The Holy Spirit prays for you

Life can wear us down. We can be in a place where our anxiety or stress levels are so high that we can't think clearly. The problem or pain can be so overwhelming that we can't put it into words. That's when the Holy Spirit living within us takes over.

As we bring our burden to the Lord and sit in his presence, a wonderful thing happens: 'In certain ways we are weak, but the Spirit is here to help us. For example, when we don't know what to pray for, the Spirit prays for us in ways that cannot be put into words. All of our thoughts are known to God. He can understand what is in the mind of the Spirit, as the Spirit prays for God's people. We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose' (Romans 8:26-28 CEV). Because prayer is relational, the Holy Spirit will communicate our heart to God and his heart back to us.

Before God gives an answer, he puts his peace in our hearts. Prayer can't be rushed. It's so important to take time to be still before God. It allows the Holy Spirit to share God's thoughts with us so that we think his way.



So what now? When you don't know how to pray - stay. Just remain in God's presence with your heart open, and he'll communicate with you: 'The Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you know the truth' (1 John 2:20 TLB).





— SCRIPTURE —

'The Holy Spirit prays for us.' Romans 8:26 TLB
— SOULFOOD —

Dan 3-4, Luke 22:39-46, Ps 130 , Pro 10:12