My body these past few weeks continues to suffer from exhaustion and pain. During these times it is very hard to motivate myself to do anything, especially the things that are routine and each day is a constant struggle to “just be.” Some days I succeed more than others now.
The devotional below shines a light on how the Spirit helps us in our times of weakness, not just physically, but spiritually. I find when I am exhausted in body, my whole spiritual being is affected also. It is comforting to know that God does not frown upon my weakness and that He is right there with me during these times, especially when I do not even have the strength to cry out to Him:
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 prays for us with groans that words cannot express. Romans 8:26
When we are alone, when our private terrors have left us without the ability to speak, when even the simplest of prayers ["Help!"] is more that our weary hearts can muster - those are the times we need God's Spirit most of all.
It is life itself to know that God pays attention to us. The Spirit of the Living God is with us and is attentive to our weakness. God does not shame us for our weakness. Our weakness is not a bad thing to God. Our weakness is simply a reality. The Spirit's response to our weakness is to help us. God is on our side. The Spirit knows us and loves us. God knows the pain that crushes us. God helps us in our weakness.
In those moments when we have been silenced by life, the Spirit prays for us. The Spirit prays with groans for which there is no language. When we are not able to pray we can find comfort and hope in the promise that the Spirit is praying for us.
Oh God I need to be reminded when I feel so absolutely alone that you know my pain, you know my weakness.
When I come to the end of words, when my mind is full of confusion, help me to remember that you pray for me.
When I am overwhelmed with despair, when I want to give up, when I want to run away in fear, it is only your presence, gentle, powerful Friend, that gives me hope and strength.
I need your help today. I need you to pray for me.
Amen
Copyright Dale and Juanita Ryan
and has now come when the true worshipers will worship
the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the
kind of worshipers the Father seeks." - John 4:23
My Heavenly Daddy is healing
me from the inside out.
Transparency is Real.
Many times painful.
Daddy let me be secure in You only!
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This morning write at TWM was with you and others in mind JBR. Be Well.
ReplyDeleteOh, how much more I can learn when we are all "just being real". Whether I like "real" or not.
ReplyDeleteGreat message JBR. Keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Take care and feel safe, because He is very close to you today.
ReplyDeleteThis post hit the spot. Jesus is strong no matter what. I needed the reassurance and the words here have. God Bless.
ReplyDeletewhat a prayer! thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this. I frequently feel alone with my migraine pain and this prayer really helped!
ReplyDeleteGlad you all are being encouraged!
ReplyDeleteA very powerful post. I've been in this situation often.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ray of light you shine there, JBR. God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a Spirit of love, power, and a sound mind. Where would we be without the Holy Spirit to strengthen us and intercede for us? Where would we be without Jesus' strength flowing through us, sustaining us, when we have no strength left?
ReplyDeleteThat was a beautiful prayer you had shared with us. Thank you. It's very comforting to be reminded that we are not alone and that when we don't know what to say, He even intercedes for us. He already knows what we are going through anyway even before we ask or pray. I am grateful and thankful for the Lord's wonderful and true promises. May the Lord give you the strength that you need and heal you completely. "We can do everything through Christ Who gives us the strength." -Phil.4:13
ReplyDeleteJBR thank you for this post today. I needed it. This week has been exhausting in all areas. I get home and I'm zonked out, not an ounce of energy left. I pray for strength to keep me going. God Bless
ReplyDeleteJBR,
ReplyDeleteThis post is so appropriate for the situation that is going on with Dr. T. I feel so weak and powerless and I can only pray in the spirit with groans that say, "God, please help Him."
Thanks,
Tammy
A very comforting scripture verse in a time of need for me. I'm going through a hard time with my husband and I need Gods comfort and promises. Thank you for having this blog to share his promises.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing sweetie.
ReplyDeleteJBR- it's so true. We have to come to the end of ourselves before He can take over. Take care~rick
ReplyDeletePowerful comments by all of you with your own unique "touching" of God and how He is using you this very day through your own pesonal circumstances.
ReplyDeleteThat devotional was just what I needed today. Actually, it's one I need every day lately. Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for another great post. I have polymyalgia and am in the midst of a major flareup, so this post lifted my spirits.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post.Thank you for your reminder where our strength come from.
ReplyDeleteDear JBR, we'll pray for you with all our hearts! Be strong!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this...I have been having doubts lately about the existance of God because I am in so much pain and I don't want to believe that He would let this happen to me. I needed to hear this to strengthen my faith again. Peace.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Thanks for the reminder!
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