The other part of praying with the number one drew emphasis from Ephesians 4 beginning in verse 4. New King James reads:
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
I made that into the prayer for the decade beads. Praying these ten beads I would repeat:
There is one body
one Spirit
one hope of your calling
one Lord
one faith
one baptism
one God and Father of all
Who is above all
and through all
and in all.
LK 1:34 Mary asked, "How can this be?" It remains a task for our Mighty Savior to accomplish! We can barely comprehand such unity and oneness. However, I believe we can do our part by not only praying for the unity of all believers, but by living as if we believe it to be true.
Years ago I was taught that the Trinity is inseparable, much like 3 in 1 oil.
May the Mighty Trinity indeed lubricate us, cleanse us and prevent us from rusting as we walk out our faith day by day.
Radical acceptance requires Total Surrender to the Holy Spirit.
Great.
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