Deeper Life #240

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

—Romans 8:26

WHEN A PROBLEM OR PERPLEXITY harasses the mind and there seems no solution, how often, after a night’s rest, the solution is easy and the problem has no further terror. When some communication causes the heart to beat unnaturally with excitement or dread, a night’s sleep has such a wonderful effect that the pulse is quiet and the mind is clear. The answer to the communication becomes unmistakable.

We are not any different when we are born again of the Spirit of God. Our human nature remains the same, although its mainspring is altered. And in the deep subconscious realm of our soul’s life, I believe, the Spirit of God not only carries on profound prayers (Romans 8:26), but profoundly develops our spiritual capacities. When the crises of life are reached, we are astonished at the sudden power within us to meet the new set of circumstances. And in looking back, the soul is amazed in gratitude to God as to how His grace performs.

Praise the Lord!

Prayer Thought: Thank You, Lord, for enabling me to rest in You—physically and spiritually.

SUGGESTED READING: Romans 8:26–30