We all wear the same jersey.

We’re guessing a lot of you are waking up today, shaking off Spring Break, and stepping back into the normal rhythm of life. Early alarms, packed schedules, full calendars. We hope the time away gave you a chance to slow down, be present, and enjoy your people.

We’ve been thinking about something a little different this week. Have you been following the Artemis II mission? There’s something about those images of Earth from space that just hits different. One planet. No borders. No labels.

Just us.

It got us thinking…

We are all inhabitants of the same place. Different backgrounds, different opinions, different teams… but at the end of the day, we’re all wearing the same jersey.

The Earth jersey.

So here’s a question. What would it take for all of us to actually come together?

If the Earth were threatened in some way, would we unify? Would the things we argue about today suddenly feel small? Would countries that don’t get along today find a way to stand side by side?

Yeah, we know… it sounds a little out there. But it does surface something real.

Why is unity so hard for us right now?

Scripture speaks pretty directly to this.

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:3

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.” Psalm 133:1

“That there be no divisions among you…” 1 Corinthians 1:10

So why do we struggle with it so much? If we’re being honest, a big part of it comes back to one thing. Our ego.

Pride creeps in. We protect our position. We focus more on being right than being connected. And before we know it, we’re competing instead of collaborating.

We’re not going to solve global unity this week. And let’s be honest, a Martian invasion probably isn’t coming to force our hand. But what we can do is take ownership of our small corner of the world.

Here are a few places to start.

• Focus first on where you agree, not where you don’t. It changes the tone immediately.

• Keep your ego in check. Pride quietly kills more relationships than we realize.

• Step into the other person’s perspective. Try to understand before trying to win.

• And when you’re wrong, say it. When you’ve hurt someone, own it.

Those two go a long way.

Unity doesn’t mean we all think the same. Not even close.

It means we choose respect over being right. It means we forgive instead of holding onto things. It means we show up for each other as men who are trying to live more like Christ.

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind… so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify God.” Romans 15:5-6

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24-25

When you look around today, it’s pretty clear. Unity is lacking. Maybe more than ever. But what if it started with us? Not in a big, global way. But in our homes. In our friendships.In our workplaces.

That’s where it actually begins.

And who knows… maybe that’s exactly how God designed it. Oh, and just in case… maybe keep an eye on the sky. You never know.