August 21

Romans 8:26‑27
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit Itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And He that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God”— Rom. 8:26, 2726Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. (Romans 8:26‑27).
THE indwelling Comforter is the power for prayer (Jude 2020But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, (Jude 20)). Even when we are too bewildered to know what is best, He who indwells us is constantly employed in presenting our real needs before God, and Christ presents these petitions as our High Priest and Intercessor above, adding to them the fragrant incense of His own perfections. Thus the answer is sure, and far beyond our poor thoughts or expectations.
“He maketh intercession... according to the will of God.” Because the Spirit is Himself a Person in the Godhead, his pleading on our behalf must be in accordance with God the Father’s will. Therefore His intercession can never be in vain.
“Hold Thou my hand, O Lord!
Keep Thou my feet;
With Thy companionship
Life is complete.
Awake my mind, O Lord!
Prompt every thought;
Let my lips only speak
As I am taught.
Draw my eyes upward, Lord!
That I may see
Thy gracious smile and know
Thou guidest me.
Thy love from doubt and fear
Keeps my heart free,
So will I rest content
To walk with Thee.”
―Mary Skinner.