‘Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.’

Romans 8.26-27

Take time to reflect:

How is prayer a part of your pattern of life, and how you connect with God? What have you found helpful in learning to pray or growing in prayer, or an obstacle to it?

And finally a prayer:
Lord of heaven and earth, as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer, give us patience and courage never to lose hope, but always to bring our prayers before you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.