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 KJV
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 through wordless groans. — Romans 8:26 NIV
Thought and Reflection
Isn’t that amazing that in the moments when my words are stifled as well as my soul is filled with sorrow, God hears my prayers. This isn’t because I’m articulate, wise or reliable enough to pray in the manner I ought to. The reason is that God has graciously placed His Holy Spirit in our hearts and minds to communicate what my words are unable to grasp and my thoughts is unable to express.
God is aware of my groans as well as my yearnings, heartbreaks, and even my tears. He is aware of what I can’t think about, but I can only feel. Through the power by God’s Holy Spirit, God is able to answer these prayers by His presence, grace and strength.