In the same way, the Holy Spirit helps us when we are weak. We don’t know what we should pray for. But the Spirit himself prays for us. He prays through groans too deep for words. God, who looks into our hearts, knows the mind of the Spirit. And the Spirit prays for God’s people just as God wants him to pray. (Romans 8:26-27)
Sometimes we just do not know how to pray, especially when it comes to others needs and desires. While we know ourselves and our dreams, shortcomings, plans and the like, when it comes to others, we simply have to go on what they say.
- Are they being honest?
- Are they living right before God?
- Do they really need what they are asking for . . . is it God's will?
We can also ask ourselves these questions when it comes to our personal prayers, can't we?
Read the passages from Romans 8: 26-27 again. It's ok to not know how or what to pray! The Holy Spirit steps in and prays for us. Is that not cool? He searches our hearts and finds the right words that we need to communicate to God the Father. He can even make us aware of things we did not even know existed!
It is comforting to know we have a Father who knows everything about us and everyone else. It is also good to know He cares deeply for us all. He simply wants us to spend time with Him!
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