Bimillennial Prayer

A prayer for all followers of Jesus. Affirming the Lord's prayer for unity in John 17.

Holy Father(1) in heaven(2),
Be glorified in us,(3)
all those you called into one body(4) who believe
in your Son(5), Jesus Christ,(6) our Lord.
We pray our lives(7) would be a testimony(8) to that
unity(9) in Jesus. Empower us to keep our Lord’s command(10)
to love one another(11) as He has loved us.
As we approach the bimillennial of His crucifixion(12) and
resurrection,(13) bless our efforts to reach a world(14) in need,
making us channels of your loving kindness(15) with an
out-pouring of compassion to others in your name.(16)
We pray that you sanctify us in truth(17)
demonstrating our unity in the Holy Spirit(18)
so the world may know of your love.(19) For this purpose,
fill us with the knowledge of you,(20) that your wisdom
would direct our paths in humility and peace,(21) until
we are joined as one chorus in the praise of your glory.(22)
In Jesus’ name(23) we pray. Amen.

(1)John 17:11,24; (2)Matt 6:9
(3)John 17:10, 22
(4)John 15:16, John 17:6, Eph 4:1-4
(5)John 17:1; (6)Gal 3:27,28
(7)John 17:18; (8)John 17:20,21
(9)John 17:11,23; (10)John 14:15,21
(11)John 13:34, John 15:12
(12)John 12:32,33
(13)John 20:17; (14)Matt 28:18-20
(15)John 3:16; John 17:23
(16)Matt 15:32; Matt 25:35,36
(17)John 17:17,19,
(18)John 14:17, Eph 4:3-6
(19)John 13:35, John 17:23
(20)John 14:26, John 17:26, Eph 4:13
(21)John 14:27, Eph 4:2,3, Phil 2:5-8
(22)John 17:24
(23)John 15:16