Together, opening and combining, unity

Theme of message: Oneness, Unity, Peace, Agreement, Reconciliation

My personal prayer for today’s message is: Heavenly Father, This world seems to be at odds with each other whether in the church or not. Help me not to bring division but cohesiveness to your children. If I don’t agree with someone, rather than argue or offend, remind me to pray about it and search your word for the truth. - Amen

How does this message apply to me? I need to be cognizant of my words and actions that they are aligned with the word of God.

Applicable scriptures.

“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.” (1 Corinthians 1:10)

“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” (1 Peter 3:8)

“Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.” (Philippians 2:2)

“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” (Colossians 3:14)

“Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3)

“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.” (Ephesians 4:1-6)

“For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” ( Romans 12:4-5)

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” (Romans 12:16)

“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.” (Romans 15:5)

“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.” (1Corinthians 12:12)

“That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.: (John 17:21)

“For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:13)

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35)

What has God spoken to you through this message? It is important that I keep peace with others. I need to love others and therefore, effectively show the love of Christ. That all people were created in the image of God. We may be different, but we can come together in unity.

How can you apply this message to your life? I can be aware of my words and actions and make sure that I am showing love at all times. .

How can you use this message to show God’s unconditional love to others?

I can create peace with those I am in contact with. I can be aware not to judge others as their journey may be different than mine. However, we both are on the same path

What have you have learned through this message and scriptures? God loves all His people and desires that they live in harmony. He did not create us to be in conflict with one another. Rather, he desires that we come together in unity to fulfill His purposes.

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