COME TOGETHER, RIGHT NOW, IN UNITY

 

1 Peter 3:8

 

"Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind." ESV 

 

Can we move beyond insisting on our own opinions and ways of living so that we can be free to live in unity with other believers in Christ Jesus? Can we make it a point to be more understanding and supportive of those who are spiritually weak and having difficulty in their walk? Can we be open minded with Godly discernment to those who are mature in Christ and look for those things that speak of the gospel of Jesus Christ? The Lord did not tell us He would unify us. He told us to be moldable in His hands toward our fellow believers so that we would choose to live in unity.

 

Lord, help us to set aside our own agenda and to become sensitive to our fellow Christians. Give us willing hearts to live in harmony with one another, without judging, but with understanding. We all stand in need of Your grace and mercy. In Your great name we pray, Amen.

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PEACE IS NOT AN ABSENCE, BUT A PRESENCE

 

2 Thessalonians 3:16

 

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all." ESV

 

Peace is not an absence of conflict and unrest. Peace is the presence of harmony and unity when each of us aligns himself with Christ and we are all in one accord.

 

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the precious gift of Your peace. Help us to get into alignment with You and Your Word. Give us unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Keep us aware that Your peace is what we need to live in this world. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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ALL GROWN UP TOGETHER

 

 

 

Ephesians 4:13

 

"Until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ." ESV

 

When we become Christians all together unified in our faith in the truth of Christ, we will be one with Him and He with us. The world will no longer be able to accuse us of hypocrisy or being fairy tale believers needing a crutch. The world will look at the Church, the unified believers in Jesus Christ, and stand in awe at the power of the Almighty God.

 

Heavenly Father, how short we fall of being unified as believers. Forgive us for insisting on our own traditions and perspectives and help us to get down to the real Truth of Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Help us all to cling in unity to this one Truth that will astonish the world and show them that You are the One and Only God. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

 

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STICK TO THE POINT

 

 

1 Corinthians 1:10

"I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you may be united in the same mind and the same judgment." ESV

Isn't it odd that the Body of Christ, the Church, is divided by differing doctrines, traditions, and interpretations of the Scriptures? If local churches everywhere are preaching Christ crucified and resurrected as our Saviour from sin, why would the Church sacrifice unity for the insistence on a particular doctrine, tradition, or interpretation of Scripture? Think about it. Shouldn't we stick to the point, that is Christ?

Heavenly Father, please help us to get our priorities right and be united in the real purpose of Your Church. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

         

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL

 

 

1 Corinthians 1:10

"I appeal to you brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment." ESV

If all Christians everywhere were united in thinking and purpose, the power and love of the Bride of Christ has for Him would explode in this world, breaking through the very gates of hell. Unfortunately, the Church is busy dividing itself by differing on less important interpretations of scripture, doctrine, traditions, and theological beliefs. What would be the remedy for this? It would be all Christians everywhere returning to the One and Only Truth that matters: Jesus Christ and Him crucified!

Heavenly Father, how Your heart must weep at the way Your Church has broken up into different groups based on many things that will not really matter in eternity. We pray earnestly for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit to unite all true believers in Christ no matter how or where they came to know You. Help us to lay aside those things that won't matter when You come back for us. Unite us in Your Spirit so that the true purpose of the Church will be fulfilled. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

         

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BE THE SAME

 

 

Philippians 2:2

"Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind." ESV

Why does it seem that too many Christians are in disagreement or disharmony in some way or another? Some have doctrines that are rejected by others. Some have traditions that are rejected by others. Some have beliefs and practices that are disregarded by others. How can such a large Church with so many differences be of one mind, one love, and in total accord? As long as Christians put their doctrines, traditions, beliefs, and practices above the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and Him crucified, there will never be perfect harmony. Why? Because Jesus Christ is the one and only in all of existence that can hold all things together. He is the Head of the body, the Church. If we all keep Him at the head and center, we will be united, in full harmony, with one mind, a strong Bride for our Saviour.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for falling so short in being of one mind as Your Body. Help us to put all the secondary and minor things aside and keep our focus on the Lord Jesus Christ who is the all in all. We pray in His holy name, Amen.

        

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USELESS ARGUING

 

 

Titus 3:9

"But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless." NIV

"But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain." KJV

There are so many different traditions, doctrines, and beliefs within the different denominations of Christianity. Unfortunately, many divisions in the Body of Christ exist because Christians defend and argue beliefs that are of really no significance when it comes to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and building up the body of believers. These useless differences only serve to distract us from the real purpose of the Church and our Christian walk. If every Christian focused on the Lord Jesus Christ, His Word, and His death and resurrection for our sins, we would be in unity and have far more power to effect this world.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for getting caught up in less important beliefs that are specific to our own local church or denomination. Help us to stay focused on our Lord Jesus and His purpose for us as His children. Help us to seek unity among all true believers. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

       

©2012

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BODY BUILDING

 

Ephesians 4:13

"Until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." NIV

"Till we all come in the unity of the faith,and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ." KJV

The Lord has provided ministers of the faith in order to build up the Body of Christ. The finished work God intended for His Church is that we first of all be unified. Until we can get past our traditional beliefs and denominational thinking, we will keep struggling to reach unity in Christ. The Lord intends for us to become knowledgeable of the things of God so that we will be more like His Son. If we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit, we will learn and we will grow.

Heavenly Father, how far we are from being the Church You would have us to be. Help us to hunger for the likeness of Christ, to be attentive to those who have been entrusted to teach us, and to seek unity with our brothers and sisters in the Lord. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

       

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BUILT TOGETHER

 

Ephesians 2:22

"And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit." NIV

"In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit." KJV

Because Jesus Christ paid the ultimate sacrifice for us, we have the privilege of becoming fellow citizens with with other believers. God never intended for us to take this holy journey through the world on our own. He intends for us to join together with other believers to be growing and maturing into a holy Church, His body. While He resides in our own hearts, He makes His dwelling place in the body of believers. If we are truly born again, we will be seeking out other believers in order to share, to encourage, and to be strengthened. Most of all, we will be a part of the body of the Head, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Heavenly Father, help us to see that Your plan for us is not to make this Christian walk a personal endeavor, but a life to be added to the holy, living temple of all believers. Guide us to other believers, by Your Holy Spirit, so that we can be built up together as a suitable dwelling place for You. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

           

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LOVE BRINGS HARMONY

 

Colossians 3:14

"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."NIV

"And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness"KJV

Our Lord tells us that the greatest commandment is love. If we live and breathe God's love, all the other Godly virtues will be present and operating in our lives. If all Christians had love as their priority, what a powerful witness and force for overcoming the evil one and the chaos with which he has filled this world.

Heavenly Father, we ask forgiveness for not allowing love to hold first place in our hearts. We seem to let the things of this world get to us and we respond like the world does. Fill us with Your love and help us to stay in communion with You so that we can overcome this evil world with Your love. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

           

©2011

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REACHING CHRISTIAN MATURITY

When we become unified in our faith into the truth of
Christ, we will be one with Him and He with us. The
world will no longer be able to accuse Christians of
hypocrisy or being fairy tale believers. The world will
look at the Church and stand in awe at the power of
the Almighty God.

Read Ephesians 4:13

"Until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge
of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole
measure of the fullness of Christ." (NIV)

"Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the
knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man,
unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of
Christ:" (KJV)


  
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