Unity Through Prayer | Ep 139

What were Jesus’ final desires for His followers? In this episode, we dive into John 17 to uncover the four specific things Jesus prayed for us: protection, sanctification, oneness, and unity. Join Carrie and Veronica as they discuss the practical side of "staying strong in the Lord." We explore how to navigate the battlefield of the mind, why unity requires humility, and the power of speaking God's Word aloud to transform your thoughts. whether you need a fresh start or a reminder of where your strength comes from, this episode will encourage you to run your race with endurance.

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Show Notes

What would our last words be for the next generation?

[01:22] Jesus’ Prayer for Us (John 17) He specifically prayed for our:

• Protection

• Sanctification

• Oneness with the Father and Son

• Unity as believers

[04:00] The Challenge of Unity It can be the hardest thing to achieve.

Key: You cannot pray effectively with someone you are holding an offense against.

[07:15] Humility and Serving Unity is not just an idea; it’s an action. Staying strong in the Lord requires humility. We find true connection when we learn to serve one another.

[14:10] The Battlefield of the Mind Jesus protects us not just physically, but mentally. Deal with fear and negative thoughts by "feeding" on the Word to change our internal dialogue.

"Unity comes in serving each other. It’s a form of ministry."

[15:44] The Power of Confession Why speak the Word out loud? "Faith comes by hearing." When we speak God's Word, our ears hear it, our spirits come into agreement with it, and it begins to transform our mindsets.

[24:00] A Fresh Start Through forgiveness in Jesus, we can always have a new beginning. Run the race with endurance (1 Corinthians 9) and find strength not in happiness, but in the Joy of the Lord (Nehemiah 8:10).

"The battlefield is the mind, so we must feed on the Word to help change the dialogue of our thoughts."

[25:33] What "Strong" Means to Us

• Carrie: Trusting Him at His Word so I have something to offer others.

• Veronica: Communion with the Lord—He pours back into us as we spend time with Him.

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Scriptures

• John 17: Jesus’ prayer for protection and unity.

• John 14: Abiding in Him.

• 1 Corinthians 12: Different gifts, same Spirit.

• Luke 8:11: God’s Word is living seed.

• Psalm 119:11: Storing God’s Word in our hearts.

• 1 Corinthians 9:24-27: Running the race.

• Nehemiah 8:10: The joy of the Lord is my strength.

"Joy and happiness are different. He promises us joy, not based on the events in one’s life."