Thursday, December 10, 2009

Today's Devotional

TODAY’S VERSE
“Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.”
Hebrews 7:25

“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 with groans that words cannot express.”
Romans 8:26

TODAY’S MESSAGE
Have you ever had anyone intercede for you? You know when you are in situation and you need something and because of the circumstances someone else is a better choice to represent your needs. Perhaps a lawyer, a customer service representative, a trusted friend or medical professional? Someone who becomes your advocate. When they are qualified and earnest it is a beautiful thing to watch. When they are inept or insincere, watch out!


Now here we are, trying to live our life, one person among billions of others. We have great needs, not only in this life but in the life ahead. We need help but who will help us? Who can understand our plight? Who would care enough for us to do something? Who would have the power to effect any change?

Thank God the Father for His son Jesus and His Holy Spirit. They are the ones interceding for us. Jesus intercedes for our sins with His own blood and the Holy Spirit intercedes for our weaknesses and needs in this life. Even when we don’t know how to pray, the Holy Spirit passionately groans and pleads our case to God the Father. What compassion, what mercy. Even now confess to Jesus your deepest needs. Come to Him with your hidden secrets, your most perplexing problems, your most heinous sins. He will intercede, and when He does He will bring peace and deep joy to your heart.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Lord Jesus, I come to you just as I am, desperate and needy for your touch. I need your help. You know my situation. I need you and your Holy Spirit to intercede for me to God the father. To Him, who can do all things. To Him, who is all love and all power. Dear Jesus, I give you my life. I give you today. Guide me, direct me, fill me with your peace and power. I pray this in your name, Lord Jesus. ~Amen


Yours, because we're His,

Tamara

5 comments:

  1. The power of prayer is an amazing thing...I have felt the power of my blogging friend's prayers, and to think that the Lord intercedes for us too...that is just too wonderful for me to imagine : ) ((((HUGS)))) T

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  2. Beautiful!
    Perfect post about our Perfect Advocate!
    All the best,
    Eileen

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  3. You have focused on one of my most favorite verses today, dear Tamara...Romans is one of my most favorite books, chapter 8 my favorite in Romans...and well...you get the idea...You have ministered to my heart today! Thank you!!! Love you! Janine XO

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  4. Tamara....I'm just checking on you.
    Are you OK. You know I worry (I tend to do that just a litttle bit.. :) )...but when I don't see your devotional, I'm thinking something is wrong. Hopefully, you are taking a rest...and I hope that you have had a beautiful weekend. I send you hugs and love and prayers...
    Much love,
    Jackie

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