Praying in Tongues

[ByTheSpirit]

How often do you pray in tongues?

Do you do it as often as you can?

Only during dedicated prayer times?

Only once a day?

Not asking to be nosey or anything like that, but simply to encourage all to pray in tongues as much as you can. Wherever you can.

I definitely notice an uptick in my spiritual awareness after I pray in tongues and it gives me great peace knowing that even if I can't think of anything specific to pray for, the Spirit is praying through me as I pray in tongues.

Romans 8:26-27
1 Corinthians 14:2
1 Corinthians 14:18

So if you are on the fence on the subject, or don't pray in tongues as much as possible, try

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

Sort of, I pray in latin.

Often

At compline, the Angelus and the rosary.

Nope, more so than once a day

 

[CrystalDragon]

Depends what you mean by "praying in tongues". (I haven't done either)

When most people hear the phrase, they think being compelled to speak in random gibberish and say it's a sign from God, or the language of God. What many don't seem to realize is there was nothing like that in the Bible, and the only "speaking in tongues" was when the Holy Spirit came down at Pentecost and the Apostles were able to communicate with those who spoke different languages, appearing to speak in their own language. The former that many tend to think of is just a psychological effect.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

But as far as tongues concerned ive prayed in tongues only once in my life.
I had faith struggles and when I prayed for the church I started praying in a language I don't know...

The spirit prayed for the church and the pope through me.
It was kind of awesome I have to admit.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

Depends what you mean by "praying in tongues".

When most people hear the phrase, they think being compelled to speak in random gibberish and say it's a sign from God, or the language of God. What many don't seem to realize is there was nothing like that in the Bible, and the only "speaking on tongues" was when the Holy Spirit came down at Pentecost and the Apostles were able to communicate with those who spoke different languages, appearing to speak in their own language. The former that many tend to think of is just a psychological effect.

The thought has struck me too in the past, but my one experience and especially when praying for Rome makes me very, very hesitant in criticizing the phenomena.

 

[JESUS=G.O.A.T]

How often do you pray in tongues?

Do you do it as often as you can?

Only during dedicated prayer times?

Only once a day?

Not asking to be nosey or anything like that, but simply to encourage all to pray in tongues as much as you can. Wherever you can.

I definitely notice an uptick in my spiritual awareness after I pray in tongues and it gives me great peace knowing that even if I can't think of anything specific to pray for, the Spirit is praying through me as I pray in tongues.

Romans 8:26-27
1 Corinthians 14:2
1 Corinthians 14:18

So if you are on the fence on the subject, or don't pray in tongues as much as possible, try

I pray in tounques almost every time I pray and at church we tend to pray in tounques together as well in corporate prayer, not sure what the language is though of my tounque sounds Indian.

I encourage all to seek the spiritual gifts too, tounques is one thing but seeking the prophetic or gift of knowledge, or spiritual discernment and stuff is great too. It may be tough though if you're in a church home where tounque praying/worship isn't prelvent to really develop that stuff. I find this problem a lot with charismatics IK in person but just do what you can ask God for guidance and he will answer.

 

[ByTheSpirit]

Depends what you mean by "praying in tongues". (I haven't done either)

When most people hear the phrase, they think being compelled to speak in random gibberish and say it's a sign from God, or the language of God. What many don't seem to realize is there was nothing like that in the Bible, and the only "speaking on tongues" was when the Holy Spirit came down at Pentecost and the Apostles were able to communicate with those who spoke different languages, appearing to speak in their own language. The former that many tend to think of is just a psychological effect.

This is actually not correct and if you had looked at the scriptures I referenced you would have read Paul testify that he prays in tongues more than anyone else... and Paul was not present at Pentecost... So the gift clearly was meant for more than just that one occasion. Even in that chapter of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, Paul explains that speaking in tongues is "jibberish" and "unfruitful" for understanding...

The implication is that by faith what we verbalize is heard and understood by God because the Spirit intercedes with groans and utterances that cannot be explained (Romans 8:28) Try reading scriptures with a clear lense on instead of a denominational view.

 

[Solomons Porch]

Everyday/Night
While cleaning, cooking, working, driving, walking ............
No pattern, setting or time frame

 

[JESUS=G.O.A.T]

Everyday/Night
While cleaning, cooking, working, driving, walking ............
No pattern, setting or time frame

Amen the Holy Spirit is amazing for me I experience tounques just in prayer when I am really deep in prayer and focused on god. I notice for everyone the experience is different

 

[Alithis]

Sort of, I pray in latin.

Often

At compline, the Angelus and the rosary.

Nope, more so than once a day

Not the tongues hghes speaking of

 

[Biblicist]

This is actually not correct and if you had looked at the scriptures I referenced you would have read Paul testify that he prays in tongues more than anyone else... and Paul was not present at Pentecost... So the gift clearly was meant for more than just that one occasion. Even in that chapter of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, Paul explains that speaking in tongues is "jibberish" and "unfruitful" for understanding...

The implication is that by faith what we verbalize is heard and understood by God because the Spirit intercedes with groans and utterances that cannot be explained (Romans 8:28) Try reading scriptures with a clear lense on instead of a denominational view.

I feel sorry not only for those who choose not to pray in the Spirit (tongues) but I feel even sorrier for those who have not been taught from the Word that they could pray to the Father in a heavenly tongue from the day that they were Born Again of the Spirit of God.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

Not the tongues hghes speaking of

Well it's no less praying in the Spirit.
If one actually cares to learn a ancient liturgical language for the solemn purpose of worship then I'd say it's at least as spiritfilled as you charismatics are when you claim to be speaking in tongues.

I believe that it's as St. Paul says. That the Holy Spirit is a spirit of order not chaos. I've been a guest at a very few charismatic meetings in my life and I was saddened to witness just how far from the the words of St Paul it is some places.

 

[tturt]

It doesn't much to offend us. I've seen one shed tear and one spoken amen do it.

Solomon's porch is referring to prayer language (using that term so there's a frame of reference) doesn't have to be spoken inside the church so there's no decent and in order concerns.

There are charmastic pockets in most every denomination.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

It doesn't much to offend us. I've seen one shed tear and one spoken amen do it.

Solomon's porch is referring to prayer language (using that term so there's a frame of reference) doesn't have to be spoken inside the church so there's no decent and in order concerns.

There are charmastic pockets in most every denomination.

Thanks for posting.
I messed up and mixed speaking in tongues up with private prayer.

My bad.
God bless.

 

[tturt]

I'm sorry, I still haven't stated it well. Let me take more time.

There's a diversities of tongues as stated in I Cor 12:28. There are several purposes for speaking in tongues (language that hasn't been learned by the believer. "...speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." Acts 2:4).

One main purpose is to magnify God (Acts 10:46). Tongues are manifestations of the gifts of The Holy Spirit (I Cor 12:1, 10).

Another purpose is in I Cor 14:27-28, tongues are to edify the church (I Cor 14;5) Usually spoken in a congregational setting that has to be interpreted so those in attendance will understand the content. When this tongue is spoken, it is distinctive from other tongues. The believer that is speaking is to pray that they will interpret. So to the believer who has spoken in tongues or sometimes another believer, Yahweh will give them the interpretation. If the message in tongues is spoken up to 3 times and there isn't an interpretation, then the believer that is speaking in tongues doesn't continue in that distinctive tongue. When tongues are spoken and interpreted, then the church is edified. I Cor 14:5

Also, there is "prayer language" tongues and edifies the believer (I Cor 14;4). They're spoken to Yahweh (I Cor 14:2); there's no understanding (I Cor 14:14) though we can pray for understanding (I Cor 14:13); believers can speak includes singing in tongues (I Cor 14:15), etc. The groups that received tongues in Scripture, it states "all" that were there received (Acts 4:31; 10:44-46; 19:2-6). The exception is on the Day of Pentecost, outside the Upper Room, where there were mockers of tongues (Acts 2). Which to me points out our attitude.

Books have been written about this topic. We're not to forbid speaking in tongues (I Cor 14:39). Speaking in tongues does require a surrendering to Yahweh --- "But the tongue can no man tame..." James 3:8

Know there are charismatic believers in the Catholic Church. Hopefully, this helps some.

Thanks for asking for His blessings and I extend the same.

 

[JESUS=G.O.A.T]

Well it's no less praying in the Spirit.
If one actually cares to learn a ancient liturgical language for the solemn purpose of worship then I'd say it's at least as spiritfilled as you charismatics are when you claim to be speaking in tongues.

I believe that it's as St. Paul says. That the Holy Spirit is a spirit of order not chaos. I've been a guest at a very few charismatic meetings in my life and I was saddened to witness just how far from the the words of St Paul it is some places.

It's less spirit filled then having the unknown tounques experience in another language like those in the day of pentocost and post pentocost have had. Trust me Ik people who have done both, learned an ancient language as you have and been filled with an unknown one by god and they have all said this to be true. they also have obtained other spiritual gifts after an unknown tounque experience and I encourage you to seek it yourself. It must still be a interesting experience though to learn a tounque and know it. Also you're more powerful spiritually after the experience, I was able to leave certian sins and stuff I was doing and haven't returned since I've continued to have the experience. It's kind of like how you saw a major change in the 12 apostles after the experience also, they were not the same disciples we saw who followed Jesus. Lastly there's no need to insert the word "claim" in your statement sounds rather offensive. If you have doubt then I understand and I suggest you seek for yourself cause I doubted too until I had the experience but even an argumentive guy like myself would like to keep the chill open vibe the thread has right now.

 

[Always in His Presence]

How often do you pray in tongues?

As often as I pray.

Do you do it as often as you can?

No, i could pray more often

Only during dedicated prayer times?

I seldom have dedicated prayer times.

Only once a day?

I seldom pray for more than an hour, but also seldom go a couple hours without praying in some form.

Not asking to be nosey or anything like that, but simply to encourage all to pray in tongues as much as you can. Wherever you can.

I definitely notice an uptick in my spiritual awareness after I pray in tongues and it gives me great peace knowing that even if I can't think of anything specific to pray for, the Spirit is praying through me as I pray in tongues.

Romans 8:26-27
1 Corinthians 14:2
1 Corinthians 14:18

So if you are on the fence on the subject, or don't pray in tongues as much as possible, try

Hope that answered your questions.

 

[Biblicist]

That's true, but for the sake of explaining my post I would like to say that I added the word "claimed" only because there are so many different sects and directions out there.
Some are likely genuinely in their search for God while others experience something closer to a psychological phenomena than a pious one.

Don't forget, even in your own sect there are who knows how many hundreds of thousands who pray in the Holy Spirit (tongues) just as Pentecostals and charismatics do, where even your popes have encouraged their members to continue doing so.

The difference that kind of catch the eyes of me and many Catholic brethren is what seems to be two very different phenomena regarding the Spirit.
The twelve apostles got the language barriers lifted at Pentecost so that they could witness and proclaim the good news to all present. Remember it was at the time of pescha with lots of foreign pilgrims.

Even though the 120 were empowered by the Holy Spirit to speak words of praise and adoration to the Father, they were never empowered to preach the Gospel to the unreached. Even on the Day of Pentecost they did not direct their speech to the crowd and the probably only realised that this had happened once the crowd had approached them looking for an explanation.

In this current day and age where the Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit has been discussed high and wide, I am rather intrigued as to how the old-wives tale that the Apostles or the 120 were supposedly empowered to preach the Gospel in languages that they did not know is still being thrown around.

The charismatic tongue as we've seen it for a few hundred years comes of as a totally different thing.
With no missionary need for it it only seems kind of redundant, why speak and pray in tongues if no one's benefiting from it?

What's the difference between how many millions have been praying in the Spirit for over 100 years with that of the early Church? Paul goes to some detail to explain in 1 Cor 14 that no man will ever be able to understand what the Spirit says to the Father; this means that our ability to praise him within inarticulate (Angelic) sounds is exactly what the Bible tells us occurred within the first century.

Also you mention the twelve and how different they became at the day of Pentecost and then I have to remind you that they didn't have the Holy spirit as we do from their baptism.

We receive the Spirit at baptism they received him directly from Christ.
Anyway, we need to know that the apostles were something special in and of themselves.

You seem to be saying two different things here, if the Apostles received the Holy Spirit when he fell on the 120 then how can they have received the Baptism from Jesus?

Let me sum up.
I have prayed in tongue once and I don't know why I did and / or the benefit of it.
I'm kind of a rational guy and I fail to see why it serves anything but our own desire to be special and more spiritual than our neighbour which makes me kind of afraid that it's spiritual gluttony and prideful if it's even spoken in the Holy Ghost (again im applying the IF to express a concern for those who's on a wrong path).

The lack of such charismatic behavior in the history of the church is remarkable which makes me very very concerned about the modern day phenomena.

Considering the rather poor condition of the Church, particularly through its 1000 year Dark Period and even through the Reformation, we should not be surprised to see only a few examples of the Holy Spirit's presence among the People of God.

 

[ByTheSpirit]

Hope that answered your questions.

Good stuff!

If I remember correctly didn't you get a new job or position in (help) Africa? How is that going? How did it go?

I try to have a dedicated prayer time but I often fall short in keeping it. I do keep my heart in a continual state of prayer though so I guess set in stone times are a bit redundant.

Good to hear from you!

 

[ByTheSpirit]

Considering the rather poor condition of the Church, particularly through its 1000 year Dark Period and even through the Reformation, we should not be surprised to see only a few examples of the Holy Spirit's presence among the People of God.

That is rapidly changing brother. There are ever growing numbers of people who not only are filled with the Spirit but are walking in step with him daily.