Romans 8:26
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
My dad's health has taken a turn that make it very difficult for him to express himself in words. He is able, with great effort, to say a few words or an occasional phrase. One phrase that he is still able to say is, "I love you too." These are words that I treasure.
My dad's inability to express himself in words is a frustration to him. He so much wants to speak, but most of his vocalization is, like we read in Romans 8:26, groanings.
God hears our groanings. He himself groans with us. In those places where words fail, His Spirit groans on our behalf. He knows intimately the meaning of each cry of our heart. What love, what compassion, what identification and friendship, what understanding...he has taken our groanings upon himself.
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