Scripture to Read: Romans 8:26
This week, we have an incredible opportunity to focus on prayer and how God works in the midst of our prayer life. Prayer is a vital part of our daily fellowship with God. God tells us in Romans 8:26, 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. So, we see several things in Romans 8:26. God points out that we have a weakness. Our weakness is that we don’t know how to pray as we should. Now, maybe some had this thought come to mind, “I already knew I was weak in prayer.” For others, before reading this passage, the thought might have been, “I feel like I’m pretty solid in my prayer life.” Either way, God tells us we’re all weak when it comes to praying. The good news is that God helps our weakness in prayer. God doesn’t leave us alone in our prayer life, but through His Holy Spirit, God consistently prays on our behalf. Prayer is such a privilege for each of us, as God’s children. God invites us into His throne room because He loves for us to spend intimate time with Him. So, when we pray, we can know that God the Father hears us and understands what we need. God wants us to join Him in what He is continually doing for us: PRAYING. Knowing His Truth reminds us to join Him and have sweet fellowship with Him each day.
Challenge & Application
· What did God teach you today about prayer and how has it changed the way you view prayer?
· With what God taught you today, how do you see this changing your prayer life?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!