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Rom 8:26-27
26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
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So often, as a human being, I do not ask for help from others. Is it pride which forces me into this condition? I can do it myself, I know how to do so much and if I do not know, I will teach myself, I will learn how, God gave me a brain, I should use it. All that is who I am, He made me this way, why should I struggle with myself and ask others for help when I cannot do something myself. Am I afraid of rejection, they will tell me they do not have the time or some other excuse and then I will find out they are not really friends. I do not know. But am I doing that same thing with the Spirit? I surely know He is my friend, no doubt about it, but I cannot help feel He will not help unless I ask. I must go to Him; I must know that I do not even know what to pray for at times. I want God’s will, I want to do want God wants, but there are times, Oh Holy Spirit pray through me for that which I should do. I absolutely need the Spirits help to not only guide me, but to pray for me, to intercede before the very throne of God for me. To have Jesus as my advocate is a wonderful thing, but here I see the Holy Spirit also serves as a second advocate, working, praying on my behalf, and doing so totaling and completely within the will of the Father. At times, I am sure I pray for things that may not be completely within His will, but the Spirit never fails to. Praise God for His Spirit.