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Unity is not uniformity. Unity is different, it simply means conforming to one purpose without sacrificing individuality. Unity is only possible where humility exists. It can manifest itself in acts of service not just for one another, but with <\/em><\/strong>one another. \u00a0Churches linking arms to serve together for a common cause or goal is a glorious act of humility and together they can have a more significant impact than would be possible alone.<\/p>\n

Henri Frederic Amiel stated, “There is no respect for others without humility in one’s self.” \u00a0Without that\u00a0humble respect for others, it is not possible to walk in unity. Unity is not possible without humility.<\/p>\n

If we are full of pride, there is no room for unity. C.S. Lewis defines humility in this way: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” \u00a0To be unified in any relationship, we must be mindful of the other party just as much, if not more than of ourselves. \u00a0We must start from a state of humility to move in a spirit of unity.<\/p>\n

We begin stripping away pride as we work side by side to go serve others. It\u2019s like a double whammy. Our minds are off ourselves and on those we aim to serve, as well as those we are serving with. \u00a0We can do this as individuals, but also from church to church or organization to organization.<\/p>\n

In the famously quoted scripture in 2 Chronicles 7:14, God told Solomon, “If My people who are called by My Name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”<\/p>\n

Serving together is a way to \u201chumble ourselves<\/strong>.\u201d Naturally, as individuals prepare to go and serve others in our communities, one\u2019s mind is on the service about to be carried out and how it will help those being served. \u00a0We also need to be mindful of those with whom we are serving. As we consider each individual\u2019s role and responsibility, cohesive and effective service can take place. \u00a0This practical step positions us either individually or corporately to be in a place of humility.<\/p>\n

This is what\u2019s powerful. \u00a0The Bible says that \u201cGod rejects the proud BUT gives His grace to the humble.\u201d This is why I\u2019m personally passionate about seeing churches in cities serving alongside one another. It\u2019s a way to corporately position the church within a city to receive a corporate outpouring of God\u2019s grace. \u00a0Imagine what could happen if we bonded together as a unified church to stamp out common issues that face each city throughout America!<\/p>\n

This act of humbling ourselves makes unity possible and allows us to experience God\u2019s grace at work in our lives, doing something amazing – individually and corporately – in us, through us, and among us all, which ultimately brings glory to Him. \u00a0It is a divine cycle that lets us see afresh the evidence that St. Augustine alluded to in that \u201cit was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men angels.\u201d Let\u2019s all look for ways to genuinely humble ourselves.<\/p>\n

Transformation of our cities begins in Humility.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jason Law<\/p>\n

Unite My City<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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