Romans 8:26, “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.”
We all have strengths, and we all have weaknesses. That is a fact no one can dispute. Have you identified yours? Maybe you have trouble protecting yourself because your brain never stops analyzing how you could have done something better. Then, you lose all your patience from being stressed out and exhausted emotionally. What about examining your time management? We all need to follow God’s example of Genesis 2:2, “And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.” Even God rested from His work creating the heavens and the earth. Or what about when your values are ignored? Have you had that trigger button set off? But Romans 8:26 states the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us “with groanings too deep for words.”
Have you ever been in a situation when you didn’t know what to pray for? Those times when you have tried your best, worked hard, and are disappointed in the outcome because the result you anticipated did not happen. That is when we just have to ask, “Holy Spirit, what do you want me to do in this situation? Please intercede for me because I cannot see clearly what is ahead, but you can. I have my desires and opinions, but what is yours?” I needed that this week.
So, whatever happens, when I can say I know I have done my part, doing my best and trusting in God to do His part I can have peace and rest. As Psalm 91:9-10 declares, “If you say the LORD is my refuge [Jehovah Machsi], and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.” Distractions, which are hurled at us by the enemy, will try to derail us. But the Spirit of Truth will overpower and guide us as John 16:13 promises, “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” My prayer is for my vision with my eyes to see clearly, due to my recent eye surgery, but even more important for my heart and mind to know and see God’s will in my life as well. I take comfort in knowing that the Holy Spirit is interceding for me in ways I am not even aware of according to the will of God (Romans 8:27).
What is your need today? Ask God for His thoughts and commit it to Him to do the rest. Trust Him. Take time to rest or take a break even if it is only for ten minutes today. Go for a walk or exercise even if it is only for five minutes. That will help to relax your brain. Take refuge in God. Dwell in His presence. Then recite throughout your day: No harm will overtake me, no disaster will come near my tent. Psalm 91:9-10. You have the Holy Spirit interceding for you.
Listen to Keep Me in The Moment – Jeremy Camp (Lyrics)