, a teenager in France, a mom in Africa – they are all the same in Your eyes when they become a believer. Not one of them is more important than the other. They are all loved equally.

 

But each has a job only they can do. The man in China can reach his neighbor; and only the mom in Africa can affect her community for Christ. I will never be able to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the people they can reach; just like they cannot come into my world and do my calling.

 

Father, we pray for Your Body right now. Help us be in one mind and one accord in reaching the world for You. Yes, our denominations and practices may differ from one another; but at the core, true believers want to demonstrate the love of Jesus to their world. Father, bless our efforts!

 

Protect us, Lord. Some of Your servants face death every day because evil wants to quiet them. Father, rescue them! Others are bound by fear. Father, release them!

 

Thank You for the gift of our brothers and sisters in Christ. May we treasure them and pray for them every day.

 

In Jesus’ holy name we pray; may many come to You today. So be it, amen.

Adapted from a previous post. All photos created in PicMonkey by Jerralea using personal, family and stock photos. Please do not copy. 

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