When I Don't Know - When I am Weak

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 intercesion for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.  Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession according to the will of God."

So what happens when the heavens seem closed and it appears that you have gone deaf to the sounds  of the heavens?  God continously speaks - He is not silent nor does He withhold Himself from his children - so what is up?

I am in a situation now that forces me to address how I feel about that very issue.  I am old enough in the Lord and familiar enough with his Word that I know the Truth - and yet.... I am beseiged on all sides with accusations, thoughts, temptation, etc.  Each of these voices is yelling  so loudly at times that it is making that still small voice of my Father almost indiscernable.  Almost. 

And this is where I feel one of the most recent seasons of past church history may have alot from which to repent.  We have gone through a long season of people wanting experiences, feelings, to "know" His presence, "to see" His face, etc.  So what happens when the dam breaks and you don't have time to soak or bask in His glory?  When you are faced with a major catastrophy that is beyond what you could have imagined?  Or you are hot, tired, thirsty, hungry, holding a dying child in your arms - somehow the "feel good" - let's prophesy over each other seems rather inappropriate.

What happens to our faith when this world's reality slaps us in the face?  My solution - return to His absolutes - His Word stands true always.  It is surer than what I see, or think, or feel, or even what I think I know.  And when I do not know how to pray for myself I can be assured that I have a Living Intercessor who knows the will of the Father for me and is praying that by the Spirit.

The One who called me - loved me before I was formed and fashioned within my mother - He is watching over me.  He neither slumbers nor sleeps and He has a plan and destiny for me (even if I can not see it at this time).  I can rest - assured.

Comments

[Joel Spencer]

Beautfilly stated Susan - and more importantly, beautiful to be lived. We love ya'll.