Welcome to our 3rd day of reflections in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Today’s reader is Anne Guy. Please watch each video, and reflect when we hear music. There are points to ponder and questions/go and do actions at the end.
The bond of peace
Verse for the Day
… making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace’ (Ephesians 4:3).
Scripture Passages
Isaiah 11:6-9
Psalm 86:8-13
John 14:27-31
Lord Jesus Christ,
You are the Prince of Peace.
Strengthen the bond of peace among us and in our troubled world.
Disturb the hearts of all who would make war; touch the wounds of all who are afflicted by war.
We pray especially for the people of Armenia and Artsakh,
and their kindred throughout the world.
Let the light of Your love shine in all the dark places of our world,
and hasten the day when all peoples may dwell in peace with justice. Amen.
Questions
- Personal: When you feel you are at peace with yourself, how important is it that you are at peace with others as well?
- Local: How does the Apostle Paul’s teaching that peace is a fruit of the Spirit impact our daily interactions and relationships within our communities, especially where there is a need for reconciliation or forgiveness?
- Global: ‘Peace is a great concept but is not a practicable possibility in the world today.’ How would you challenge that assertion?
Go and Do
Global: The world today faces growing tensions, conflict and actual warfare. What one thing could your church or group of churches commit to doing to challenge that reality?
Personal: Create an image (for example, a picture, photo or work of art) which symbolises peace for you, and share it in whatever way you feel is appropriate.
Local: Identify an area of tension within your local church community, or the community at large, and consider how practically to bring true peace to that situation.
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