Daily Devotional - Seasons: S.E.E.D. Time and Harvest - Week 21 - Day 137 - 5/17/26 -"One Heart and One Purpose"

Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“One Heart and One Purpose”
Scripture: Acts 1:14
 
“These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.”

Devotion:
In Acts 1:14, the disciples stayed together after Jesus ascended into heaven. They “continued with one accord in prayer and supplication.” While waiting for the promise of the Holy Spirit, they did not wait in fear or laziness. They waited together trusting in Jesus, in unity and in prayer. This verse reminds us how powerful prayer is when believers come together with one heart and one purpose. It shows that although the disciples were uncertain about the future, they did not let confusion or discouragement divide them, they came together seeking God’s direction and remained faithful.

Sometimes we are confronted with periods of waiting: waiting for answers from doctors, waiting for healing, waiting for guidance on important decisions, or waiting for open doors. As this verse teaches us, waiting seasons are not wasted seasons when we fill them with prayer. It is during these times that God is preparing our hearts before He reveals His promises.

Like the disciples, it is important for us to be united by praying together, encouraging one another, and staying connected in faith. When we pray together in unity, great things can happen. Unity brings us strength, peace and spiritual growth.  Let’s stay faithfully connected in prayer and trust God even while we are waiting, trusting that He will come through in His own timing.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, help me remain steadfast in prayer and united with others in faith. Teach me to trust You while I wait for Your promises to come to past in my life. Fill my heart with patience, peace, and expectation, and let me seek You always as I walk in unity with other believers. In Jesus’ name, Amen.