"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" ~Rom 8:26~
This verse comes to me often on days like yesterday. Waiting in the early morning hours at the hospital for my mom's surgery, I tried to read my daily devotion books but had to re-read several lines for lack of concentration. I tried to write in my prayer journal and forcefully wrote a short paragraph (I'm sure the content of it brought a chuckle to The Father). Finally, I shut them all and just closed my eyes...I uttered under my breath "You know...".
I get this image of the Holy Spirit reaching into my heart & covering my mind on one side, and then stretching to The Father's heart, interceding between us, interpreting between us. The Trinity feeling everything I feel, knowing every heavy thought on my mind....and just holding me up. I cannot wait until stressful things come into my life to draw near to Him. It's in those moments my heart might to heavy to pray or the moment be too hectic to get alone with Him & draw strength. I have to already BE there with Him, His Spirit close, so that in those moments I can just fall into His arms while He holds me up. ...the prayers of thanksgiving, and deep intimate love between Father and child come after. Whatever You are facing, He knows. Let the Holy Spirit hold you.
