“Jesus completely saves those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.” (Heb. 7:25)
“The Holy Spirit himself intercedes for us with groaning’s too deep for words. He knows the will of God and prays accordingly.” (Pp Rom. 8:26)
“Epaphras always is wrestling in prayer for you.” (Col.4:12)
Heavenly Father, as we think about the multiple ways you love and care for your children, few things create a deeper sigh of relief, sense of peace, and smile of joy than knowing the prayer-provision you make for us—in heaven, on earth—even inside of us.
Lord Jesus, because you live forever to pray for us, we abandon ourselves to you on this last Monday in August 2026. We would pray for ourselves what you pray for us if we knew what you know. Your hands aren’t tied. Your knowledge is perfect. Your love is constant. All your prayers will always be answered, Jesus. Hallelujah on Gospel steroids!
Holy Spirit, thank you for your nonstop praying inside of us—especially when we don’t know what to pray or even want to pray. Far from despising our weakness, that’s where you meet us. As we cry out to God with words of desperation, confusion, or joy—reshape our prayers and wing them heavenward. Your groans are more eloquent than our words.
Abba, nothing and no one can sabotage your sovereignty, warp your will, divert your decrees for us—and for your world. We don’t work to get your attention; you freely and fully give us your affection. We don’t have to gussy up or buck up when we come before you. Such is the wonder of your daily mercies for us and the culture of prayer itself.
Lastly, thank you for the intercessors you have placed in our lives—those like Epaphras (Col.4:12), Samuel (1Sam.12:23), and Paul (Phil.1:3-4)—who pray with great joy, Gospel-passion, and amazing faithfulness. “Increase their tribe” and make us that kind of friend too. So Very Amen.
