26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. (Romans 8)
We need help. We need so much help we don't even know what help to ask for. That's why God gives the Helper, the Holy Spirit. He groans deeper than we do. He and the Father have the same mind, and the same purpose in working in our lives - to conform us to the image of the Son. He has the process all worked out, with that end in view of glorification. Since that is His mind, will and purpose, we can endure any sufferings in this life, knowing that He really does have what is best for us in His mind. If we really "love the Lord", we will seek Him, His will, and His purpose, and find there what is good, what is best for us. God is looking ahead, just like we are, and further, and He is also looking out for our good.
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