In the past couple of weeks, I have spoken with several people who are facing some major changes or obstacles that were completely unexpected. Several have expressed that they have been praying but because they are still reeling from what they have experienced that they do not have any words. Connecting with the Lord and communing with Him in prayer is always important and beneficial. It is especially important when we do not understand why certain things may be happening to us or the people we love. In such times, we may not even know what to say to God. It is in those times that I am grateful for the truth of Romans 8:26:

Rom 8:26 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 groanings too deep to understand.

Romans chapter 8 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. It speaks to us about the victory we have in Christ. And in that chapter, the Lord reminds us, through the inspired writings of the Apostle Paul, that even when we feel defeated, even when we feel confused and distraught, even when we do not know what to say in our prayers, the Holy Spirit helps us. The Spirit lifts up an intercessory prayer for us, with all the right words. What a great truth. What a powerful comfort. What an amazing Lord.