Romans 8:26-27

On Sunday mornings we are in Romans 8. It has truly been an awesome experience to be learning this book so far.

Last weekend we were in Romans 8:26-27. Talking about prayer and how we do not know what we should pray for, that is why we have the Holy Spirit to help us. I have never been a great prayer-er, but if someone asks me to pray for them, I do it. I know that the Holy Spirit will form my prayer.

I follow the prayer ritual I learned as a child, to pray for the needy and strangers, friends, family and then yourself. I was taught never to be selfish or demanding in your prayers and to make sure you always ask for forgiveness. So, I make sure to pray in this order, adding in "not my will, but Your will" to the end so I do not sound demanding. When I am done praying I sometimes remember that I have forgotten to pray for someone who had requested it. And so I start up again. I believe that is the Holy Spirit reminding me that I had told someone I would pray for them earlier and must remember to keep my promise.


In case you do not have a bible handy here it is for you:
Romans 8:26-27
"Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God."




As I hear every week from my Pastor, "The Holy Spirit is listed 20 times in Romans chapter 8"...thought I would pass on that tidbit of information. :) 

SeRiOuS PrAyEr ReQuEsT

Today I participated in the March for Babies. I will make sure to post pictures later.

Right now though, there is a preemie (well she is 10months now) who needs serious prayers! Kayleigh Anne Freeman has been battling for her life since birth last June & has never gotten to go home. She has overcome so much; however, in the last few days they have noticed there is something wrong. She had surgery a few days ago to correct some things so she can go home. According to her EEG this morning, she has no brain activity, but she is breathing on her own. The doctors are not sure if she was deprived oxygen during or after surgery.

Her parents are now struggling more than ever with questions & have requested every person to pray for them.

• Pray they make the right decision.
• Pray for Kayleigh to get through this.
• If it is her time, Pray her parents have peace in knowing that their little baby has brought some closer to God through her.
  
• Pray for God's will.

This is such a sweet baby who has overcome so much in her short life. I pray that she can overcome this as well.



Let the little children come to Me, & do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 19:14