221 - Never Without Him

Romans 8:26–27 (NKJV)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.Have you ever wondered what the Holy Spirit is praying for you?In Luke 22, Jesus said to Peter, “I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail.”Though Peter would deny Him—failing publicly and painfully—Jesus’ prayer was answered. Peter’s faith endured. Later, Peter would write about a “faith more precious than gold,” refined through trials.What a comfort to know that the Holy Spirit is praying for us, as well.In this episode, we trace that hope through 1 Peter 1, John 17, and Romans 8. We reflect on the ongoing work of Jesus and the Holy Spirit—how we are prayed for, known, and never left to stand alone.Romans 8:39b reminds us:“Nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”The word "separate" means without.You are never without Him.If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time donation, thank you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sherriyoungward.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To find out about upcoming gatherings and new projects, please join my email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sherriyoungward.com