Welcome to day 4 of our reflections in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Today’s reader is Stanley Cook. Please watch each video, and reflect when we hear music. There are points to ponder and questions/go and do actions at the end.
CALLED TO ONE HOPE
Verse for the Day
‘There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling’ (Ephesians 4:4).
Scripture Passages
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Psalm 24:1-6
John 17:20-26
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ,
You bring us together in all our diversity,
as family and church.
In the face of so many situations on earth,
where hope has given way to despair
and hearts are wounded and emptied by disappointment,
renew our strength and unify us.
Help us to share Your hope wherever we find ourselves.
You are the true Light,
who casts out the darkness of sin,
despair and brokenness,
who shines into our hearts, releasing the joy
and the true hope of Your eternal love for all.
Amen.
Questions
- Personal: What must you lay down in order to embrace the unity of all God’s people?
- Local: What are the most challenging issues facing your locality that threaten to undermine the unity and well-being of all?
- Global: Does your church unity transcend all national and cultural boundaries?
Go and Do
Global: Choose one of the campaigns by Christian Aid or CAFOD and promote them in your church, parish or local ecumenical group.
Personal: Go and share your experience of God with one person.
Local: Go out with a group from your church and share the good news of God in your community.
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