Who talks n tongues?
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CoilyFields
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I had never spoken in tongues before. I was in my house praying to God...I dont remember what about but I was all into it praising him. Then as I started speaking aloud the words changed. I was thinking them in english but as I said them they came out in another language...it wasnt babbling because I noticed that I was saying the same words for the english word every time.
I dont know if thats how it is for others but this was strictly a time between me and God...I felt like I had a live wire right to him, giving him praises and recieving from Him. I will never forget what he told me and it has already come to pass. But that form of communication with me seemed to have been an isolated incident.
I havent really spoken in tongues since then and that was like 3 years ago.
There have definately been times where I was really feeling it and wanted to but I didnt wanna be fake and try to force it so...
I've also seen people being prayed for and begining to speak in tongues.
I dont know if thats how it is for others but this was strictly a time between me and God...I felt like I had a live wire right to him, giving him praises and recieving from Him. I will never forget what he told me and it has already come to pass. But that form of communication with me seemed to have been an isolated incident.
I havent really spoken in tongues since then and that was like 3 years ago.
There have definately been times where I was really feeling it and wanted to but I didnt wanna be fake and try to force it so...
I've also seen people being prayed for and begining to speak in tongues.
LIKI51
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CoilyFields
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Im not really sure how I can define the experience. Becuase Ive definately had the same kind of praise experience before. Im not sure what brought it on because I wasnt expecting it nor had it even happened before.
CoilyFields
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1 Corinthians chapters 12 and 13 really help to understand this gift (and others). If it is a gift you desire and God desires for you to have it, you will.
ToyToy
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I speak in tongues. About 8 years ago or so, during a church service, I prayed to God to give me the grace to speak in tongues just for that day. Immediately, I felt the Holy Spirit wash over me (it was a physical feeling and very hard to describe), my mouth opened up and I began to speak in tongues, just like that. It was a good thing I sat down, because if I had been standing, I would have fallen over because the anointing was so strong. Of course, God didn't give me the gift for the day - I have been speaking in tongues ever since.
If you read 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14, Paul explains the fruit of the Spirit in detail (including Agape Love). Speaking in tongues is indeed a gift, but it only edifies your spirit (since even you cannot understand it - only God and angels). However, I have found that sometimes I do understand (or know?) what I am saying. More importantly, when speaking in tongues, the Holy Spirit lays on your heart what to pray about. So Paul instructs us to speak in tongues as well as in our understanding. I know people who don't believe in speaking in tongues, and it took me a long time to understand its purpose, but I'm sure there are additional books out there that you can read. HTH
If you read 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14, Paul explains the fruit of the Spirit in detail (including Agape Love). Speaking in tongues is indeed a gift, but it only edifies your spirit (since even you cannot understand it - only God and angels). However, I have found that sometimes I do understand (or know?) what I am saying. More importantly, when speaking in tongues, the Holy Spirit lays on your heart what to pray about. So Paul instructs us to speak in tongues as well as in our understanding. I know people who don't believe in speaking in tongues, and it took me a long time to understand its purpose, but I'm sure there are additional books out there that you can read. HTH
LIKI51
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A little angel pm'd me with some help if anyone wants it...
Here are some resources I've found to be very helpful. The book by Kenneth Hagin costs $1.50!! It is well worth it. Best wishes for whatever you decide.
http://www.amazon.com/Why-Tongues-Ke.../dp/0892760516
http://www.kcm.org/real-help/article...sm-holy-spirit
https://my.kcm.org/products/authors/...-in-the-spirit
Here are some resources I've found to be very helpful. The book by Kenneth Hagin costs $1.50!! It is well worth it. Best wishes for whatever you decide.
http://www.amazon.com/Why-Tongues-Ke.../dp/0892760516
http://www.kcm.org/real-help/article...sm-holy-spirit
https://my.kcm.org/products/authors/...-in-the-spirit
nathansgirl1908
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I'm glad to see this thread. The gift of tongues is an issue that is garnering a great deal of attention, particularly in the Black church.
I genuinely think that there are people who have the gift of tongues, and then I think there are people who don't, but pretend they do.
I have never spoken in tongues. But I know several people who claim to have the gift of tongues and they just say the same three words over and over at a very fast pace.
I went to a small storefront church with a friend and there were about 20 people in the congregation. The pastor told them all to have individual prayer time. They began walking around the room and saying the same syllables over and over. Down deep in my spirit, I felt like something was off.
But I think some of the "playing" we see comes from strong desires to have this gift. There's far too much emphasis on this gift to the point where people feel that they aren't as religious as they need to be because they don't have it. That's not the case at all. Tongues isn't the highest gift, but that is the one it seems like most people want to be blessed with.
I genuinely think that there are people who have the gift of tongues, and then I think there are people who don't, but pretend they do.
I have never spoken in tongues. But I know several people who claim to have the gift of tongues and they just say the same three words over and over at a very fast pace.
I went to a small storefront church with a friend and there were about 20 people in the congregation. The pastor told them all to have individual prayer time. They began walking around the room and saying the same syllables over and over. Down deep in my spirit, I felt like something was off.
But I think some of the "playing" we see comes from strong desires to have this gift. There's far too much emphasis on this gift to the point where people feel that they aren't as religious as they need to be because they don't have it. That's not the case at all. Tongues isn't the highest gift, but that is the one it seems like most people want to be blessed with.
Prudent1
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I know some ppl who have prayed and asked God for the ability to interpret what they are saying in their prayer languages. At my church we are encouraged to do this. It doesn't take away anything from a spiritual standpoint but from a human stanpoint we like to understand spoken languages. There is a scripture reference that backs this claim up if I am not mistaken:scratchch. I'll come back and post it later after I find it.
ToyToy
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Yes, I have heard people say the same syllables over and over again as well. Also I believe you are led by the Spirit to speak in tongues, while some people seem to be able to just "switch it on", even when joking around. I don't know.
Speaking in tongues has helped me a lot in my prayer life. But that's me (it may be different for others). My prayers (in English) become more lucid and to the point after speaking in tongues. Sometimes you just don't know what to pray - that's where speaking in tongues kicks in.
I agree that speaking in tongues is not the greatest gift. Paul says so himself. It doesn't edify anyone but you, so it's of not much use to the church, unless you can interpret. The gift of prophesy is esteemed much higher than speaking in tongues, and Paul actually states that we should ask God for this.
LIKI51
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People need the guiding of the Spirit to do proper warfare. So if the gift of tongues does indeed edify yourself then it there to help.
nathansgirl1908
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And many people seem to ignore this part. lol
I have a friend who thinks that we have ALL of the spiritual gifts inside just waiting to be unlocked. She is basing that on the scriptures that talk about God providing our every need. I completely disagree with her on that.
ToyToy
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Yeah, I'll have to disagree with this as well. I believe everyone has at least one spiritual gift that we may or may not be aware of, but not all. I think it's important that we ask God to point our attention to our gifts.
ToyToy
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Do you mean in situations like prayer meetings?
I see what you are saying (if I understand you correctly). I also know that people speak in tongues, when they are too lazy to pray. Or don't know what to pray and are too lazy to find out from the Holy Spirit. It is the reason why I limit speaking in tongues, especially when at home. However, as I have stated before, it has helped me with my prayer life *only* because I know that I need to concentrate and be in tune with the Holy Spirit. Many, many times (especially in the beginning), I would see my mind drift off, while my mouth was moving. I believe this is why Paul states that speaking in tongues edifies your spirit (you), but you must also pray in your understanding.
LIKI51
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for your own prayer time at home for whatever you may be going through. If it indeed edifies you then you will be more effective.
deesquest
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Question to ponder. Why do you need to speak in a "tongue" to talk with God? Doesn't he understand you in your native tongue or language? The gift of "tongue" was given to spread the gospel to the world. The world needed to hear the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. On the day of Pentecost the gift of tongue was given so that those present who were not natives of that land could hear the gospel message. It was for them, not the speaker of the language. If you read in the book of Acts carefully you will find that tongues were given to help others understand the gospel-hence go ye into the world and preach the gospel. It was for a witness of Christ not to edify the speaker, but the hearers. The word "unknown tongues" I believe was added by men to "help" understand these scriptures, but it has added more confusion. That is why men should be careful not to add to or take away from the word of God. Just something to ponder.
Poohbear
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1 Corinthians 13
1If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
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LovelyRo
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Usually when I'm deep in prayer, I end up speaking in tongues. I do believe that speaking in tongues is a spiritual gift that not everyone will have... lowest of all the spiritual gifts. I feel as though as I elevate in Christ that he may reveal other spiritual gifts to me. Secondly, I speak in tongues during my one-on-one time with the Lord. I do believe that the spirit intercedes on my behalf (through speaking in tongues) when I don't know what to pray about (Romans 8:26)!
Now with that being said, I do not believe that everyone that is "speaking in tongues" is actually "speaking in tongues!" Some of it is rehearsed. A friend and I actually hypothesized this... Maybe there was an occurance when someone spoke in tongue and there was also someone there to interpret it. And then they taught this utterance (and it's meaning) to a few ministers... I know I might be reaching but, I don't want to believe that people are in the church faking a spiritual gift!
Now with that being said, I do not believe that everyone that is "speaking in tongues" is actually "speaking in tongues!" Some of it is rehearsed. A friend and I actually hypothesized this... Maybe there was an occurance when someone spoke in tongue and there was also someone there to interpret it. And then they taught this utterance (and it's meaning) to a few ministers... I know I might be reaching but, I don't want to believe that people are in the church faking a spiritual gift!
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honeycomb719
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I know what you mean. Ive never spoken in tongues and when I was younger used to feel bad that I couldnt. Now that Im older I understand its not a gift that everyone will have. My sister spoke in tongues when we were very yound, she was about 9 or 10 and I was 6 or 7. I remember being scarred, and she was going on and on for atleast an hr or so......Ok, Im getting side tracked, but I hear some folks in church and it seems I hear the same thing being uttered...IDK. I always wondered if it was something someone "taught" them to do verses coming natural by the Spirit.
BobbieDoll
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I speak in tounges usually when I am in deep prayer or praise. I feel it is a gift I have been blessed with because its not something I can turn off or on when I want to. I have always believed that it is a special language between me and Him.
honeycomb719
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This is what Ive always believed deep down. I dont think its something that can be taught. Its either God given or its not.
LongTimeComing
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I feel the exact same way and have had the exact same experience. I speak in tongues when it is just me and God in my room. It was something that just wash over me like none other. At first I was caught off guard and scared by it, now I'm not. It isn't an everyday thing for me either.
I actually find it quite distracting to be standing next to someone hollering 'Shawndalah' over and over again...
GodsPromises
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One thanks just wasn't enough. You said everything that I have always been thinking when it comes to the gift of tongues.
Prudent1
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IA, that is one concept among many that is often innocently taken out of context. I think that God does place hidden treasures in these earthly bodies (2Cor 4:7) but b/c he is creative (to the nth degree) he places different components in each of us. Many members, one body. God does provide our every need and we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us but we can do the things he created to do not what he created someone else to do.
The key is in getting before him using the tools he provided like prayer (in english or tongues) and finding our what our divine purpose is. Allowing him to make our paths clearer and clearer.
phynestone
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Those of you that can speak in tongues or know someone who can - have you had 2 or more believers around to interpret it? I know the Word mentions this and I know speaking in tongues is communicating and praying about something that God wants us to pray about. I just want to hear more about this. I do not believe I have this gift.
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