That the followers had already become flawless

That the Father loved believers as he loved Jesus

That the Father's love for them was smaller than his love for Jesus

Seek reconciliation and shared love so believers become visibly one

Prefer your own group as long as everyone keeps the same opinions

Focus on proving you're right, even if it deepens division

Keep faith private so no one outside the church notices

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit my sin and my need for you. I turn from my sin and trust that you died for me and rose again. Come and dwell in me, unite my life to yours, and bring me into the Father's love. Be my Lord and my Savior, and lead me in your way. Amen.

Come and Dwell in Me

Father, revive your Church with the unity Jesus prayed for. Heal suspicion, pride, and division among your people. Teach us to love one another in a way that makes your Son visible to the world, so many may know that you sent him and that you love your people. Stir us fresh by your Spirit, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Make Your People One

Give thanks for the Father's love that includes believers in the same gracious care shown to his Son. Thank him for every place where unity is already growing, and for every sign that he is making his people one.

Thank You for Shared Love

Pray by naming one strained relationship or divided group. Ask God to soften pride, grow humble listening, and make Christ's love visible through your words and choices.

Pray for Unity in One Relationship

Pray for believers who feel distant from one another, for churches marked by rivalry or suspicion, and for a clear, loving unity that helps the world recognize Jesus.

A Witness the World Can See

Father, keep teaching me to receive your love and extend it to others. Form in me the humility, patience, and forgiveness that make your people one, so my life may point to your Son. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

Grow Us in the Love You Share

ἐγὼ{e-GO###eh-GOH###I} ἐν{en###ehn###in} αὐτοῖς{af-TEES###ahf-TEES###them} καὶ{KE###KEH###and} σὺ{SEE###SEE###you} ἐν{en###ehn###in} ἐμοί,{e-MEE###eh-MEE###me} ἵνα{HEE-na###HEE-nah###so that} ὦσιν{O-SIN###OH-SIN###may be} τετελειωμένοι{te-te-lee-o-ME-nee###teh-teh-lee-oh-MEH-nee###made perfect} εἰς{EES###EES###into} ἕν,{HEN###HEHN###one} ⸀ἵνα{HEE-na###HEE-nah###so that} γινώσκῃ{yee-NOS-kee###yee-NOHS-kee###may know} ὁ{ho###hoh###the} κόσμος{KOS-mos###KOHs-mohs###world} ὅτι{HO-tee###HOH-tee###that} σύ{SEE###SEE###you} με{me###meh###me} ἀπέστειλας{a-PE-stee-las###ah-PEH-stee-las###sent} καὶ{KE###KEH###and} ἠγάπησας{ee-GA-pee-sas###ee-GAH-pee-sahs###loved} αὐτοὺς{af-TOOS###ahf-TOOS###them} καθὼς{ka-THOS###kah-THOHS###just as} ἐμὲ{e-ME###eh-MEH###me} ἠγάπησας.{ee-GA-pee-sas###ee-GAH-pee-sahs###loved}

John 17:23 — FormalTAB

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