We are called to pray and intercede. Let us not be discouraged. Troubles are present (vs 18). A. The whole creation groans. B. We groan because of the suffering (vs 23). C. But the holy Spirit intercedes for us and groans with us (vs 26). He intercedes for us (vs 27). And D. Jesus intercedes for us (vs 34). Let us pray in the confidence that prayer is a godly business.