In the midst of our own challenging circumstances mustering up the courage and capacity to join others in prayer can feel overwhelming and impossible at times But even when the words to say d o n 't come as easily we can trust that God is still working in mysterious ways Scripture reminds us 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 G o d 's people in accordance with the will of God Romans 8 : 2 6 -27 NIV Friend the beautiful truth is We can trust the Holy Spirit will help us guiding our prayers and working in our hearts When we intercede on behalf of others