Thursday, May 2, 2018 is the National Day of Prayer. This year's theme is unity.

Ephesians 4:3  is the theme verse:

 "Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

While I have many things on my list for prayer. I pray most for a manifestation of the four qualities I find in Psalm 85:10 – Mercy, truth, righteousness, and peace. I believe they are qualities that lie at the heart of any call for unity.

"Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other."

I must start with my own circle of influence after I start with myself.

חֶֽסֶד

God grant that I might receive, show, and give mercy (Chesed – love, grace, and mercy all wrapped together).

וֶאֱמֶ֥ת

God grant that I might be a man of truth who speaks truth to power, truth to the lowly, and truth to myself.

צֶ֖דֶק

God grant that I might live a life of righteousness – doing the right thing and heading in the right direction, rightly related to You and to my neighbor.

וְשָׁלֹ֣ום

God grant me peace, that I might be at peace with you through my relationship with Jesus and at peace with my neighbors, friends, and family. Grant that I might be a peacemaker in my community and my life.

God grant these these requests for me and for all who can join me in this prayer in their own way. I pray in the name of my Savior and Master, Jesus. Amen.