Pray when you don't know what to say!?!

 

 

I found comfort in the following scripture:

And in the same way the Spirit also helps our weaknesses; 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

I am thankful that God helps my weaknessess when I communicate with him. I don't know how to pray as I should. It is the Spirit himself that intercedes for us. A interceder attempts to reconcile differences between two people or groups and that's what the Holy Spirit is between us and God. He mediates. What a great relationship to have.

 

Someone somewhere may need this... I know that I did. Have you ever prayed for something and it seemed like the situation didn't change? I know full well that God hears my prayers but I am convinced that HE answers them according to HIS will. If you have been praying for something for a while don't be discouraged and let God be God. Pray that the will of God is fulfilled in your life and rely on his sovereignty in all things. This poem by an unknown author blessed me. I pray it does the same for you.

I Asked God

I asked God to take away my pride.
God said, "No. It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up."

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, "No. Her spirit is whole,
her body is only temporary."

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, "No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations;
it isn�t granted, it is earned."

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, "No. I give you blessings,
happiness is up to you."

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, "No. Suffering draws you apart
from worldly cares and brings you closer to me."

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, "No. You must grow on your own,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful."

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, "No. I will give you life
so that you may enjoy all things."

I asked God to help me LOVE others,
as much as God loves me. God said..."Ahhhh...
Finally you have the idea!"    

Author unknown

 

Image from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RTYhDAZ0rR4/TRqi1PYahOI/AAAAAAAAAGo/jiqHszCt6Es/s1600/woman-praying.jpg&imgrefurl=http://darknitesnmarilynmonroe.blogspot.com/2010_12_01_archive.html&h=450&w=338&sz=15&tbnid=9O-fF5WIRfG6gM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=68&zoom=1&docid=okh8Ov7CE20y3M&hl=en&sa=X&ei=CC8YT7ukDKjy2QX45dCfCw&ved=0CDsQ9QEwAg&dur=6969 All rights reserved.