In Our Weakness

The Holy Spirit Intercedes for Us

As Children of God and heirs of Jesus Christ, we have an intercessor, the holy Spirit. The Spirit helps us in our weakness (Romans 8:26). For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words (v. 26).

The holy Spirit intercedes for us with divine articulation of words within the Trinity that cannot be expressed with words. How vast the Father's love for us. For even in our prayer He is interceding for us. These words carry profound appeals for the welfare of every believer. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God (v. 28).

Lord, I come to you with a humble heart. I come to you with awe of the way in which you show your great love for your Children. For even in prayer you are interceding for us. You sent your Helper and Comforter to witness to those you love. When I don't know what to pray for, the Spirit is making an appeal for my wellbeing. I give you my praise and worship. I give you my life and you hold me in your hands. Your are my shield and my protection. Guide me this day I pray to live my life pleasing to you. Forgive me when I sin and fall short of your marvelous glory. May all that I do reflect Christ who lives in me. Thank you for Jesus Christ my Savior and Lord. It is in His precious name I pray, amen.