That They May Be One - Joy

The Father's desire for us as His followers is that we would be one as we gather around the person of Christ. Unfortunately, we live in a polarised, fragmented and divided world, and this reality can permeate our life together as the Church—working against God's creational intent. Yet, we are called to love, to pursue oneness, and to seek unity.This series will explore the vision of a community that is one and the postures that are required to stay at the table in the face of relational tension. May we be a community of image-bearers who are truly known by our love for one another as we become a genuine and deep community that gathers around Christ.This week Anna takes a look at the final posture of staying at the table–Joy. Joy is important for spiritual transformation, emotional wellbeing and developing a stable identity. Joy is not something that just happens to us, it is the result of living in surrender and intimacy with God and in healthy relationship with others.