Romans 8:26-27 (NIV)
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.

All of us need help at one time or another. The truth be told we need more help than we care to admit. It is not in most peoples nature to say that they are weak. We have all been told, "put your best foot forward or there is no second chance for a first impression." People have learned that others can exploit your weakness. However, that is not the way of the church and for certain is not the way of the Lord. I am not saying it doesn't happen in the church; it is not the way of love.

The Lord knows how weak we are and especially in the area of prayer. One leader says we are a ten in some area but we also are a one in some other area. The Spirit of the Lord has come to set us free, to give us victory over sin, and to help us in our prayer life. I do not know the inner workings of the Spirit, but we can trust Him that when we pray God is there to help and not to exploit our weakness. The Spirit of God does not work independently of God's will. This is a comforting thought when we are trying to intercede for ourselves, friends, and family. There is a mystery in the prayer life. Join in the mystery and ask God to use you.


As artists give themselves to their models, and poets to their classical pursuits, so must we addict ourselves to prayer.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892)