“If I were your enemy, I’d work to create division between you and other Christians, between groups of Christians, anyone with the potential for uniting in a battle against me and my plans. I’d keep you operating individually, not seeing your need for the church…” There's very little more comforting or peaceful than a quiet puppy, warm and cozy in your lap or hand. It's a heart-warming feeling of peace. Our church can also be that same source of peace. God created Her to give peace, companionship, comfort, etc. But, have you ever witnessed a church split? That time when God’s children separate into camps, choosing up sides while digging in for the long haul. Each group convinced of their innocence believing the other is tearing God’s church apart. The situation has the potential to make mortal enemies of those who were brothers and sisters in Christ. Some important thoughts in this chapter:
"So starting today, we craft a prayer strategy with peace in mind, leading to peace of mind for ourselves and the ones we love." Luke 11:17 Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them: “Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall. Philippians 2.1-4 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, ... having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. ~ Andi
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