Friday 27 September, 2013

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Romans 8:26-30

26 In the same way, the Holy Spirit helps us when we are weak. We don’t know what we should pray for. But the Spirit himself prays for us. He prays with groans too deep for words. 27 God, who looks into our hearts, knows the mind of the Spirit. And the Spirit prays for God’s people just as God wants him to pray. 28 We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose. 29 God planned that those he had chosen would become like his Son. In that way, Christ will be the first and most honored among many brothers. 30 And those God has planned for, he has also appointed to be saved. Those he has appointed, he has made right with himself. To those he has made right with himself, he has given his glory.

This passage of scripture makes me want to breathe a sigh of relief.  God’s Spirit helps us in our weakness when we don’t know how to pray.  This applies to me so often!

I find it very comforting to know that I don’t need to have all the right words to pray.  Have you ever felt like you are not a very ‘good prayer’? I certainly have!  But this reminds me that I can just come to God and He will help me in my weakness. As it says here, even wordless groaning can be interpreted by Him!

Then God promises that He will meet me in my weakness and He will work things out for the best when I trust Him. Very comforting and very simple. Lord, help me to take you at your word and rest in this!

Written by Shelley Witt

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  2. David Newton says:

    Roman 8:28 is considered by many people to be one of the most significant verses in the Bible.

    It promises there is order in the chaos of the world, that God is active in times of crisis and in seemingly unanswered prayer you have not been forgotten.

    Romans 8:28 when exercised with faith is both a powerful shield and wieldable sword. For young Christians it is a great first scripture to memorise and it is easy scripture for all to meditate on.

    Thanks Shelley for the great advice you gave me the other day!

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