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DAY 7 Unity Commands God’s Blessing Romans 15:5–6 (NIV) “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Focus Thought: Unified worship brings glory to God and attracts His presence. Paul’s prayer is deeply pastoral and deeply spiritual. He does not pray first for better organisation, stronger leadership structures, or...

DAY 6 Unity Flows from Shared Purpose Acts 2:1 (NIV) The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Focus Thought: God poured out His Spirit when His people stood together. Before Pentecost came power, there was unity. Luke does not begin the story of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit with noise, wind or fire. He begins with a simple yet profound statement: "They were all together in one place." Before heaven moved, the people of God...

DAY 5 Unity Reflects the Character of Christ John 17:21 (NIV) that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. Focus Thought: Jesus prayed for unity before He went to the cross, and it matters deeply to Him. This prayer is not spoken after the resurrection. It is not spoken in victory. It is spoken in the shadow of the cross. Just hours before His arrest, suffering, and death, Jesus Christ...