Paul says the Holy Spirit helps us to pray. “...the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groans 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.” [1]
The Holy Spirit is an intercessor. If we want to pray for others, let the Holy Spirit empower and lead us. Paul says that He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Dr. E. Stanley Jones wrote, “In prayer you align yourselves to the purpose and power of God and He is able to do things through you that He could not do otherwise.”
Richard C. Trench wrote, “Prayer is not getting man's will done in heaven but getting God's will done on earth. It is not overcoming God's reluctance but laying hold of God's willingness.”
Hans Von Staden wrote, “When man works man works, but when man prays, God works.”
Dwight L. Moody wrote, “Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure.”
[1] Romans 8:26
Our Heavenly Father wants to love us and be loved by us. He wants us to be with Him forever. Be mindful of this as you read the prophets.
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