The Trinity in Our Prayer Life

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 through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people following the will of God.

Romans 8:26-27 (NIV)

The Trinity reveals to us that God is relational and loving and that anybody can have an intimate, personal relationship with Him. The more we pray, the more we experience God and His grace. However, praying involves more than simply telling God what we need. It is about letting God speak and guide us toward a deeper knowledge of our identity, relationships, and purpose.

Each member of the Trinity contributes to our prayer life.

We have full access to the Father's throne of grace because of Jesus' finished work. This raises our sense of expectation because we know we can count on God’s mercy and grace to help us in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16). We pray "in the name of Jesus" because Jesus has qualified our access to all the Father's promises through His finished work on the cross (2 Corinthians 1:20; 2 Peter 1:4).

When we don't know what to pray for or are afraid to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us in our weaknesses (Romans 8:26). He transforms our impoverished prayers into mighty ones that are in accordance with the Father's will. Let us learn to listen to the Holy Spirit rather than reacting to the situation. The Spirit within us is not a spirit of fear. Instead, the Spirit gives us power, love, and a sound mind, enabling us to put our trust in Him despite our anxieties, uncertainties, and challenges.

When we recognise and appreciate the important role the Trinity plays in prayer, we gain the faith and assurance we need to grow a strong and healthy prayer life.

By Pastor Richard Tan, Australia

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