Thought For Today: “Praying in the Spirit”

Praying in the Spirit has been debated in the church but let me give you an all-inclusive answer. Its prayer directed and inspired by the Holy Spirit.

In Romans 8:26 the Apostle Paul said, “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings that cannot be uttered.”

Praying in the Spirit is our long-range artillery. It pounds the enemy’s position and weakens his attacks, because the Holy Spirit knows exactly where to aim to do the most damage.

The Apostle Paul’s advice is then to pray always with all the prayer we can muster, and make sure it’s fueled and directed by the Holy Spirit.

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” (Ephesians 6:18)