FRIDAY 1
John 17:9-19
God of all people and all creation,
enable us to live the unity for which Christ Jesus prayed. Protect us from
everything that would undermine, disrupt or fracture the unity that we have in
Christ Jesus.
Protect us, especially, from ourselves! Forgive us! For we have created innumerable
strategies for separating ourselves from one another and refusing fellowship to
one another. We consistently undermine the unity that You have created for our
benefit and your glory.
We rejoice that You have given us much joy. Enhance and deepen that joy
as You shape our lives to be more like Christ. Enable us to be diligent in the
practice and proclamation of your word, even when others respond with rejection
or hatred.
We rejoice that we are citizens of your reign. May we be people of
truth—fully set aside and purified for your purposes—as we are sent into the
world as Jesus was sent by You. Enable us to discern where the values and
practices of the world cannot be aligned with those of your reign, and choose
the way of Christ. Amen.
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