In Touch Devotional 7th September 2024 || Our Help in Prayer
In Touch Devotional 7th September 2024 || Our Help in Prayer
IN TOUCH DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR 7 SEPTEMBER 2024 MESSAGE
Topic: Our Help in Prayer
The Holy Spirit intercedes for us and shows us what petitions to bring to the Lord.
Scripture: Romans 8:26-27
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
In Touch Devotional 7th September 2024 || Dr Charles Stanley
Does this sound familiar? Determined to spend more time in prayer, you kneel, open your mouth to speak to the Lord, and—draw a blank. Sure, you manage a few words about what you need Him to do for you and your family, but you should be praying for more than that, right?
Yes, you should. Believers’ needs are indeed the Father’s concern; nothing escapes His notice. However, He tells His children to imitate Jesus—they should “not merely look out for [their] own personal interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4). Selfless prayer likely isn’t natural to us, but thankfully, God has supplied a Helper. The Holy Spirit, our willing and able partner in praying effectively, intercedes for us (Rom. 8:26).
How should we cooperate with the Spirit’s intercession for us? First, we must recognize God’s authority, holiness, and glory. Then, we need to submit to His leadership. Finally, we must entrust our future to Him, believing that He will bring great good out of negative as well as positive events in our life.
In submission to the Holy Spirit, we’ll discover greater peace and joy. And as we bring petitions inspired by the Spirit, we’ll also find new words for praying to the Father. Even more importantly, we will develop a deeper understanding of God’s greatness.
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