Romans 8:26-27 Part 1 of 2

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 in accordance with the will of God.

 

We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself 

Romans 8:15-16  The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. 

intercedes for us through wordless groans 

Ephesians 6:18  And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people.

And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit 

Revelation 2:23  "I will strike her [Jezebel's] children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds."

1 Samuel 16:7  But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

1 Kings 8:39  "... then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive and act; deal with everyone according to all they do, since you know their hearts (for you alone know every human heart), ...

Psalm 139:1-2  You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.

Proverbs 21:2  A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart.

Jeremiah 17:10  "I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve."

Luke 16:15  He said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God's sight."

1 Thessalonians 2:4  On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.

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