Pray In The Spirit
‘ For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit… Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves…’
-1 Corinthians 14:2, 4a.’
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.’
-1 Corinthians 14:39
Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Can you Stop arguing about Speaking in Tongues?
A private “prayer language” is an unparalleled advantage to every believer, young or old. It is one of the spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament. In fact, speaking in tongues comes with being baptized in the Holy Spirit. It is an impartation that is freely and abundantly given to any believer that would be hungry enough to ask.
Here are three of the primary reasons we desperately need this gift today:
1. Praying in the Spirit recharges you. You would probably never go far from your house without your phone charger. Why? You will be disconnected if your battery dies. Praying in the Spirit is God’s provision for the strengthening of your “inner man.”
Paul said: “One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself” (1 Cor. 14:4a). The Greek word here for “edifies” means “to restore, rebuild or repair.”
How blessed we are that the Holy Spirit gives us the means to regain new strength when we are weary, overwhelmed, depleted, or simply in need of special help.
2. Praying in the Spirit releases God’s wisdom and direction. Paul said that one who speaks in a tongue “speaks mysteries” (1 Corinthians 14:2). We don’t know what we are saying, yet God reveals His truth to us as we pray.
In Romans 8:26, Paul says when we pray in the spirit, “the Spirit
I can’t count the number of times God has given me inspired solutions to problems while I was praying in tongues. I didn’t know what I was saying, yet thoughts popped into my head that I knew was not my own.
Why would you want to lean on your own understanding when you have a means to directly receive God’s thoughts and plans when you pray?
3. Praying in the Spirit unleashes extra power. On the day of Pentecost, the disciples prayed in tongues, and I am sure they continued praying in that manner. The flames on their heads did not remain visible, but the fire continued to blaze inside them.
We should never quench the fire of Pentecost; it should be a perpetual flame that we stoke every day. This is why Paul warned the Corinthians: “Do not forbid to speak in tongues” (1 Cor. 14:39b).
Like Elisha, you receive a double-portion mantle when you are filled with the Holy Ghost. Why be confined to natural limitations when you have been invited to step into a supernatural dimension?
Pray in the Spirit often. Stay refilled and charged. Take advantage of every spiritual gift God has given you so the world can see a demonstration of His power.
LET US PRAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for your Holy Spirit, my helper. I ask for a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit and to be strengthened with power through your Spirit in my inner being.
Grant unto me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of you. Grant unto me the gift of prophecy and speaking in tongues.
May I never forbid or despise your spiritual gifts in my life. Strengthen me to diligently pray in the Spirit daily for all the days of my life.
In Jesus Name I Pray. Amen
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