He Knows When We Don't
We do not know how to pray as we should. But the Spirit himself speaks to God for us, even begs God for us with deep feelings that words cannot explain. - Romans 8:26 NCV
Have you ever been so hungry you couldn't decide what you wanted? Yes to one thing means no to everything else, and it all sounds so good! "What do I want?" you ask, of no one in particular.
Prayer can be like that too. Sometimes we have so many feelings and questions and needs, we don't even know what to say. Wonderfully, we don't have to say anything. This is one of the many benefits of the Holy Spirit. Because he lives in you, he knows us as well as we know ourselves-even better-and he can interpret all those moans and groans for God and ask just what we need. Even when we're not sure what that is.
Holy Spirit, I don't always know what I want. Even when I think I do, you know better. You know me so intimately and care for me so deeply, that all my needs can get through to you, especially when I can't even say what they are.
"A Little God Time For Teens" - p.281