Gradually, I’m learning to let go of words during prayer, and allow myself to be led, in trust.
The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God (Romans 8:26-7; NRSV).
Spirit, help me now to pray,
And lift my words to God above.
Plead through me for other people;
Teach me to express your love.
Intercede for me today,
And ask the Lord to cleanse my sin.
Beg Him, please, to heal the guilt
And shame I carry, deep within.
Intervene for your name’s sake,
And speak for me both day and night
With sighs too deep for my poor words –
Until, at last, we reunite.
The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7; NIV).
Beautiful prayer. Only the Holy Spirit can inspire us all for such beautiful prayers. Thank you Jesus for leaving us with the Holy Spirit.
Thank you, Bea. Sorry, I know I still owe you a letter, but we are both still struggling with an exhausting viral infection. You are in my thoughts and prayers, as always, though XXXXX