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VERSE
“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. 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.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:26-28 ESV
INTRO / DISCUSSION
Kids don’t really know how to pray, and if they’re really small kids don’t even know how to speak.
But somehow, even though they don’t speak, you can tell when they’re hungry, you can see it when they’re angry, frustrated and whiny. You know what they want through the groaning, and the sounds they make. The bible says that the Holy Spirit is with us in the same way.
In our weaknesses, we might not know how to pray, in fact Paul says that we don’t know what to pray for. But the Spirit in us, does. Notice what it says,
“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. (ESV)
Another translation says:
And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. (NLT)
It names two specific organs, the heart and the mind. God the Father is constantly searching our hearts in order to get to know the mind of the Spirit, meaning that today, right now, God loves you so much He assigned the Holy Spirit to be praying for you, not just any regular prayer. Prayers that will align you to God’s will, that will put you on the right path.
Maybe you’re in a moment of weakness, maybe you’re feeling great. Doesn’t matter, you’re covered.
Maybe you can’t put into words how anxious you feel, maybe you can’t get into the school you want to attend. Doesn’t matter, you’re covered.
God is trying to get you to realize that IT WILL WORK OUT. If you love God, you don’t have to worry, it will work together for good. You’re covered.
Q & A
So should we bother praying if the Spirit is going to intercede on our behalf?
Have you been in moments where you don’t know what to pray?
PRAYER
Salvation Prayer.
Prayer thanking God for interceding for us.
Prayer for us to align ourselves in His will.
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