"IN OUR WEAKNESS!"

Romans 8:26-28                  (ESV)
"26 Likewise the Spirit helps us "IN OUR WEAKNESS". For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."


Last evening I was complimented by a friend who said some of his friends posts on Facebook, mine included, were "downright inspiring on a daily basis"!  The momentary bit of pride was quickly removed upon reflection that all of my devotionals are a synopsis of me pouring my soul out to a HOLY GOD!   There are many times I feel like John Newton when he originally wrote "Amazing Grace".  It is reported that he initially wrote "that saved a WORM like me" instead of a "wretch" like me.

The Apostle Paul expressed my feelings very well in Romans 8:26-28.   Sometimes, when I come before GOD's throne I cannot even bear to show my face, nor utter a sound.  It is in those times when the Spirit of GOD Himself "intercedes" for me with groanings to deep for words!  The only thing about me that is worthy to be saved from the dung heap of mortal accomplishments, is that JESUS CHRIST died for me!

According to scripture, the Spirit of GOD helps us "IN OUR WEAKNESS".  Well, HE must have to help me more than anyone, because even though I am a large man, I am the weakest among the weak!  Any good that may be seen in me is simply a reflection of JESUS CHRIST shining in my mirror!  

GOD IN HEAVEN, I pray that I will be mindful of the price YOUR SON paid to redeem me from the depths of sin and despair.  I realize and admit that I am but a worm before YOUR throne.  The only way I can even approach the Throne is through the sacrifice of JESUS CHRIST.  Help us "IN OUR WEAKNESS" to depend on YOU to live our lives for YOUR GLORY!