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. — Romans 8:26

Most of us will have to deal with very hard things at some point in our lives. When we do that, we will probably feel like our prayers are just going up into the air. The things we say will seem empty and pointless. We can’t seem to put into words what’s on our minds. We feel like our words don’t work and aren’t enough. So what do we do? This promise has our trust. When we pray, we talk to God. Even when we don’t know what to say, we give him our hearts and trust that the Holy Spirit will take all of our thoughts, feelings, and frustrations that we can’t put into words to God. The Spirit tells God what’s in our hearts and prays for us based on what God wants. Even when we don’t know what to say, the Spirit knows what we need. What a great comforting grace!

 

Thought

Most of us will have to deal with very hard things at some point in our lives. When we do that, we will probably feel like our prayers are just going up into the air. The things we say will seem empty and pointless. We can’t seem to put into words what’s on our minds. We feel like our words don’t work and aren’t enough. So what do we do? This promise has our trust. When we pray, we talk to God. Even when we don’t know what to say, we give him our hearts and trust that the Holy Spirit will take all of our thoughts, feelings, and frustrations that we can’t put into words to God. The Spirit tells God what’s in our hearts and prays for us based on what God wants. Even when we don’t know what to say, the Spirit knows what we need. What a great comforting grace!

 

Prayer

Abba Father, it’s so comforting to know that your Holy Spirit brings my words, thoughts, and feelings to you. Father, sometimes I don’t feel good enough or worthy enough to talk to you. Thank you for letting me know that you will always listen to me, even when I can’t say what I want to say. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.