Tongues: advice needed.

I want to pray in tongues somehow I don't think I'm good enough How will I know whether it's the Holy Spirit or me if it happens?

I guess I'm a bit mixed up and confused on this one and would appreciate advice Bible verses and prayers.

Thank you
Laura

Thanks guys for your advice and scripture.

MsAnne, yes I know that I am 'good enough' in God's eyes but not in my own. This I think stems from a very long period of depression and emotional problems which 'praise God' I have worked through, I have been healed and am pretty good now but there are some things like self-worth that satan still attacks. I don't have a friend now who prays in tongues as alot of people could not cope with me when I was ill and backed away from me. I went to a traditional church where if you raised your arm in worship you would be frowned upon.
I have at last found be a great church but as yet don't know anyone well enough to share with them. I will keep you posted as to my progress.

Alabare, Your story is great. when I went to church yesterday I tried to just worship God because He is God but I think I have a way to go yet. I need to stop worrying what others around me think and let go and make my worship just between God and I. I wonder if you could explain your fast for sanctification to me as I have missed out on this while I've been sitting in the pews with the old ladies.

I pray that God will give me the gifts he wants me to have but praying in tongues is a gift I long for.

God has been good to me but it has taken a long time to get to where I am now. If I could ask for you prayers.

Thanks Laura