When you are weak and don’t know what to pray for

“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” (Rom. 8:26 ESV)

The Spirit intercedes for you 

Sometimes, when we are weak for one reason or another, we may not know how we should pray, or even what to pray for, for that matter. But that’s okay, because God has you covered! There are 3 verses, Romans 8:26 (above) and Romans 8:27-28 (below), which provides for this situation. The passage above tells us that the Spirit helps and intercedes for us during these times. Then the following verse (v 27) tells us that he searches our hearts in accordance to God’s will, and (vs 28) tells us that He works it all out for our good according to His purpose.   

The Spirit searches your heart in accordance to God’s will

“And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.” (Rom. 8:27 NIV) 

God works all things for your good 

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Rom. 8:28 NIV)

Therefore…

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Phil. 4:6 ESV) 

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” (Col. 4:2 ESV) 

“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.” (Psalm. 34:17 ESV)

Quotes: 

“The more you pray, the less you'll panic. The more you worship, the less you worry. You'll feel more patient and less pressured.” - Rick Warren,

“There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer.” - John Wooden