In this prayer, we see the spiritual priorities that were in the Savior's heart- the Glory of God, the sanctity of God's people, the unity of the church and the ministry of sharing the gospel in a lost world.

John 17 is the -holy of holies- in the Gospel record. We are privileged to listen to God the Son converse with God the Father. The words of this prayer are plain yet majestic, simple yet mysterious. They plunge the reader into the unfathomable depths of the inter-trinitarian communication.

A lack of unity will cripple a church

Three truths about God will anchor you if you cling to them in hope

We can be overcomers because He first overcame sin, death and hell for us.

Jesus openly taught His disciples that someday persecution would come, He develops that idea even more in this section of Scripture.

Although this passage is familiar to many of us let's place ourselves in the context of Jesus' instruction

Build your life on the foundation of Scripture.

To be right with God means to enjoy the peace of God. Christians enjoy peace despite trials because of the presence of the Holy Spirit.

-Why pray when you can worry-- Is the snarky reminder we've all heard. Actually prayer is one of the best remedies for troubled hearts.