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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior, the Prince of Peace: *
Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatever else may hinder us from godly union and concord;
that, as there is but one Body and one Spirit, one hope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, *
so we may be all of one heart and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and may with one mind and one mouth glorify you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
- Anglican Book of Common Prayer
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
Do everything you can to protect and maintain the unity of the Holy Spirit.
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying Ephesians 4:1-6 (International English Bible)
As a prisoner in Rome for serving the Lord, I encourage you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received from God. *
Live a life of humility and gentleness with patience, bearing with one another in love.
Do everything you can to protect and maintain the unity of the Holy Spirit in the relational bond of peace, which holds us together. *
There is one body and one Spirit, just as there is one hope to which God has called us.
There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all!
Response to the Scripture
Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.
Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart
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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”
Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Do everything you can to protect and maintain the unity of the Holy Spirit.
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
O Lord, you whose mercies are new every morning, forgive me, I pray, for *
any unkind word,
any selfish deed,
any failure to show sympathy,
and any omission of kindness I have committed this day,
so I may be filled anew with your Spirit's power to admit my wrongdoing in humility and to love as Jesus loves.
Amen.
- W. David O. Taylor
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )