Let The Holy Spirit Help You Pray
ICS Daily Devotions
1 Corinthians 14:2,15 (NKJV) For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries….What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding
Some of the Holy Spirit’s roles include helping, comforting, and teaching us. Sadly, many Christians have not truly engaged with His help because we cannot see Him or understand His work. However, we short-change ourselves if we do not seek the Holy Spirit’s help. Many of us are uncomfortable with the supernatural, yet we need to come to terms with the fact that we worship a supernatural God. Therefore, we need to learn to work with Him and seek His help.
When we speak in tongues or pray in the Spirit, we need to know that we are speaking to God, not to men. Praying in the Spirit also involves speaking mysteries with the help of the Holy Spirit, who enables us to pray in line with God’s will for our lives. When we pray in the Spirit, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, and the intercession is in line with God’s will.
Many of us are very intellectual and mentally strong. We tend to reject what our minds or understanding cannot grasp, but we need to let go and trust God, who has revealed in Scripture that praying in tongues is good and helpful for us. Many Christians struggle with letting go and allowing God to take control. This is true both when trusting God as we consecrate our lives to Him and when praying in the Spirit without knowing what we are praying about. Praying with the Spirit transcends the limitations of the mind and language. We need to rest in God’s love and trust that He has a good plan for us.
Praying in the Spirit means praying from the inner man. This kind of prayer bypasses the mind, allowing our spirit to flow freely with the Holy Spirit. He helps us to pray in accordance with the will of God. God has a good will for our lives. Therefore, when we are stressed, we should pray in the understanding by casting all our cares on the Lord, and in the Spirit. After praying in the Spirit, we can leave the outcome to God because all things work for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).
Reflection: How receptive are you to working with the Holy Spirit and seeking His help in prayer? How is the Holy Spirit inviting you to surrender to Him?
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