Thursday, November 27, 2025

Intercession

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
- Romans 8:26

The highest form of prayer that we can pray is when we surrender to the Spirit of God who dwells in our heart. This type of prayer usually moves beyond prayer in our native language and even beyond prayer in “unknown tongues.” It is groaning that cannot be uttered.

Romans 8:27 says, “And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.”

When you reach the point where the Spirit of God so fills you that He Himself is praying through you, you will experience great success. Your prayer will be according to God’s will, since it will be guided by the Spirit.

Hebrews 7:25 says, “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” Prayer is not an option—it is as essential to our spirits as breathing is to our physical bodies. Prayer is mandatory for those who desire to please God and live a godly life.

Further Reading

• 1 Samuel 1:10-15
• 1 Corinthians 14:18-19
• Hebrews 7