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“Angelic Translators”
Categories: GOD, PRAYER, RELATIONSHIPS, WORSHIPDo angels intercede to word our prayers in the right language, or do we need to learn how to pray in accordance to God's will?
Sincerely,
Lost in Translation
We need to learn how to pray in accordance with God's will, BUT there is one exception to this (I'll get to that last). Jesus' disciples asked him to teach them how to pray (Lk 11:1). Jesus didn't correct them. Instead, He taught them (Lk 11:2-4). There is definitely a right way and a wrong way to pray.
However, God does intercede for us in our prayers. Specifically, the Holy spirit intercedes for us (Rom 8:26). There are times when we don't know what to ask for, how to ask for it, or even whether we should ask for it! Sometimes we are in such suffering and agony that words can't express the struggles and agony we are in. In such cases, God says that our lack of eloquence won't hinder our prayers. The Holy Spirit who can examine our hearts makes sure the Father is aware of our deepest yearnings and concerns. Angels never translate our prayers, but God's own Spirit cares enough to listen and help.
