“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.” Romans 8:26 ESV
This is the verse that was on my “verse of the day” desk calendar. My life, and the lives of many that I love, have been bombarded with really heavy and hard news. News that is so difficult to digest. Things that need prayer. But, how do we pray when things are so heavy and hard? What do we do when we can’t find the words to pray?
Last night, we learned that a dear family friend is facing something so hard. Something that left everyone fighting the tears. After our evening service at church last night, Pastor had a special prayer service for this person. . No one knew what to say. No one knew how to pray. It was a beautifully painful time to see the family of God gather and come to the Lord on behalf of one person. Words fell so short short.
But, God knew. When all we could manage were groans, sobs, and tears– the Lord knew our hearts.
What beautiful love from our Savior.
I don’t know what you my be facing in your life. Maybe you, too, have lost a loved one. Maybe you are facing job loss. Maybe your child has strayed. Sickness has invaded in a way that seems impossible to heal from. Whatever it is.. You may feel like you can’t pray anymore because there are no more words. Just remember this verse. Tuck it away in your heart.
If you have something on your heart that you would like prayer for, will you share it in the comments so that I can pray with you? If you are praying for someone, please let them know.
