We are One

“My prayer is not for the disciples alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through the disciple’s message, that all of the people may be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I am in You. May they (all the believers) also be in Us so that the world may believe that you have sent Me.” ~Jesus said in John 17:20-21

The word “one” in this passage means to be in agreement. Ever go out to dinner and ask the family the question, “Where do you all want to go to dinner?” And you get four different options and no one wants to budge on their opinion? We certainly have experienced that enough times. Sometimes this can cause disunity like any disagreement. And you may not get dinner at all! Just kidding.

We aren’t really talking about dinner, but we are talking about agreement. To be in agreement in the sense that Jesus was praying is to have the mind of Christ, make His decisions, and be selfless, just like He is. When we allow God’s Spirit to rule our hearts, our emotions, our decisions, our plans and our thoughts, we implement His will: “…that the world may believe that God has sent Jesus.” And this continues to be God’s will until Jesus returns.

Dear Jesus, You are an awesome Savior and our example to live our lives by. We pray Lord that You will teach us and the children in Kids Quest to implement Your will by being in agreement with You and with each other. May we submit our will to Your will and bring the good news of Your redemption to the Fredericksburg area one child at a time. We pray specifically for the Thurman Brisben Children and their families that they will see Your love and will desire to know You with all their heart! We are one as we ask this in Your Name. Amen.