Have you ever been at a loss for words? Are there times when you simply do not know what to say? Do you say nothing during those times, or do you ramble on about nothing? Has a loss of words happened when you were praying? Do you know you have Someone who intercedes for you?
There are times when we experience something, and we have no idea what to say. It may be something so amazing we cannot describe it. It may be something so horrible we cannot or do not want to describe it. We are left speechless.
We can experience being speechless when talking with God. We may be in the middle of a medical emergency, whether us personally or a family member or a close friend. We may not know what to ask for. We may not fully understand what is going on. We may be fearful, grieving, in shock, desperate, or otherwise unable to focus.
On the other hand, we may be overjoyed to the point of being in awe. We may witness something that takes our breath away. It may be a beautiful sunrise or sunset, seeing the Rocky Mountains for the first time, or experiencing a miracle. All we can do is say “Wow!”
When we experience those times when we do not know what to say, especially those of desperation, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us. He knows how to translate our feelings into God’s language. He knows how to express what we cannot. We simply need to allow ourselves to come into the presence of God, sit quietly, and allow the Spirit to speak for us. It is comforting to know that we have such a wonderful Advocate who will speak on our behalf.
I pray we all know the Holy Spirit speaks for us. I pray we trust him to translate our feelings for us. I pray each one of us will simply seek to be in God’s presences in times of desperation. The Holy Spirit intercedes for you. He speaks on your behalf. Trust him to interpret your feelings. Come into God’s presence.
Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.
Marty Pressey 