Be at peace now
and rest in Christ and the work of His Spirit for:
not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the
firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as
sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who
hopes for what he sees? But if we
hope for what we do not see, we await for it with patience. 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. 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. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for
those who are called according to his purpose. 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. (Rom. 8:23-29)
Rejoice then saints, for you are born into
Christ and the Father has gathered you as His people to give you Spiritual food and
drink and bless you in the strength and perseverance of His Holy Spirit.
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