Unity in Worship: The Power of Togetherness in Glorifying God

In a recent post, I suggested we needed to create a holiday that focused on unity. Celebrated on August 18, Unity Day would be a time of celebrating the past, present, and future. It would serve as a day that captures the spirit of togetherness, gratitude, and collective growth. Unity Day would be a day to focus on honoring both our individual journeys as well as the ways we support and encourage each other as a community. Thinking about unity led me to wonder how important unity is to Jesus and more specifically, how unity impacts our worship.

At its core, worship is what happens when we genuinely seek God’s presence. True worship is our desire to draw closer to Him, to experience more of who He is. And for us to worship effectively—especially when we come together—we need unity. Unity isn’t just a “nice-to-have”; it’s essential. Unity creates an environment where peace and love can flourish, enhancing our collective experience and opening us up to the movement of the Holy Spirit.

Without unity, however, the transformative power of worship is hindered. Disunity blocks spiritual growth and fractures the community God intends to build among His people. The Apostle Paul emphasized this need for unity in his letters to the early churches. In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul addresses the divisions in the church: “I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose” (1 Corinthians 1:10, NLT).

Paul’s words remind us that worship demands us to be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. Disunity—whether it manifests as conflict, jealousy, pride, or differing opinions—distracts us from our primary purpose in worship: glorifying God.

You and I are here to glorify God. That’s our calling. Are we honoring God by doing what we promised with excellence? Are we leading others to Christ and making disciples where we serve—by treating people with dignity, connecting with intention, and building a healthy community?

Be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.
Apostle Paul

Disunity disrupts focus, reduces participation, and can even damage relationships. When our hearts are divided, it becomes harder to create an atmosphere where everyone can come together to seek God’s presence. Moreover, disunity impacts our testimony to the world. Jesus said, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples” (John 13:35, NLT). When we are united in love, our unity becomes a powerful witness to God’s love and grace.

For us to succeed as advocates for those in need, and as ambassadors of Christ, we need unity. Unity is essential for a vibrant and meaningful worship experience. So, let us seek to resolve conflicts, embrace forgiveness, and keep our shared faith goals at the forefront. By doing so, we can heal divisions, maintain unity, and truly worship God in the work He has called each of us to do.

Until our next conversation…

Remember:

God is good. All the time.

No matter what.

Don’t worry about what’s next. Enjoy what’s now.

Love, peace, and joy,

Rainer Bantau —The Devotional Guy™