But I Have Prayed for You...

And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. “But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.” Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.”—Luke 22:31-34

Thank you Father that You see the spiritual battle for our hearts.  You know what kind of temptations I will face today and You, in Your grace and kindness, pray for me.  Even when my faith falters, there is forgiveness with You.  And not only forgiveness, but as I seek You, You work in my heart to change it, to enlarge it with Your wisdom, to unite it, and to encourage it.  You give me what I need both to will and to do according to Your good pleasure.  Thank you, Father that by Your gracious Spirit, You pour out Your love in my heart and give me the privilege of strengthening my brethren who face similar trials.

But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.

Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.—Hebrews 7:24-25

Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.—Romans 8:26 

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.  For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.  Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.—Hebrews4:14-16