A Prayer for Church Unity
By Jessica Van Roekel “I, therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” Ephesians 4:1-6 Unity is worth guarding. Once disunity happens, it can be challenging to regain harmony. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians from a Roman prison. In Rome, he was not free to visit or leave the house. He reminded them of Jesus Christ’s provision and challenged them to live their daily lives in keeping with spiritual realities. Paul stated that the Church and the lives of the believers fully reflect Christ. I love a good “how-to” list because it helps focus my mind and actions to live with intention. Our world distracts us from living Christ-centered, our hearts oriented towards Christ and his ways. God desires for us to experience transformation from the inside out, giving us a set of virtues to live worthy of the calling we’ve already received. |
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