Groaning

The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groaning. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit because he intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will. Romans 8

As if we didn't know already, Saint Paul reminds us this morning that we do not even know how to pray. And truly it is not the how of our praying that matters, but the what and the who. What do I want; Whom do I desire?

Let us fall backwards into the warm embrace of the Spirit's groaning, as with confidence we allow God's mercy to envelop us.

Landscape, Edgar Degas (French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris), 1892, Monotype in oil colors, heightened with pastel, sheet: 10 x 13 3/8 in. (25.4 x 34 cm). Used with permission.