Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. (Romans 8:26-27)
Not only will the Spirit of God restore us physically to a perfect state when Jesus returns, but the Holy Spirit helps overcome our weaknesses now. An example is prayer. We often don't know what we should pray about, but if we are simply putting the time in to pray, the Holy Spirit will echo our feelings that we cannot express in words. God, who knows the hearts of all, also knows the thoughts of the Holy Spirit who thus asks God for things on our behalf when we are not able to do it consciously.
I am glad that the Holy Spirit can intercede for me, because I frequently am overwhelmed by the sheer number of things I could pray for. Just to kneel in humility and come before God is enough, even if you can't get words out, prayer is doing you good. It is better to get the words out if you can though, since this helps you to appreciate it a little when God answers your prayer. Sometimes I have had what I felt was an answer to a prayer that I had not even prayed, I think that is an example of this.
If you are not sure how to pray, just pray.
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