The power of our prayers is only as strong as the agreement behind them, both with heaven and with each other.

Heaven is calling believers to a oneness of Spirit so rich and deep that our prayers and intercession will have immediate and profound results that can alter history forever. This kind of intercession can only come through the Spirit as we aim to have not only the same mind, but one mind. The Lord is urging us to participate with His Spirit in a bond of fellowship that is so intertwined we will actually think like one person — and on the same things!

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So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. (Phil 2:1-2 ESV)

The Apostle Paul seems to repeat himself and yet the “same” mind and “one” mind mean two different things. The word for “same” means being so closely linked, it’s as if it’s one person. The word for “one” is speaking of the numeral “1.” It refers to the number one priority required for true unity. Not only should we think “alike” but we should have the same priorities that God does. It’s this kind of agreement among believers that the Lord is calling us to. It’s only when we agree in this kind of oneness of Spirit, that our prayers are backed with heaven’s full authority.

The “participation” in the Spirit Paul was speaking of not only referring to fellowship and communion, but is also described as “intercourse” in Strong’s concordance! That is a deep-seated and intimate fellowship. And yet, think of the kind of spiritual authority that is available to us as a corporate Church if we pursued this “one mind.” I believe it’s this kind of oneness that has the potential to truly change things.

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. (John 15:7-8)

Even as the enemies of God try to divide and separate us as believers, we have the opportunity to come in oneness of heart and mind to agree on those things which are unchanging, eternal, and altogether true. The proverbial line in the sand is being drawn on a daily basis as people are given the choice to believe what they see in the headlines or stop and confer with heaven. We are just beginning to see the powerful impact we can have when we are all convinced of the same truth at the same time. The attacks against conservative values is so extreme, the Church is rising up with this kind of oneness to displace the lies and confusion. Just think of what other mountains can be removed with this kind of oneness?

Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. (Mark 11:23)

Interceding with this kind of unity can shift atmospheres, and even change history, if we come into true oneness of spirit and are of one mind. This was the heart-cry of Jesus and is to the Father’s glory!

[T]hat all of them may be one, Father, just as You are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. (John 17:21)

Our challenge is to not allow the mainstream news outlets, social media, and second-hand reports determine what we believe and what we pray. It is only as we spend time in God’s Word, listen to the voice of the Spirit, and pray together that we will see beyond the fog for the clarity and vision we need.  Just as Paul exhorted us, let’s purpose to be like-minded in the things that matter most, knit together by a oneness of heart that can only come from seeing through heaven’s eyes.

There are already some “mountains” calling our name…