The Mind of the Spirit

 

24th August 2020


26 In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; 27 and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8:26-27 NASB

At times we find it difficult to pray even for each other because part of the human condition for a lot of us is selfishness.  The Holy Spirit has a deep understanding of the Divine Trinitarian mind and he knows how to intercede for us. 

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