1.The Spirit works when we are (8:26-27)
Romans 8:26-27 CSB 26 In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
2 Corinthians 12:9 CSB
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.
Psalms 34:18 CSB
18 The LORD is near the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.
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2. God works for the (8:28-29)
Romans 8:28-29 CSB 28 We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
Genesis 50:20 CSB
20 “You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result — the survival of many people.
Philippians 1:6 CSB
6 I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
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3.) You are (8:29-30)
Romans 8:29-30 CSB 29 For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; and those he called, he also justified; and those he justified, he also glorified.
John 10:28-29 CSB
28 “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 “My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.
Ephesians 1:13-14 CSB
13 In him you also were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and when you believed. 14 The Holy Spirit is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession, to the praise of his glory.
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4.) Your future Glory is
Romans 8:18, 30-31 CSB 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. … 30 And those he predestined, he also called; and those he called, he also justified; and those he justified, he also glorified. 31 What, then, are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?
2 Corinthians 4:17 CSB
17 For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.
Philippians 3:20-21 CSB
20 Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. 21 He will transform the body of our humble condition into the likeness of his glorious body, by the power that enables him to subject everything to himself.
Revelation 21:4 CSB
4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things have passed away.
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I want to be thankful for; the Spirit working in my weakness, and God making my mess into His masterpiece
When I feel Insecure I KNOW I am secure in him – when life is painful we have the promise of Glory
THANKSGIVING IS NOT JUST ABOUT WHAT GOD GAVE YOU THIS YEAR BUT WHO GOD IS MAKING YOU FOR ALL ETERNITY
Life group questions
- Where do you most often feel “weak” in your faith or life right now?
- How does knowing the spirit intercedes for you change the way you approach Prayer in a difficult season?
- Where do you currently struggle to believe God is working for your good?
- What is something hard in your life right now that you can choose to thank God for not because it feels good, but because you trust He’s using it?
- How can we pray for you?