Unity

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:3)

Dear Jesus,

Your prayer on the night of your betrayal was for the unity of your followers. We have so botched that up. In our pride and weakness, we have divided countless times. I pray these children will play a role in mending those divides in the coming years. But more so, may they be a force of reason and unity in their local church.  May they be a voice of peace and compromise and, if necessary, a voice of admonition against those who would be divisive. Give them words that mend relationships, words that give reason to place unity above personal positions and words that constantly remind of your prayer for unity. May these children never be a force of division. Give them wisdom to discern their motives and to see when their actions may be divisive. Then give them the fullness of your Spirit to hold their egos and pride in check when they realize that continuing to argue their position may lead to division.

Amen