Be Of One Mind

When we stop listening,
when we stop trying to understand,
when we stop being on the same side,

Then, we begin to divide.

Our focus starts to shift to ourselves,
our opinions become more important,
our pride is on the line.

We fail to see what God wants us to see,
we forget to search for His truth,
we neglect to put on his attitude,
we stop walking in his ways.

Satan is very happy when Christ's followers
begin to put more emphasis on right believing,
than on right disciplines.

If we are in God's Word daily,
if we are praying for wisdom and understanding,
if we are making an effort to be Christ like in our dealings with others,
if we are making an effort to draw near to Him,
THEN,
He will draw near to us.

He will speak His truth to us,
He will convict our hearts,
He will lead us,
He will teach us,
He will guide us,
and keep us until the end.

It's not up to you,
or to me,
or to anyone else.
We are God's agents only,
He does the work in us!

We are to teach the spiritual disciplines
so that we may draw near to God,
and He will teach us right belief.

We are to be of one mind,
God's mind,
and that only happens when we seek Him first,
and He places his word in our hearts.

Lord, we struggle everyday to love each other and to walk in your ways. Forgive us for all the ways we fail you. Please strengthen our desire to draw near to you, and may you continue to reveal yourself to us. We trust your will be done!