Father God, as the Lord Jesus prayed in the garden, so we pray this day for unity among those who believe in the Living Christ. As You are One — Father, Son, Spirit — so may we be one Body — united not in tolerance, compromise, and pretense, but truly united, possessing the mind of Christ, a sacrificial love for friends and enemies, and a faithful determination to press on to the end.
We thank You, Lord God, for creating Your church as the living Body of Christ, as branches connected to the Vine, bearing good fruit, as the Bride, pure and spotless. From these examples, we see that we are recreated as one and live as one in Christ, and we praise You.
Father, You are holy. Jesus, You are Savior. Spirit, You are strength and wisdom for Your people. Thank You for the shed blood that unites us as people dependent on truth and grace. In Jesus' name. Amen.
