How would the year ahead be different if we could find ourselves using this word more often? What kinds of agreement can we find with others?
These are important questions—especially in a time when factionalism, divisions, polarization, entrenchment and apathy seem to reign supreme in everything from politics, social commentary, communities, neighborhoods and in the church. As one person remarked recently, “We can’t seem to agree on anything anymore.”
Amen is a word of unity. It is a word of cooperation. It is a faith word.
This year, begin by asking: “Who can work with me in ministry to achieve a greater outcome for the kingdom of God?”
“What can I give up in order to gain the cooperation of another?”
“Where can I discover more unity in ministry and mission?”
The final prayer Jesus offered was a prayer for unity: “That they may be one.” Yet, this is far from realized.
Mark the new year with a new spirit of unity, a striving for peace, a striving for togetherness, for forgiveness, for hope. This is where will we discover the kingdom of God in our midst. Amen…and amen.
