Shema!

The Shema Yisrael is a Jewish prayer that originated from Deuteronomy 6:4 - Hear, O Israel:  the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Shema means to hear or to obey. This prayer, along with Psalm 133, inspired a poem about how God wants us to be one just as the Father and the Son are one.

John 17:20-23 (NKJV) -

20 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word;21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. (John 17, NKJV, biblegateway.com)

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Shema

Shema! Shema!

If you have ears, then hear, listen!

For Yahweh's words are like the rain

Nourishing the earth

His thoughts toward us like dew

Springing new life forth

Remember - Adonai is one, united

And we, His people, are no longer divided

He has given us a new heart

By which we cry, 'Abba Father'

We are His sons and daughters

With His heart we love Him

And we love each other

Shema! Shema! 

Hear! Listen!

It touches Yahweh's heart

To see his children dwell as one

We are fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters

From every nation, tribe, and tongue

It pleases Him to see us unified

In it He is glorified

And then His anointing oil flows

From its heavenly store

Enkindling justice, peace, and healing

Commanding His life forevermore