My wife and I have been married for almost 17 years now and we are very different. Before we were married we took a personality survey to see where the strengths and weaknesses might be in our marriage. The person who was working with us actually asked if we were sure that we wanted to get married. Our results were about as opposite as they could be. We have laughed about that many times over the years. Our differences sometimes make life difficult, but after 17 years I can honestly say that we are better together than we would be apart. And I know my wife would say the same thing.
The key is that because we have chosen to love each other, even in the midst of our differences we come together in unity. Of course, that doesn’t always happen the way it should, but overall it does. And so instead of being a weakness, our differences actually have become a strength in our marriage.
Love and unity are connected. It is only when we choose to love one another that we can really experience unity. And that is what we will be talking about this week at The River. We will be looking at Jesus’ prayer for His Church from John 17:20-26. Come on out this Sunday and join us.