“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God†(Romans 8:26-27).
As children of God we have the Spirit within us. We also have the hope of a better life to come. We often groan as we wait patiently for the return of Christ for the final part of our redemption. In the meantime, we should daily live with that hope in mind. However, there are times when problems beset us we may not even know how to pray, then it becomes the Spirit’s turn to groan. He will pray for us with such deep feeling it cannot be expressed in words. One commentary I read stated, “…the Father who knows all hearts knows, of course, what the Spirit is saying as he pleads for us in harmony with God’s own will.†The NIV study Bible states, “The relationship between the Holy Spirit and God the Father is so close that the Holy Spirit’s prayers need not be audible. God knows His every thought.â€
There will be times when you feel things are completely out of control, but rest assured the Spirit will take charge if you let Him. Allow this vital part of your new life in Christ to work in your behalf.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray as the Missouri State WAC Retreat gets underway today.
