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Jesus prayed that His followers would be one.

That doesn't mean every church looks the same or expresses worship in the same way. God has gifted His Church with many different expressions, traditions, and cultures. Yet together we belong to one body because we belong to one Lord.

As we prepare for Worship in Unity, we want to thank God for the churches He has established across Prince Edward Island and ask Him to continue strengthening His people. Our prayer is that our love for one another would point others to Jesus.


About Fasting

If fasting is new to you, begin with a simple step that fits your season of life. The purpose of fasting isn't to prove our devotion or earn God's favour. It's to intentionally set aside something that normally has our attention so we can give that time and attention to Jesus instead.

Here are a few ways you might participate:

  • Fast one meal and spend that time reading Scripture and praying.
  • Fast from sunrise until supper if you're able.
  • Choose a non-food fast by setting aside social media, television, entertainment, or another regular distraction, and use that time to seek God.

If you have medical concerns, are pregnant, or have dietary needs, please choose a fast that is appropriate for your situation.

Whatever you choose, let the time you would normally spend eating or engaging with that activity become an opportunity to worship, read Scripture, sit quietly with God, or pray.

This Week's Prayer Focus
  • Thank God for the churches across Prince Edward Island.
  • Pray for pastors, ministry leaders, elders, volunteers, and every person serving in their local church.
  • Ask God to strengthen relationships between churches and help us walk together with humility, love, and grace.
  • Pray that our unity in Christ would become a powerful witness to our communities.

Remember, prayer is about turning to Jesus, and being with Him. Allow for some quiet time to just be with Him in silence. When your mind wanders, because it will, just turn back to focusing on Jesus. Like young Samuel learned from a young age, say, ‘speak Lord, your servant is listening’ (1 Samuel 3:1)

Scripture to Read


"...that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you... Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me."
- John 17:20–23


Consider reading the John 17:6-26 as a prayer.

Reflection

As you pray today, ask yourself:

  • How can I encourage and pray for another church or ministry this week?
  • Thank you for continuing this journey of prayer and fasting.
  • Next week, we'll pray for our communities and ask God to draw people to Himself.

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Preparation Schedule

August 22 — Unite
August 29 — Reach
September 5 — Fill
September 12 — Worship in Unity

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Throughout Scripture, God’s saving work comes first. Learning to live in that freedom unfolds over time. Israel walked out of Egypt in a single night. The sea opened, the people crossed on dry ground, and the power that had enslaved them disappeared beneath the water. Pharaoh’s voice had shaped their lives for generations, and those years could still be heard in the way they thought, reacted, and made decisions. They had left Egypt, though Egypt still occupied places within them. The wilderness became the place where their hearts slowly caught up with what God had already done. Pharaoh no longer decided where they would live, how hard they would work, or what their future would hold. God walked with them, teaching them what life looked like as His people. Their story gives language to something many followers of Jesus discover. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus has broken the power of sin and opened the way home to the Father. 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Those responses may have helped us through difficult seasons, but they can quietly settle into the way we see ourselves, other people, and God. Holy Spirit knows every one of those places. He uncovers the beliefs beneath our reactions and the fears beneath our need for control, creating space for honesty because, as Romans 8 declares, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. We can bring every part of ourselves into His presence, including the places that feel frightened, guarded, or uncertain. Where might an old voice still be shaping the way you see yourself? What has it taught you to expect from God? A Heart Under Renovation Giving Jesus access to our heart resembles handing Him the keys to an entire house. His work reaches every room. He strengthens the foundation, opens long closed doors, and restores places that have carried years of wear. Anyone who has lived through a renovation knows the work unfolds one room at a time. 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When Love Rearranges Your Heart Most people can remember something they carried everywhere as a child. A favourite blanket. A stuffed animal that had seen better days. A toy that somehow made unfamiliar places feel a little more manageable. Those objects offered real comfort. They helped us take small steps into a world that felt much bigger than we were. Then, almost without noticing, there came a day when they stayed behind. We had grown, and what once felt essential quietly became something we no longer needed. Growing older changes the things we carry. The blanket may disappear, yet the longing to feel safe remains. We don’t usually outgrow our need for security. We simply find new ways to look for it. Over the years, life quietly teaches us habits that help us navigate disappointment, uncertainty, and pain. Some become so familiar that we stop noticing them altogether. Those habits look different for each of us. Some people learn to stay in control because uncertainty feels overwhelming. Others work tirelessly to get everything right, hoping perfection will protect them from failure or criticism. Some become fiercely independent after learning that relying on other people can lead to disappointment. These responses rarely appear without a story. They are often shaped by experiences that taught us, consciously or unconsciously, what was necessary to make it through. The surprising part is that these ways of coping often begin as something genuinely helpful. They carry us through difficult seasons and help us keep moving when life feels uncertain. Over time, though, what once served as protection can quietly become a limitation. The need to stay strong can make it difficult to receive help. The desire to get everything right can leave little room for grace. Independence can become isolation, and control can make trust feel risky. 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The Holy Spirit has a gentle way of bringing those places into the light, not to shame us, but to remind us that we no longer have to carry them alone. What are you still holding because it once helped you feel safe? Jesus meets us there with patience and kindness, inviting us to trust Him with the parts of our hearts we have guarded for so long. Watch the Sermon 👇When Love Rearranges Your Heart

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Some days, nothing around us changes, yet everything feels heavier. Thoughts crowd in. Focus slips. The mind stays busy, but peace feels distant. It is often in those moments that God is not absent at all. He is quietly inviting us to see what is shaping our attention. Many of us carry real problems. They are not imagined or exaggerated. They show up in our bodies, our relationships, our work, and our prayers. Over time, they can begin to take up more space than we realize, moving closer to the center of our thoughts until they start setting the tone of our inner world. This is how distortion happens. Not through one dramatic moment, but through slow accumulation. The mind fills with noise. Thoughts repeat themselves. Concerns feel urgent and demanding. Everything feels active, yet nothing feels settled. Something is broadcasting, but it is not leading us anywhere. When God brings His light into moments like these, He is not confronting us. He is clarifying what has quietly taken the lead. Light helps us notice when something that once felt familiar no longer has the authority it used to hold. What felt overwhelming begins to look smaller when seen clearly. Sometimes the shift brings a gentle laugh. Not because the problems have vanished, but because we recognize they are no longer meant to drive our lives. The weight eases. Fear loosens. Trust returns to its rightful place. Peace often arrives this way. It does not come from fixing every thought or solving every issue. It comes from noticing what has been given too much attention and choosing where our focus will rest. God becomes central again, and everything else finds its proper place around Him. Problems remain real. They still require care, wisdom, and courage. Yet they no longer define who we are. They stop being the lens through which everything else is interpreted. God’s light changes the frame, and with it, our sense of direction. This kind of seeing invites us to slow down. To become aware of what has been shaping our decisions, our identity, and our sense of worth. It reveals how easily urgency can replace trust, and how fear can quietly disguise itself as responsibility. God’s presence brings a different rhythm. One that rests. One that listens. One that leads from peace rather than pressure. His light does not erase the story we are living. It reveals it more truthfully. What might come into focus if more light were allowed in? What thoughts would lose their grip if they were seen clearly? What would shift if attention returned to Jesus, right where you are? This way of seeing unfolds gently. It takes time. It does not demand immediate clarity. It simply invites openness and trust. And as light continues to enter, life begins to look different. The circumstances may remain the same. Yet the heart grows steadier. The noise softens. And a quiet confidence settles in, reminding us that God is near, attentive, and already at work. Sometimes nothing changes around us. Yet everything changes in how we see.When Light Changes How We See Life

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