This telling phrase from Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus has acute relevance today in light of tensions over recent events in the news.

Although unity is possible, it must be contended for. Actions taken to keep unity are hereby encouraged.

In whatever state of disunity we find ourselves, we receive this encouragement to make the necessary effort to overcome it.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, grace us to take the necessary steps to achieve unity of mind and purpose with those we find tension with.

DAILY READING: Eph. 1-4