In Scripture, the Holy Spirit has been present and at work since the “Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters” (Genesis 1:2 KJV). Specially commissioned crafters of the priests’ garments and the ark of testimony were given God’s Spirit to complete their work (Exodus 28:3; 31:3). God’s prophets, who penned Holy Writ, “spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” (2Peter 1:21). But, the special feature of God’s New Covenant with us is the “gift of His Spirit” (Acts 2:38 NET) to inspire us to obey Him (Ezekiel 36:27).
Prayer is especially the place of privilege for God’s people. Since the words of Scripture are inspired by the Spirit (2Timothy 3:16), we know spiritual prayer is in the language of Scripture. When we are unsure of the will of God in any matter, we are to commit that concern to the Lord in prayer with the assurance of the Spirit’s infallible answer. “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26). Rather than an indifferent petition, “Do whatever You think is best,” but instead, “I know what I desire [emotion], but is that the best thing [understanding]?” Once the Spirit directs our desires to understanding, then we can persevere in our petition. Even then, emotion has a legitimate place in our prayer life. “I will not let Thee go, except Thou bless me” (Genesis 32:26). Our emotions will motivate our perseverance — not simply repetitious “much speaking” (Matthew 6:7) — then, we can have reasonable assurance our request has been granted.
Father, we know not what to pray for as we ought, so we desire Your Spirit teach us, what man cannot. Help us not to stifle the emotion that would cause us to persevere in our asking. Give us of the influence of Your Spirit, and cause us to be easily entreated to do Your will. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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