PROMISE #129 - MAY 9

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. ~Romans 8:26

The promise of today is encouraging news to all who have ever felt weak and unsure of what to pray for. I find it very comforting to know that the Holy Spirit that lives inside of me is ready and willing and able to help me in my greatest moments of weakness.

But what about when I feel self-sufficient and powerful? When I rely on my strength, what is the Spirit of the living God doing? Is He helping me then, or is He only waiting for me to be reminded once again that apart from Jesus I can do nothing? (John 15:5) I think one of the great principles of the Christian life is the principle of weakness. As the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, when he was weak, then he was strong because God's grace was made perfect in his weakness.

If you are weak today, have courage! The Spirit of the living God in you will keep you in your greatest weakness and pray through you the words you need to speak to the Father when you have no words. May we all receive a fresh revelation today of the glorious Kingdom principle of weakness.

​Prayer:

Thank You, Father, for the blessed assurance that I do not have to rely on my strength to find my way through this world. Thank You that when I am weak, Your strength in Christ is made perfect in me. Help me to rest in Your promise to strengthen me and to be assured that Your Holy Spirit, who lives in me, will help me in my greatest moments of weakness.

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.