The God Who Prays For Us

"And in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; ..." Romans 8:26

This is a great verse, and should be an amazing comfort to those who read it. Think for a moment about what it means. It is saying that we do not always know how we should pray. I know this to be true of myself on many occassions. Many are the times where I just don't know what to say in prayer. I come empty minded and empty handed to God.

The good news is, however, that we don't have to worry! The Holy Spirit Himself prays for us on our behalf! Isn't that awesome?! The Holy Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. The best part about that is that the Holy Spirit always know what to pray for, for He is God! Even when you feel you have nobody who cares enough to pray for you, you can be sure that God the Spirit is in prayer for you.

And that's not all. We know, also, from Hebrews that Jesus intercedes for us always. Jesus' job as the high priest of Heaven is to intercede for His people. And, once again, Jesus knows what to pray and how, for He is God as well. What a comforting promise! At all times, you have two members of the glorious Trinity praying for you, even when you feel nobody is praying for you.

I urge you, brethren, to really explore this promise and let it fill you with the comfort and joy that it should.