Praying in Agreement with the Will of God

Romans 8:26

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.

In our prayer lives, we often seek the hand of God for protection and provision for ourselves, our families and those close to us.  Our Savior opened His arms for all mankind to benefit.  He wants us to do the same.  

In His ministry, Jesus often argued with the apostles because He wanted to be among those in the most need of His redemptive work, not those that were more socially acceptable.  Jesus wants us to intercede for the world around us, whether we feel drawn or repulsed by the ones that we pray for.  This is not natural for us, but His Spirit within us will help us to see the will of God in our prayer lives.

Prayer,

Heavenly Father, we thank You that You have provided Your Holy Spirit to teach us how to pray and how to come into agreement with Your will for the lives of the people around us.  Be they far or near, be they friend or foe, Father, teach us how to pray for their needs. May You perfect Your strength in our weakness.