No Condemnatn for those In Christ
Backgrounder on Romans 6-8:
Paul anticipates questions arising
fr hearing gospel of grace. If God’s
grace is free, then am I free to sin?
If I am free from the law, then can
I ignore the ethical demands of
the law? Paul has no illusions that
becoming a Christian means the
end of your troubles. But the life
-giving Spirit provides confidence,
for victorious Christian living
in the storms of everyday life.
Lord, we will Pray with Your Spirit:
There is No Condemnation for those
who are In Christ Jesus (Rom 8:1).
The Spirit helps us in our weakness.
We do not know what we ought to
pray for, but the Spirit intercedes
for us with groans that words
cannot express. He who searches
our hearts… intercedes for the
saints in accordance with the
will of God (v26-27). 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 (Rom 8:28). Amen.
Father, forgive me for the times
that I wrongly think You want
to punish me for my failures.
For Jesus took my punishment
and gave me His righteousness.
Because of that You Lord see me
as perfect and precious. Help me
to better understand Your grace
and mercy so that I might be
more gracious and merciful. Amen.
Lord, No Condemnation are two
of the most beautiful words in
the world. And yet some days
they are hard for me to believe,
hard for me to really take hold of.
On one hand, I may be quick some
time to blame others for the problem
but deep down I condemn myself.
Help me Lord to live in the reality
of the freedom that comes from
Your grace and be at peace. Amen.
Holy Spirit, help me in my weakness
by interceding for me and thro me.
You know the will of the Father
and You know what to pray for.
Guide me and teach me especially
when I have exhausted all words.
Help me to communicate to God
my deepest thoughts, feelings,
fears and doubts, so that my
prayers are pleasing to God. Amen
Lord, thank you for the Spirit’s
help in difficult times and the
Spirit’s intercession for me when
I am overwhelmed by trouble.
In the middle of intense trials and
great pain, we often can’t pray.
We don’t know what to say; and
don’t have the strength to muster
the right words. And I trust You
to take my distress & work things
out for my Ultimate Good. Amen.