²²We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; ²³and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. ²⁴For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? ²⁵But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

²⁶Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. ²⁷And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying close attention to the deep breath.
• Consider how creation groans with labor pains today.
• What do you see around you?
• What hope is there in what is not seen?
• How might the Holy Spirit intercede for the world?
• Do you hear a message for you?
• Is there a call to action for you?
• Consider how you groan with labor pains today.
• What do you see around you?
• What hope is there in what is not seen?
• How might the Holy Spirt intercede for you today?
• Do you hear a message for you?
• Is there a call to action for you?
• Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
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