Daily Devo

Let the Spirit do the Talking

By: Wendy Sanders
Monday, July 28, 2025

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. Romans 8:26-27


As I read those verses, I remember moments in my life when I was so broken I couldn't articulate my words into prayers. In each of those moments the verses above would come into mind. As I thought about those verses, I would just be quiet or cry and allow my spirit to speak words I couldn’t get past my lips. In those moments, my soul would find peace beyond what I could imagine! That peace brought to mind other verses, ones that were filled with God’s promises.


And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28


Most Bible translations insert a space between Romans 8:27 and Romans 8:28 by starting a new paragraph. But I think verses 26-28 fit together beautifully. In our weakest moments, the Spirit of God steps in and intercedes for us. God is working for our good and for His purposes beyond what we understand, and He often does that in our weakest moments. How beautiful is the love of our Lord!


Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17


Sometimes, we just need to be still before God. Sometimes, we must quiet ourselves and let our spirit do the talking. But talking to God isn't always articulating words and sentences. We can pour out our heart to God by expressing our thoughts, feelings, and emotions to Him. Our opening verses from Romans say when we don’t know what to say, the Holy Spirit will do the talking for us! In return, God works all of it for our good, because He loves us.


Take a moment and be still before God. Then let your spirit empty all it's been carrying or trying to articulate in words.







Scripture references from NIV unless otherwise noted.