Create in Me a Clean Heart: The 40-Day Challenge (Psalms)Sample

Live in Harmony

Psalm 133

As a mother, it saddens me when I see our children fighting, calling each other names - when selfishness overcomes generosity, and arrogance kindness. Instead of smiles, I see their frowning faces. I wonder if they have forgotten how important it is to support each other, to help, to encourage, to share, to put the needs of others before their own. And then I find myself in their role. Although, as someone older, I should have a well established understanding of “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another”, often the “old” in me is stronger, and God’s heart suffers because I have hurt a brother or sister with an unconstructive impulsive monologue, and undermined a relationship.

As a mother, it makes me immensely happy when I see my children forgiving each other, helping each other, and solving problems together because they have different personalities. I am glad that they are devoted to each other, that they are ready to forgive and that they encourage each other to love and do good deeds. In the same way, our heavenly Father also enjoys when we are unified, in life and worship - because we are members of the same body.

Our unity is a blessing to all, like the “precious oil” running over the whole Body, or the dew that refreshes and nourishes. When we are as one, we can in some small part experience what it means when Jesus says that he and the Father have invited each other into that unity.