I was reading a daily devotional this evening, and it seemed so spot on that I felt compelled to share. It is from a pastor that Kurt and I enjoy listening to immensely...you can check out the site here. This devotional just fills my heart with joy ~ I hope it lifts you all up as well!
Praying in the Spirit
READ | John 14:16-21I am convinced that if Christians truly understood what takes place during prayer, they’d call upon the Lord more often and with greater results. The believer’s prayer isn’t simply spoken into empty space; the Holy Spirit is there to guide us in offering God-centered requests, fill in the words we cannot say, and carry our needs before the Lord.
The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity, so He knows the mind of God intimately (1 Cor. 2:11). Since He is as omniscient and omnipotent as the Father, He fully grasps the circumstance we are praying over—even the parts that remain unseen or utterly confusing to us. Also, the Spirit dwells within every believer and knows each one’s mind and heart. With this full knowledge, the Holy Spirit can carry out His responsibility to make our petitions match God’s desires. Toward that end, He speaks in our spirit and opens our mind to Scripture.
The fact that God gives His Spirit to all believers reveals the value He places on communication between Him and His children. Our Father provides the best possible Helper to ensure that we can be prayer warriors—wise, strong in faith, and fully yielded to Him. But we are none of those things unless we are habitually talking with the Lord.
Christians need never feel guilty for being uncertain about how to pray. The indwelling Holy Spirit knows our needs and desires—as well as the mind of the Father and the details of every situation. He speaks to God on our behalf while teaching us to pray in accordance with His will.
5 comments:
Kurt, you have an Amazing, Strong woman in that wife of yours. We've been praying for you both to have Wisdom and Strength. I think it's being manifest. Jen, I felt like checking the blog again before I get to bed. I do so appreciate you keeping us all informed. I read the blog and feel inspired and lifted up. The Word says that God didn't leave us here alone, but sent the Holy Spirit to be our comforter. Praise the Lord for that. I read that someone of the supporters reads the blog 2 o 3 times a day; I too, check it several times a day. Thanks. I feel encouraged by the other blogs, too! I'm thankful for all the friends that you all have. It's such a blessing. I'm praying for a good report for Kurt and Wisdom for the Doctors. I hope that all of you there in Baltimore get a good night's rest. I Love you all and God Bless.
G'ma D
Kurt & Jen,
Thanks for the informative medical updates on Kurt, we appreciate it when you have so much going on. Our thoughts & prayers are sure with both of you & the family. There has been some frustration with trying to send you e-mails on the site, doing it wrong & then having the computer gobble it up & not sending it. That generation gap Kim mentioned applies to this
non-computer whiz! Kim helped me
with an easier way to forward these - hope it works this time! The message on the Holy Spirit and prayer is awesome, thanks Jen! We
sure are glad that you are all having sacred time with family. The times we are able to spend with our family are treasured beyond words' expression. Much love to all of you. You are an
inspiration to so many people, Kurt
& Jen. You are loved!!
Kendra & Arnie
Thanks sooo much for all the updates! And thanks, too, for sharing the devotional site! I try to hear Dr. Charles Stanley as often as I can! Here we are suppose to be encouraging you, but you're the one encouraging all of us! What a witness you are in displaying the strength that can only come from the Holy Spirit! How great and merciful God is! We hope that the peace that surpasses all understanding carries all of you through this journey! We are continually praying for you! God bless and keep you all in His tender care! Love Gigi
Amen and amen.
We, too, have been following your blog. I took a couple of days and read the whole thing after we met in August. I laughed, I cried, and I was very moved.
Our prayers are before the throne of God for you and Kurt.
Charles Stanley's words about the Holy Spirit were awesome. God is so amazing. He cares for every smallest aspect of each of our lives-he has the hairs on our heads counted and knows which ones we lost in the shower this morning and He knows what order Kurt's will grow back in!
Keep your eyes on Him. Remember what happened when Peter began walking on the water and then started looking at the waves all around him-his faith failed him because the circumstances.
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me...
Bob and Lu Abrams
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