I am so very thankful that representatives from the LCMS, the WELS and the ELS have been engaged in these informal discussions. I have been praying for this for a great many years, and even the development so far is an answer to prayer. May God continue to bless continued discussions, and may each Lutheran synod included keep their focus on what God teaches us in Holy Scripture. We need to be faithful to Holy Scripture and not compromise, yet the Holy Spirit can bring about greater unity as we are greater united on God's holy revelation. May our sinful natures not get in the way of our desire to talk with one another (as well as listen) and better understand what we believe, and why. In everything, Soli Deo Gloria!