My Helper and Prayer Partner

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; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8:26-27 (New American Standard Bible)

I see two profound aspects about the Spirit of God in today’s passage. He helps me in my weaknesses and intercedes for me according to God’s will. Those truths encourage and comfort me. Why? Because I am in daily need of that help and those prayers. We all are!

The weaknesses that stood out to me yesterday were varied. Offended by something that was said to me and the way it was said, awakened in me a desire to hold on to hurt feelings rather than forgive, release, and move on. His help came in the form of reminding me of the necessity to walk in forgiveness. It is for my good. Holding on to hurt feelings affects me more than the person I choose not to forgive. Waiting until the other person sees and admits to their hurting me before I will forgive is futile at best and damaging at worst. Like one person so aptly put it, it is like me drinking poison and expecting the other person to die! Not good! Cooperation in this area required His help.

Insecurities in a relationship presented the temptation to email a long time friend for the purpose of letting her know I was in doubt of our friendship. This has been a year void of much communication and that tends to bring out the worries in me. It awakens perceptions in me that only serve to put us both in the worst possible light. Again, poison to me! Not sending the email and not spiraling into a pit of doubt and despair required His help. I feel better this morning having NOT sent the email.

As much as I need the help of the Spirit, I am in more need of His prayers. My prayers are often limited by my lack of knowledge, understanding, and view. Therefore I need the prayers of One who knows me intimately, sees life fully, and knows God’s will for everything and everyone. While I have precious prayer partners in my life, non surpass or come close to Him. Like His thoughts for me, His prayers are too numerous to count and too precious to ignore. Amazingly enough, He prays for me whether I ask Him to or not and whether I am aware of His prayers or not.

Father, thank you for the help and prayers of Your Spirit. I am in need of both! Amen.

By Your Side - Tenth Avenue North
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Getting into God's Word and letting God's Word get into me one truth at a time.