I state this for the FACT that:
“Oh Lord, have mercy.” At times that is the only prayer that I can wearily utter through a heavy-laden sigh under my breath.
In the same way, The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but The Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And He Who searches our hearts Knows the mind of The Spirit, because The Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will. Hallelujah!!!
Meanwhile with that exhausted request to The Lord, prayers are racing through my mind and heart for my employment, for my future, my family, and my friends. Prayers asking God for strength to keep working, yet His guidance for resources and divine connections to not let the dreams and calling of what I desire to be doing die.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares The Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit your work to The Lord, and your plans will be established.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Amen!!! Glory to God!!!
Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in The Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Philippians 4:13 ESV / 685 helpful votes
I can do ALL things through Christ Who strengthens me.
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer
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Intercessory prayer for those who come into my remembrance and heart at that specific moment.
Just when the overwhelming emotions of burden, worry, sadness, and concern slowly start to creep into my heart, The Holy Spirit comes in like the comforter Jesus promised God would send to help me. John 14:16-18 “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.”
In that moment, the promises of God that I read, meditate on, and hide in my heart come back to my remembrance to give me peace. I do just as Jesus instructs in the Book of Matthew, chapter 11, verses 28-30, and I give Him my burdens. I lay the worries of my soul and my prayers to rest in Him. Believing and trusting Romans 8:26-27
“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”
10 Promises of God
1. God promises to strengthen you.
“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.” (Ephesians 3:14-16 ESV)
2. God promises to give you rest.
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.’” (Matthew 11:28-30 NLT)
3. God promises to take care of all your needs.
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NLT)
4. God promises to answer your prayers.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7 ESV)
5. God promises to work everything out for your good.
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28 NLT)
6. God promises to be with you
“I will not fail you or abandon you. This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:5, 9NLT)
7. God promises to protect you.
“This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.” (Psalm 91:2 NLT)
8. God promises freedom from sin.
“But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” (1 John 1:9 NLT)
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36 ESV)
9. God promises that nothing can separate you from Him.
“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39 ESV)
10. God promises you everlasting life.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 ESV)
This is not an endless list of the promises of God, no, in fact, there are over 3,000 promises in scripture. I encourage to take hold of the promises listed, but as well, continue to search the Word of God – meditating, memorizing and praying into existence all the promises that are tucked away and available to you as a believer. As you do, you will watch God respond to your faith by fulfilling his promises in your life.
“For ALL of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for His glory.” (2 Corinthians 1: 20 NLT)
So today no matter how many times I sigh, or take a deep breath and say, “Lord have mercy”, I will rest on His Word that He is near to the broken hearted, that He searches the heart of Man, and that He understands. God is faithful! Amen.