And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. 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. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Words To Live By
As a child of God and partaker of the first fruits of the Spirit, I groan with longing as I eagerly await the redemption of my body. It is in this hope that I am saved; for I do not hope for the things that I have, but patiently (and sometimes impatiently) wait for them, continually expressing my firm, confident belief. This is the very demonstration of my faith.
In the same way, the Holy Spirit helps me in my weaknesses, for I do not always know exactly what to pray for, but the Spirit Himself meets my supplication with groanings I do not understand. My heavenly Father searches my heart and knows the Holy Spirit's intentions, for He intercedes on my behalf according to the perfect will of God.
Therefore, with God Himself as my prayer partner, I know that everything that I am praying for in the spirit [under the Holy Spirit's lead] will work together for my good. I love my Father with all of my heart. He has given me a specific purpose in His great plan and I joyfully fulfill it in my life.
My Father knew me before the beginning of time and has made it my destiny to be conformed to the image of Jesus. Jesus has become my elder brother. He is the firstborn in the family. As God's child, I am foreordained to become, in nature, all that Jesus is. And being foreordained, I have also been called; and being called, I have also been justified; and being justified, I have also been glorified.
Life's Little Nuggets
We more frequently fail to face the right problem than fail to solve the problem we face. - Anonymous
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