The Upper Room Daily Devotional 28th June 2023
The Upper Room 28th June 2023 Daily Devotional, Wednesday Message by Cassius Rhue (South Carolina, USA)
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TOPIC: God’s Spirit Intercedes
TODAY’S READING
Romans 8:26-28
KEY VERSE: The Spirit comes to help our weakness. We don’t know what we should pray, but the Spirit himself pleads our case with unexpressed groans. – Romans 8:26 (CEB)
MESSAGE: My wife and I developed the habit of praying together before bed each night. Typically, I pray aloud for our marriage, our children, friends, church, and community, and for other concerns of the day, while my wife prays silently. We have learned that time together in prayer is powerful.
Recently, after a grueling week at work, finding words for prayer was a struggle. I couldn’t articulate my own needs or vocalize my hurt and pain. I managed a few words and an “Amen,” but just then my wife broke her normal silence. She spoke to my deepest need with a prayer for God to equip me with renewed confidence and courage. Her prayer captured what I had been struggling with — courage to stand up for myself and my family, and confidence to believe in my value, worth, and abilities at home and work.
As I reflected on the weight of both her words and the Spirit’s inspiration, I thought of today’s scripture reading and took courage. Even when our words are muffled and muddled by pain too hard to express, the Spirit intercedes for us before God.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Gracious God, when we struggle to pray, remind us that you intercede for us. Thank you for surrounding us with a community that gives voice to our needs and prays on our behalf. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
When I cannot pray, the Holy Spirit prays for me.
PRAYER FOCUS
Those struggling at work
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