Verse of the Day 8/17

Verse of the Day 8/17

Romans 8:26-27

English Standard Version

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. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because[a] the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

In our Tuesday Men's Bible study yesterday we considered "life in the Spirit" in Romans 8:1-11.  Today's verses come a little bit later in chapter 8 and continues with one of the greatest blessings that we have "in the Spirit" and that is prayer.  Prayer needs to be and should be an important aspect of our daily life as a Christian.  Along with His Word, it is one of the ways that we communicate with God, linking our spirit with His.

There are many times in our lives where may find ourselves in a situation where we don't know what or how we should pray.  These verses remind us that this is okay, even if it is a groan or a cry of "Lord help me", He knows our cries and groanings; He knows our hearts.  The Holy Spirit takes those feelings and intercedes for us.  Just think for a moment of the magnitude of that statement, that concept, that truth.  No matter what, He's got your back.  Why would you not reach out to Him?  Don't bear it all alone, He hears every prayer, every groan.

Is your burden heavy as you bear it all alone?
Does the road you travel harbour danger yet unknown?
Are you growing weary in the struggle of it all?
Jesus will help you when on His name you call.

Refrain
He is always there hearing every prayer, faithful and true.
Walking by our side in His love we hide all the day through.
When you get discouraged just remember what to do,
Reach out to Jesus He's reaching out to you.

Is the life you're living filled with sorrow and despair?
Does the future press you with it's worry and it's care?
Are you tired and friendless, have you almost lost your way?
Jesus will help you, just come to Him today.

Blessings,

Mike

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

Romans 8:26-30

English Standard Version

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. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because[a] the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.