"I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment."
1 Corinthians 1:10
With politics winding their way toward the general election in a few weeks, the topic of national unity is in the air once again. Each candidate offering their own spin on why their opponent would not be the best choice to unite our nation. How ironic! As the two of them point the finger of judgment at each other they model the same division they promise to correct.
One thing politics reminds us about unity is that it is much easier spoken of than accomplished. Maybe our search for unity should look beyond the president of our nation.
Unity may be a difficult goal to accomplish, but Paul's message to the church in Corinth helps us to focus our efforts on a way that leads us in the right direction. The road to unity goes through selfless compromise and forgiveness.
Are you trying to keep your family, friends, etc. together, or are you trying to force your will upon them?
Is unity your true goal, or is it actually to get things to go your way?
When our road to unity is going through our own agendas and ideas then we would be wise to let go of our power struggles, confess our selfishness, and look for ways to work toward a compromise.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, forgive me for trying to force my own agendas or ideas on the people around me. Help me to trust in your way of forgiveness and compromise. Let me see more clearly the gift of your saving grace in Jesus Christ to free me from the self-destructiveness of my own selfish ways. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of today to correct the mistakes of yesterday. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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