This morning I read Romans 8 and loved looking at the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It’s a powerful moment in this letter when Paul writes, “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” Let’s ask the Holy Spirit to govern our minds and bring us that life and peace for which we long.
I also love in verse 18 how the Holy Spirit reminds us that we are God’s children. You might need a reminder today that you can actually live like a beloved child of God. How would a child like this live? I think of a beloved child skipping along, knowing that all her needs are lovingly met by a kind, good Father. A beloved child feels the delight of this Father as well. A beloved child anticipates all the good things coming to her.
I also notice how the Holy Spirit “helps us in our weakness” and intercedes for us (26-27). We might not know what to pray for ourselves, but the Holy Spirit does! How wonderful!