Lent 2025 School of Prayer

Day 11: Praying in the Holy Spirit

“The Spirit also supports us when we are weak. The Spirit himself makes silent pleas on our behalf even when we are unsure of what we should pray for. ” — Romans 8:26

There are times in life when we are at a loss for words—when we are too overwhelmed by grief, bewilderment, or doubt to know how to pray. However, when we are at a loss for words, God has provided us with an assistant, the Holy Spirit, who prays on our behalf.

We are not alone when we pray. We are inhabited by the Spirit of God, who directs our prayers, makes intercession for us, and aligns our hearts with the Father’s will. The Holy Spirit brings our deepest desires before the throne of grace, even when we feel weak or cut off from God.

Spend some time today asking the Holy Spirit to be a part of your prayer life. Seek His guidance for your heart, words, and thoughts. If you find it difficult to pray, just sit quietly and let the Spirit to speak on your behalf. Have faith that God is working even while you are silent.

Considering: Have you ever been uncertain about your prayers? How can you strengthen your relationship with God and depend more on the Holy Spirit to direct your prayers?

Fasting & Giving: Give away something valuable to someone in need. Trust God to provide for you.