Unity

"Indeed in nothing is the power of the Dark Lord more clearly shown than in the estrangement that divides all those who still oppose him." -- Gandalf, "The Fellowship of the Ring," J.R.R. Tolkien

Working on this week's message in our series on the prayers of Paul, I was struck by this quote from my opening illustration. If there ever was a quote to describe who we are as a people right now -- as a country -- as a church -- even as families -- I don't know what it might be.

Praying today for unity again in our country and our churches. Not that we might all agree on every matter, but that we would come together and remember who we are and why we are here and would agree on the foundational truths, principles, and purposes that united us in the first place.

Romans 15:5-7 (NIV):

5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,
6 so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.