This is my Lent scripture for today:
“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.” -Romans 8:26
It is absolutely the right verse for the right time. When our hearts ache and break, we have the Holy Spirit to intervene on our behalf. Jesus promised the comforter would come and he did.
The Holy Spirit is part of the Holy Trinity. He is a constant companion for those who believe and receive. In any and every trial and loss that comes our way. We are never abandoned or forsaken. From the time Jesus cried out from the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" to the promise of the Holy Spirit to the disciples after His resurrection, Jesus knew the reality of feeling abandoned. He did not want that for us.
From the garden, to the cross, to the grave, and from His first heartbeat in resurrection... Jesus experienced it all. He did what we could not do in conquering sin and death. For forty days He was with them, but knew he was returning to Heaven. In His leaving, he would not abandon us. The Holy Spirit is with us, for us, and interceding in our prayers when human words fail.
His faithfulness endures. His promises are true. His Spirit is with us always so we are never abandoned and alone.
Today, I am grateful for intercessions.
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