WORKING TOGETHER

Just as our bodies are made up of many parts: torsal, legs, fingers, toes, etc., they all work together for the good of one body. It works the same way in the Spirit: we are individuals, made of one Spirit through Christ. None of us are made for walking alone, we must have unity of believing, unity of the Holy Spirit, and unity of faith to work together. We were created to work together for the building of God's Kingdom and each other. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body-Jews, Greek, enslaved person or free and all were made to drink of one Spirit. The body consists of one member but many parts that work together to function. God tells us we need each other to build on each other. Hebrews 10:24-25 and let us consider how to stir each other to love and do good work, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another and all the more as we see the day draw near. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 two are better than one because they have a good return on their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone. Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. 

Father, teach us how to work together on one accord; show us, Lord, how to build each other up with our communities and Your Kingdom. Lord, give us creative ideas to share with all involved that work together for the greater good of the people. Lord, it is time for Your people to come together and heal, understand and get it together. Father, help us start a new foundation with renewed hearts and minds; as we come together in unity for the sake of all people. Father, abide in us and we in You, so we may bear fruit of compassion and love for all men and women. Lord, we cannot come together in the flesh, but we can come together in the Spirit. So, knit Your people together, let us be the light that leads the lost to You and the voice that brings order to Your world. Father, let us love earnestly to have complete joy agreeing to have the same love. Lord, let us always keep You amid everything, so we will have guidance and protection. Lord, we are branches; please keep us connected to the Vine in unity and love, in Jesus' name. Amen