"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."
Romans 8:26
I
was reminded of this verse today as I was praying. I was really
burdened for someone, really wanting God to work in his life, but I was
at a total loss as to how to pray. I don't even know what I want God to
do (as if it's my job to tell Him what to do anyway). I just know I want
Him to do something. I just know that I need him, that this person I know needs him.
I
think maybe that's right where God wants us sometimes. We don't always
have to have detailed, eloquent prayers, saying just the right thing at
just the right time. "The Spirit helps us in our weakness." God sees
the desperation in our hearts as we pray and the Spirit fills in for us
when our words are lacking.
Sometimes when I pray for the Beng, I
sense this kind of loss for words. What do I pray for them? How am I
to know what their needs are when they are half a world away? Maybe you
feel that way too.
This month, let's ask for the Spirit's help
as we pray for the Beng. Let's take the time to sit before the Lord in
prayer and let a love and compassion for the Beng set in. Let's take
the time to feel a desperate burden for God to work among them. And then
let's allow the Spirit to step in where our words lack.
