Bible Verses for unity

When people are divided.

Open a passage to read its reflection and prayer. In the app, Take a Break picks one of these at random each time you open it.

1. 1. Matthew 12:49

   And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!

   Reflection and prayer

   I belong with those who follow God.

   Insight I realize my true community is with everyone who seeks to obey God.

   Prayer Lord, help me embrace your spiritual family.

2. 2. Psalms 16:3

   But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

   Reflection and prayer

   I delight in God's people

   Insight I find joy when I see God's work in His faithful ones.

   Prayer Lord, teach me to love Your people.

3. 3. Mark 3:34

   And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!

   Reflection and prayer

   My kin are those who follow God.

   Insight I find my true family among those who share God's path with me.

   Prayer Lord Jesus, help me see my family in those who follow You.

4. 4. Philippians 4:17

   Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

   Reflection and prayer

   My generosity grows fruit I cannot see.

   Insight Generosity without visible results still yields eternal dividends.

   Prayer Lord, help me give with eternal perspective.

5. 5. 1 Corinthians 11:33

   Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.

   Reflection and prayer

   My patience builds unity with others

   Insight When I am patient with others, I see unity grow among us.

   Prayer Lord, teach me to wait for others with patience.

6. 6. Romans 14:2

   For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.

   Reflection and prayer

   My faith does not despise weakness.

   Insight Even when my faith feels strong, I don't look down on those with different convictions.

   Prayer Lord, keep me from pride in my freedom.

7. 7. 1 Thessalonians 5:26

   Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

   Reflection and prayer

   My faith comes alive in love

   Insight When I show simple love to others, my faith feels real.

   Prayer Lord, let my love make my faith visible.

8. 8. Ezekiel 47:22

   And it shall come to pass, that ye shall divide it by lot for an inheritance unto you, and to the strangers that sojourn among you, which shall beget children among you: and they shall be unto you as born in the country among the children of Israel; they shall have inheritance with you among the tribes of Israel.

   Reflection and prayer

   I belong in God's family

   Insight No matter my origin, God's family includes me.

   Prayer Lord, shape my heart to welcome the stranger.

9. 9. 1 Corinthians 16:19

   The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

   Reflection and prayer

   I belong to a worldwide family.

   Insight Even far away, I am connected to God's people everywhere.

   Prayer Unite us as one family, Lord.

10. 10. John 17:22

    And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

    Reflection and prayer

    I share glory to be one.

    Insight The glory Jesus gave me is meant to make me one with others like them.

    Prayer Jesus, let Your glory unite us as one.