Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins today and extends for a week. This year's theme is "We will all be changed by the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ." It is in recognition that Christ gives us a different kind of victory than what the world offers. You can read the background here.

Have you prayed often for Christian unity?

Religious differences have divided people in the past not only among nations but also among members of a family. I believe the important thing is that we begin to see what we have in common as opposed to what are our differences. We also need to have a concern for each other that transcends our differences.

Our prayers can be directed in several ways in observance of this week.
1. Pray that people of different religious persuasions would seek to understand one another.
2. Pray that people of different religious persuasions would become involved in joint community or global service.
3. Pray for joint worship among different religious groups.
4. Pray for finding and highlighting a common denominator among different faiths.
5. Pray for a family member who is of a different faith and where there might be tension.

It's the occasion to lift up our prayers for the whole people of God!