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John 17:21

Jesus prays for relational unity that reflects Father and Son and supports witness. Unity preserves distinction and truth; it never requires forced reconciliation with abusers or submission to unsafe institutions.

Memory phrase: Unity with truth

Talk about it: Why can unity never require return to an unsafe person?

Prayer: Jesus, help me receive your prayer with truth, hope, and safety.

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