Today, I am praising God for His Word, and for the fact that in it we find the comfort we need at every junction of life. In this case, we learn in Scripture that even when we don’t know what to pray for or how to pray, The Holy Spirit intercedes and He, Himself, in all His divinity, lifts us up in Holy prayer.
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. 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. Romans 8: 26 (NSV)
What an amazing concept. It is such an unfathomable idea that our human brain short-circuits trying to ponder it. Hence the “groanings” for it is all way too “deep for words.” It goes beyond anything we can humanly express; therefore, the need for the assistance of our Holy Helper, The Paraclete, Greek term that defines the Holy Spirit as our Advocate and Helper.
He comes to our aide when the pain, despair, frustration, anxiety, fear, exhaustion and agony are so intense that words are not enough to communicate them. At that moment, the Holy Guest that dwells in our soul comes up and in unutterable groans, presents our prayers to The Heavenly Father on our behalf. He is the Only One capable at that point to do the communication, as we rest and wait in Him.
I cannot depend on my own capabilities to do anything. I must lean on Him in every situation, even for effective communication!
We have a Father who thinks of all these details in advance. He knew, since before He created us, that there would be a day when we wouldn’t know what to say. Therefore, in order to avoid the breakdown in the lines, He installed a Heavenly Server who does it for us. And for that, I am eternally grateful!
Awesome post, Gisela! And I LOVE the daisies...they are my absolute favorite flower. :) They're so simple and happy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting Alissa. You are right, I think that's why I love daisies too...their simplicity make me happy : ) Blessings to you always!
DeleteI so needed this reminder today Gisela! I have been feeling so overwhelmed and anxious lately, in an intense way I haven't dealt with in awhile. It has been so unnerving because I'm not sure why its happening so I don't know what to pray for. Thanks for reminding me I don't need to know what to pray for, just let the Holy Spirit do the work. I think I just realized I have even been avoiding prayer... Hmmm....
ReplyDeleteDear Candace, it's good to hear from you! I tell you, it is anxiety season for me too. I know what you mean about avoiding prayer and that's exactly what the enemy wants...he wants to put distance between us and Christ. We have been sealed by the Holy Spirit so the enemy has no power over us. Even when we don't know what/how to pray...He is active in us, protecting us...always vigilant, so we can rest when we need to. Sending prayers your way!
DeleteThanks Gisela! I have been praying for you too my friend. I hope you are healing well!
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