We
Have An Advocate
Likewise
the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray
for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with
groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26
There are times when you are so overwhelmed, so
discouraged, or so afraid that you don't know what to do or how to pray. You
just feel lost and alone. The truth is
you are not alone. Never forget that you
have a helper living right inside of you. He comes inside each Christian the
moment we accept Jesus into our heart. Call upon the Holy Spirit and He will
help you. The Holy Spirit helps us to pray.
Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as a Helper: "And I will pray the
Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you
forever" (John 14:16). The word "Helper" that Jesus used comes
from the Greek word parakletos, which means, "called alongside to
help." It could also be translated as "aide" or
"assistant." Some versions translate parakletos as
"advocate," which is applied to Jesus in 1 John 2:1: "And if
anyone sins, we have an Advocate [parakletos] with the Father, Jesus
Christ the righteous."
Jesus said that He would never leave us as orphans and
He didn’t!!! The Holy Spirit has come to help you, to aid you, to assist you in
your prayer. The Holy Spirit has come to be an advocate and plead your cause
before the Father, to intercede for you. Why? Because we don't always know how
to put words to our prayers. That is
when He will take over if we allow Him to.
The good news is that sometimes just a sigh or a groan will do. Prayer is not
so much about the petitions you bring before God, although it can include that.
Sometimes the most profound prayers are a sigh or a groan when you are
overwhelmed and don't know what to say. The Bible tells us, "Likewise the
Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for
as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings
which cannot be uttered" (Romans 8:26).
God knows what we are really thinking. He knows what we really need. So we can
cry out to Him, knowing the Holy Spirit will intercede on our behalf. I am so happy that I belong to such a loving
God!!! He has provided everything we
need for every step we take in our walk with Him. He is such an AWESOME GOD!!!
I hope that you all have a Simply Heavenly day!!! God bless you!!!
2 comments:
I love your sincerity. I like it over here, you know. :)
Ahh Thank you Rosey!!! You are a bright light in my day!!! May God bless you!!! :):)
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