CHRIST'S BODY

PSALM 133:1, 3 (ABP)
The good life is the satisfying life where siblings and their families all get along with each other. Indeed, this is the eternal life into which GOD directs his blessings.

ROMANS 12:4-5 (CEV)
A body is made up of many parts, and each of them has its own use. That's how it is with us. There are many of us, but we each are part of the body of Christ, as well as part of one another.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
We are made to support the collective life of Christ's body

PRAYER
God, you have brought us together to be a part of the body of Christ -- to support his mission and the other members. We confess that we approach things backward, as though the church is supposed to be there to support us as we pursue our own agendas. Clarify our priorities and focus -- and start with me. I'm going to adjust my agenda so that it is defined by my place in the body of Christ. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.