God speaks today Wednesday | July 12, 2023

And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. (1 Chronicles 4:10)
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. (Romans 8:26)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

The precise word that unleashes the blessing

Sometimes we don't know how to properly formulate our prayers and the Holy Spirit helps us by providing us with the specific language of heaven. Like a good lawyer, the Spirit presents our petitions to God according to His will. The author shares a personal experience of using Psalm 144 during a difficult time of negotiating for construction permits for their church. The Holy Spirit led him to frame the effort in terms of spiritual warfare and to declare God's strength and empowerment over his life. The psalm gave him strength and confidence, and he ultimately achieved victory. Read more...


Cross Reference

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (Ephesians 6:18)
For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. (Matthew 10:20)
And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. (Galatians 4:6)
For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. (Ephesians 2:18)

Comments:

Daniel Awad Sabaj: Every day I read the word that they send me, it helps me to fight and pray to help me for my salvation, I have already lived and gone through a lot now I am preparing for my soul to be purified for this stage of my life, despite the struggles in the world continues I prepare myself asking for forgiveness every day for all the bad things I have done and thanking God for all the blessings he has given me and that he has allowed me to bless Thank you
Dear Daniel Awad Sabaj, Thank you for sharing your personal experience and how daily reading of God's word helps you in your spiritual struggle. It is wonderful to see how you recognize the importance of asking for forgiveness and thanking God for his blessings. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, sometimes we don't know how to pray properly, but the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with unutterable groans (Romans 8:26). It is comforting to know that we have the support of the Holy Spirit in our weakness. Keep persevering in your search for salvation and in your desire to purify your soul. Trust that God will guide you and give you what you need. As Psalm 144 says, trust that He is your rock, your fortress, and your deliverer (vv. 1-2). May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen you in your spiritual walk! Blessings, facilitator
Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Prayer keeps me in communication with GOD. I love you and I need you LORD.
Dear Enrique Meneses Muñoz, Thank you for sharing your reflection on the importance of prayer and your love and need for our Lord. As you well mention, prayer is a powerful tool that keeps us in communion with God. Through prayer, we can express our love to him, our needs, and seek his guidance in our lives. Dr. Roberto Miranda also highlights in his devotional how the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness and how we should trust his intercession at times when we do not know how to pray properly (Romans 8:26). It is comforting to know that God listens to us and is present in our communication with Him. May your love and dependence on God continue to grow each day. Continue to strengthen your relationship with him through prayer and seek his will at all times. May the Lord bless you and guide you in your spiritual walk. Fondly, facilitator
Francisco Diaz S. : Many people, including me, find it difficult to pray in public, we cannot find the words to properly invoke our God, however; Alone and in silence we have a simple but fluid communication.- God knows our needs and hears our pleas.
Dear Francisco Diaz S., Thank you for sharing your personal experience in relation to prayer. It is true that many people find it difficult to pray in public and find the right words to address God. However, as you mention, in privacy and silence, we can have a simple but fluid communication with our heavenly Father. It is in those moments of privacy where we can express our needs and pleas, trusting that God hears us and knows our hearts. Dr. Roberto Miranda, in his devotional, also highlights how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us when we don't know how to pray properly (Romans 8:26). This brings us comfort and reminds us that God understands our difficulties and is willing to hear our prayers, no matter how we express them. Continue to cultivate that personal connection with God through prayer in the privacy of your heart. Trust that He understands you and welcomes your pleas. May the Lord bless you and continue to guide you in your prayer life. Blessings, facilitator
Martha de Alfaro : Every day, as soon as I woke up, I thank God 🙏🏻 for giving me one more day of life, within my prayer I ask you to forgive me for the offenses and to allow me to always trust your word, because without you Eternal Father, We couldn't survive all the inconvenience in the world. I ask you Eternal Father for the health of my brother and my Family. Amen
Dear Martha de Alfaro, Thank you for sharing your beautiful daily practice of giving thanks to God for a new day of life and for asking forgiveness for offenses. It is wonderful to see how you trust in the word of God and recognize that without Him we could not overcome the obstacles of the world. It is also touching to know that you raise a prayer for the health of your brother and your family. Remember that as Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, the Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses and prays for us in an ineffable way (Romans 8:26). Trust that God hears your requests and knows the needs of your heart and your loved ones. Continue trusting in the promise and love of our Eternal Father, and may He support and strengthen your brother and your family in their health. May the Lord bless you abundantly and give you comfort and peace in your daily life. Fondly, facilitator
Sara Gaspar : Thank God for this message. God make His Word shine so that we can go through the trials. That is my prayer.
Dear Sara Gaspar, Thank you for your comment and for expressing your gratitude to God for the message you have received. It's wonderful to see how you recognize the importance of God's Word shining in our lives to be able to go through trials. It is a beautiful approach to prayer. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, sometimes we need the guidance and specific language of heaven to present our requests before God (Romans 8:26). Trust that God hears your prayers and that His Word will enlighten and strengthen you in the midst of the trials you face. May the Lord make His Word shine in your life and give you the strength and wisdom necessary to go through the trials. May you find comfort and hope in the presence of God. May He guide and sustain you every step of the way. Blessings, facilitator
Rocío Trejo Gómez : How encouraging is the devotional written by Dr. Roberto Miranda, many times I do not know how to express my supplication before God. And suddenly I discover how the words flow to extend my plea to God, feeling closer to his love and protection. May God bless each one of those who make it possible for me to receive the devotional every day, and for their project to reach more people.
Dear Rocío Trejo Gómez, Thank you for your comment and for sharing your encouraging experience regarding the devotional written by Dr. Roberto Miranda. It is comforting to know that you identify with the feeling of not knowing how to express your supplications before God, but then you discover how the words flow and you grow closer to His love and protection. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions, at times when we do not know how to pray properly, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with unspeakable groans (Romans 8:26). It is beautiful to see how the Holy Spirit guides us and allows us to connect deeply with God, allowing us to express our supplications in a meaningful way. I appreciate your words of blessing and I assure you that the desire of those of us who share these devotionals is that they reach more people and can be a source of inspiration and strength in their lives. May God continue to bless you and all who receive the devotionals, and may His project of love and grace extend to more people. abundant blessings, facilitator
Gustavo Martinez Afanador : Through the Holy Spirit we have communication with God and he guides us to reach the heart of God and teaches us to get closer to God, that is why the Holy Spirit is important for our lives and to do his will and know how to talk to God. Blessings
Dear Gustavo Martinez Afanador, Thank you for your comment and for highlighting the importance of the Holy Spirit in our communication with God. It is true that through the Holy Spirit, we are guided and taught to draw closer to the heart of God and to express ourselves adequately in our relationship with Him. The Holy Spirit is an invaluable divine guide in our daily lives. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us and helps us to pray according to God's will (Romans 8:26). It is through that connection with the Holy Spirit that we can understand and do God's will and learn to communicate with Him. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and strengthen you in your spiritual life, allowing you to talk to God and do His will. May God's blessings be abundant in your life and may you always find comfort and direction in the presence of the Holy Spirit. Blessings, facilitator