UNITY:
THE STATE OR QUALITY OF BEING ONE, ONENESS
THE ACT, OR QUALITY OF FORMING A WHOLE FROM SEPARATE PARTS
MUTUAL AGREEMENT; HARMONY
Today, a teammate suggested that if we haven't already been doing so, to begin praying for one another; praying specifically for unity with our squad. God is bringing each one of us together, from different backgrounds and experiences, to create one unit; one body assigned to spread the message of Jesus Christ throughout the world. We will see God move in extraordinary ways; each experience will unite us further and connect us for a lifetime.
Here are my prayers, through the words of Paul. I proclaim these things over each racer embarking on this crazy journey through life:
"Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called — his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 1:15-20)
I pray for tender hearts, compassion, and the ability to agree wholeheartedly with each other; to love one another and work together with one mind and purpose. (Philippians 2:1-2)
"I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen." (Ephesians 3:16-21)
THIS IS THE CONFIDENCE THAT WE HAVE IN HIM, THAT, IF WE ASK ANYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS WILL, HE HEARS US!!!
1 John 5:14
God has already granted us the unity we all seek!!!
He has called us to live in community for such a time as this
I'm grateful to live life with you and to learn from each one of you!!!
