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Unity & Strength (Family, Community, Body of Christ)

We are stronger together! We may have experienced situations in our lives that seemed impossible to conquer on our own, but we found strength, encouragement, and success with the help of others. Today we intentionally pray for unity in the Church and the world. God created you specifically, and as we embrace our identities and confidence in Christ, we can call out the gold in others. The Bible is clear that where there is unity, there is a commanded blessing. We are more effective and powerful as we come together on one accord. Although your perspectives and backgrounds may be different, you can learn and grow from one another to find strength, accountability, love, and courage to run the race set before you. We pray for unity within the Body of Christ and the world to build each other up to pursue the things of God because we belong together.

Application/ Reflection:

• How is God calling you to pursue unity in the Church and your relationships?
• How can you lay down your preferences in pursuit of unity?
• What do you need from the people around you to be stronger together?

Prayer:

God, I thank you for unity in my life. I pray against any division within my relationships and in the Body of Christ. I repent for times when I have been at fault in creating division among my family, friends, and the community you called me to. Today, I am deciding that I will fight against division. I will seek unity in all that I do. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen!