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5 May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.

6 Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6 (NLT)

In verse 6, Paul emphasizes the importance of unity among believers. He urges the church to maintain a united front by encouraging harmony, coming together in faith and worship, and glorifying God. His message calls for us to put aside our different origins and viewpoints and not judge one another, but rather share our faith in Jesus and work toward honoring God. To work together, communicate with understanding and love, and live together in peace.

When we worship in unity, harmonizing as if singing with one voice, we create a beautiful symphony of faith. This collective expression encourages growth and deepens our relationships with both God and one another.

Singing with one voice signifies unity—to come together in faith and worship, as well as the ability to live in harmony with one another in Christ.

God wants the combination of his steady, constant calling and warm, personal counsel in Scripture to come to characterize us, keeping us alert for whatever he will do next. May our dependably steady and warmly personal God develop maturity in you so that you get along with each other as well as Jesus gets along with us all. Then we’ll be a choir—not our voices only, but our very lives singing in harmony in a stunning anthem to the God and Father of our Master Jesus! – Romans 15:4-6 (MSG)

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Our Heavenly Father, please give us patience and encouragement to live in unity with one another. Help us to put aside our differences and get along with each other and act like Jesus. May we sing with one voice, joining together in faith and worship. Like the open and beautiful cosmos blossom, let us be open to Your voice and blossom in Your love. In Jesus’ name. Amen

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May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,
Romans 15:5 (NIV)

God is a source of endurance and encouragement. He will help us to keep going, following His path for us. God is patient and forgiving. He lifts us with encouragement and with endurance to keep moving forward. Paul is encouraging the church in Rome to get along; live in harmony. To act like Jesus did, glorifying God, showing patience, and compassion to others. With God’s endurance and encouragement, we can work together, with unity.

Do you look to God for endurance and encouragement? Are you patient, compassionate, and forgiving to others like Jesus?

Prayer; Our Heavenly Father, we thank you for encouraging us, forgiving us, and giving us the endurance to move forward. Teach us to be patient, forgiving, and compassionate like Jesus was. Encourage us to be tolerant and work together in unity. Like the white rhododendron petals are gathered together around the flower center, let us gather together in love, centered on Jesus. Amen