I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the
calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with
patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the
unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. – Ephesians 4:1-3
Thank God for the church, which is always Christ’s church, and for our
congregation. Thank God for those people in our congregation who have most
profoundly influenced your life. Acknowledge before God that in times of
change, well-meaning people often have differences of opinion. Ask God to
build up our congregation, and bring unity of purpose to all members