Our Daily Bread
October 2016
We read Our Daily Bread each day, and The Secret Place, and glean so much from them that I wanted to share. The daily message is always encouraging, and often I learn something new. The daily message is always great, but every once-in-a-while there is a message that really clicks with me. Back in Sept., on the 28th, there was just such a stirring post, on how the Holy Spirit and Jesus are praying for each of us. I'll paraphrase the message, so not to plagiarize--
When we are having tough times it is common for Christians to ask other Christians to pray for them. When those brothers and sisters tell us that they have been praying for our needs, it really makes us feel good and uplifted. We are encouraged by our friends finding the time to pray specifically for us. But, what happens if a Christian doesn't have another Christian to ask for added prayer from? Who can they turn to?
Romans 8:26-27 says:
Romans 8:26-27New International Version (NIV)
26 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 through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
The Holy Spirit is praying for us.
Romans 8:26-27: "We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans...The Spirit intercedes for God's people in accordance with the will of God."
Romans 8:34New International Version (NIV)
34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
Jesus is praying for us also.
I have to admit, I have never thought of this...not once. I'm struck by the fact that the Holy Spirit, and Jesus are interceding (praying) for me individually; as They are for you also! The Holy Spirit and our Lord Jesus Christ bring us specifically up and share our concerns to God. God hears these prayers and intercedes on our behalf. No matter how tough a day can be, it is so reassuring to know that our needs are being prayed for on our behalf. We are that special and beloved.
Our Daily Bread is a small booklet that covers three months at a time, with daily bible messages. You can visit them at
or write to them at : http://odb.org/
Our Daily Bread Ministries
PO Box 2222
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2222
The Secret Place is another daily devotional we read, Giz and Grampy like it better than Our Daily Bread. Here is their website: http://www.judsonpress.com/catalog_secretplace.cfm
We get these devotionals at church for free. You might see if your church has them, or ask around. I am not connected to these devotionals in any way, have nothing to gain for mentioning them---just really felt the push to share this message, for some reason, and am following that push in obedience. I really do like these devotions a lot, and have for year after year after year!
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