Why Do I Feel Tired After Praying in Tongues?

[mrhappy3]

I have a more down to earth approach to this. Often people pray in tongues with an intensity that comes from their own strength and consquently they tire themselves out through a long session, losing energy because they are trying to reach up to heaven, in tongues, through their own strength.

I have learned to completely relax and let the language flow, in the same way that I have conversations with my friends.

Maybe you are trying too hard to make God listen, when having a more relaxed attitude when you are praying in tongues will have a more beneficial effect. We can also tire ourselves out by speaking in tongues just from the neck up, instead of allowing the flow of language come from deep inside of our being to the Lord.

I can sit on a bus full of passengers and pray just as effectively in tongues under my breath, when I am in a field by myself speaking out loud to the Lord where there is no one else to hear.

Pentecostals are characteristic for using an intensity of worship that is mainly of their own strength. They are trying too hard to impress the Lord, when He actually knows what they have need of before they even open their mouths in prayer!

Therefore relax, be peaceful when you pray. God will appreciate and answer all the same without you having to exhaust yourself in self effort.

Good answers everyone - its great to see the variety in them.

 

[skitian]

Isn't there possibility the tongue to be not genuine and this to cause phisical problems .

 

[BroGinder]

I have experienced the same thing. It would be safe to say that you have shaken up hell in your conversation with the Lord.

Think about each time you have had a beautiful experience with the Lord and then it seemed as if all hell was trying to attack you.

The devil will not let up on you. It could be your relaxing and digesting the feeding from the table of God, and not in a defense mode, it could also be that the devil as decided to try and put doubt in your blessing so that it does not allow you to get the total blessing.

I would not be over concerned with it. Be aware of it, which you are, and when you ar efeeling shaky begin to pray again for Jesus to restore your strength. remmeber that fear does not come from the Lord. Jesus gives us Love, Power, and a Sound mind.

 

[msbojingles]

I have noticed that after an extensive time praying in the Spirit (tongues), I tend to feel vunerable and shaky. What is this?? ...Am I being broken?? I feel a bit queasy inside, is my flesh recoiling at this activity?

WHAT CAN IT BE ??? Not to be controversial, but its as though I'm open to an attack of sorts.......HELP !!!???

Ok, I know this may sound strange, but when you spoke of being vulnerable, it made me think of being naked before God - no, not about our physical clothing, but about revealing all to God.

Being built up in our most holy faith means being vulnerable to the Father, and disclosing all. We speak many things in tongues that we know not of.

Hebrews 4: 13-16

13And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, naked and defenseless to the eyes of Him with Whom we have to do.

14Inasmuch then as we have a great High Priest Who has [already] ascended and passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession [of faith in Him].
15For we do not have a High Priest Who is unable to understand and sympathize and have a shared feeling with our weaknesses and infirmities and liability to the assaults of temptation, but One Who has been tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sinning. 16Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God's unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].


Also, you may be entering the Father's presence. The next time it happens, I'd encourage you to just fall on your face before God and see what happens.

There have been times when while praying in tongues this happened to me, and I just dropped to my knees, face on the floor, and something happened to me, and I could not speak. I just shook in the presence of the Almighty. When I finally could lift my torso, and open my mouth, the only word that would come out was "holy." I shook for hours after that.

Anyways, hope all that makes some sense..lol

 

[StevenP]

I experience a similar shakiness whenever I strongly feel the presence of God. I believe that this occurs, because God's presence is SO great that our human bodies react in strange ways.

In the mid-1990s, the Holy Spirit moved physically in ways that were unusual to believers. Their bodies tended to shake and tremble as a manifestation of the Holy Spirit. (I saw it first hand and heard about it happening simultaneously around the world.)

I believe that this is simply another physical manifestation of God's presence upon you. The substances that comprise your bodily systems recognize the greatness of their creator and tremble in his presence.

 

[tonysma]

Have you thought that it might possibly be your spirt is still communicating with God...

 

[CasaLuz]

Not sure if anyone mentioned this before, but this is what happens when you pray in tongues: you build up your spirit-man. Sometimes after an extended period of praying in tongues, your spirit is so strong that you are now much more aware spiritually. The shaking very well could be caused by the reaction of your spirit (which you are now much more in touch with) and the spiritual world, in general.

 

[CasaLuz]

Not sure if anyone mentioned this before, but this is what happens when you pray in tongues: you build up your spirit-man. Sometimes after an extended period of praying in tongues, your spirit is so strong that you are now much more aware spiritually. The shaking very well could be caused by the reaction of your spirit (which you are now much more in touch with) and the spiritual world, in general.

A minor correction to this statement is that sometimes when we pray in tongues, we are actually praying for needs -- 1 Corinthians says this, but Jude say that it is for edification. I believe that although you can pray for needs via tongues, it is more God's desire that we pray with knowledge, to partner with Him about problems. He gave us a mind and He wants us to use it, but a lot of the time our minds are filled with junk and we can't hear God very well. That is where tongues comes in.

 

[soldoutdancer4]

I've felt that way when i finish speaking in tounges for a long time. I feel shaky and emotional. I just think God wants us to know that He's there inside of us.

 

[~RENEE~]

I have heard a preacher explain it like this when the immortal touches the mortal the mortal will somehow react because the immortal is more powerful then the mortal.

 

[tonysma]

I have heard a preacher explain it like this when the immortal touches the mortal the mortal will somehow react because the immortal is more powerful then the mortal.

i have been a christian for 8 years now....i have not spoken in tongues...i believe in it...just never have experienced it...Sometimes when i pray, i feel this also...I have thought that this is my spirit still talking to God....

 

[Optimax]

Sounds to me like this happened.

The very first time after you prayed in tongues and a thought or feeling came, which the end result was to cause you to be shakey.

This was not identified as an attack, therefore the "shakeys" was accepted as a normal reaction to praying in tongues.

Situations like this is why the Word tells us to:
2 Co 10:5
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
KJV

Start rebuking the "shakeys" and quote the scriptures that say what tongues does for you.

 

[~RENEE~]

i completly disagree with this manifestation being an attack. i have experienced these jitters and trust me they are from God it is not your immagination and it does not exalt itself against the knowledge of God. If anything it draws one closer to God. Do not rebuke it for rebuking these manifestations is just equal with rebuking God. For they are from God.

And tonysma honey don't worry about the toungues. The tongues are the gift. you just go on seeking the giver of the gift and let Him worry about the gift.

 

[Gracegal]

I have noticed that after an extensive time praying in the Spirit (tongues), I tend to feel vunerable and shaky. What is this?? ...Am I being broken?? I feel a bit queasy inside, is my flesh recoiling at this activity?

WHAT CAN IT BE ??? Not to be controversial, but its as though I'm open to an attack of sorts.......HELP !!!???

i'd say that lengthy spiritual prayer can actually fatigue our bodies.. because its our spiritman that is the power and life source of our bodies anyway.

"though the flesh is dead, our spirit is alive because of righteousness."
"though our outward man perish our spirit is renewed day by day."

if we understand that praying in the spirit actually is an exercise. and just like physical exercise we have to take nourishment to strengthen our bodies or we start to shake and feel queasy.

like someone else said on this thread, praying in the spirit is a way to be strengthened in our inner man by the Holy Spirit.
but the word also says that we are to build ourselves up in our most holy faith by praying in the spirit.

to me this means that we are to .. feed on God's word.. selective scriptures that cover our need.. and then do that spiritual exercise by praying in the spirit.
word.. pray.. word.. pray..
all during one session of prayer and devotional time.

this could eliminate the shaking and queasy feeling.

or. those symptoms could be a sign that the one praying is doing intercession spiritual battle for another.. or regarding an area in one's own life.
i'm reminded of the scripture that speaks of Israel having to go out and fight against an enemy.
now as long as Moses kept his hands raised.. Israel would prevail. but after a bit his arms got tired, shaky.. and he had to rest them. and it was at that time that Israel began to lose.
so two men set Moses down and one on each side supported Moses arms. and Israel won the battle.

in rom.8 the scripture says that in prayer.. "the Holy Spirit bears us up in our weakness."

isa.40:29-31 "He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power."
"though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly.."
"yet those who wait on the Lord (praise and worship) will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles.." (He's the wind beneath our wings )
"..they will run (energetic, swift activity) and not get tired, they will walk (make slow steady progress) and not become weary."

 

[Apostlemoore]

hello, this is reverend moore, i chose the wrong faith while intering the site, but here is my answere to you question.


-Hello, my name is bilal moore, i am a spirit filled apostalic/pentecostal apostle of the lord god yaweh. dont be afraid of the way i address my lord, for he told me this is his name forever, he is the same god of abraham isac and jacob. the muslims, christians and the jews and many other faiths arounf the world. you see god is a god of abondance. you can find this is books such mathew. here is an example (Matthew 14:13-21

13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food."

16 Jesus replied, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat."

17 "We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered.

18 "Bring them here to me," he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
NIV)
you see, god has a habit of giving more than anyone would normally expect to recive. why? BECAUSE HE IS NOT NORMAL. i dont care what anyone says to you, beleave this that god is a the spirt soul of a SUPER-HUMAN. he is beyond enough, realize that god dosent just want his children to survive but to THRIVE!. an example of his giving can be likened unto a rich man who gives charity, because the man has so much, if a poor man was to ask for a doller he would give him $100.

 

[Apostlemoore]

hello, this is reverend moore, i chose the wrong faith while intering the site, but here is my answere to you question.


-Hello, my name is bilal moore, i am a spirit filled apostalic/pentecostal apostle of the lord god yaweh. dont be afraid of the way i address my lord, for he told me this is his name forever, he is the same god of abraham isac and jacob. the muslims, christians and the jews and many other faiths arounf the world. you see god is a god of abondance. you can find this is books such mathew. here is an example (Matthew 14:13-21

13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food."

16 Jesus replied, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat."

17 "We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered.

18 "Bring them here to me," he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
NIV)
you see, god has a habit of giving more than anyone would normally expect to recive. why? BECAUSE HE IS NOT NORMAL. i dont care what anyone says to you, beleave this that god is a the spirt soul of a SUPER-HUMAN. he is beyond enough, realize that god dosent just want his children to survive but to THRIVE!. an example of his giving can be likened unto a rich man who gives charity, because the man has so much, if a poor man was to ask for a doller he would give him $100.

the feeling that you have could be compared to eating to much food. your not fully used to it, your spiritual stomach must grow to adjust to this amount of the lord. but realize that you will never fully be able to control the spirit, the bible tells us this is an offensive act to bewilder the spirit. the sickness and tiresome spirit you fill is also because god is inside of you, INSIDE OF YOU!- it is amazing to have this gift of god, and that is ultimeatly the reason why you fill this way because your body is a vessle which inshrins the spirit of thee most powerfull being to ever be.

-ps, no matter what anyone says dont stop praying and have a wonderfull holyghost filled life. ammen!

 

[unconventionality]

A few nights ago a group of us were praying for each other we prayed for an hour and a half straight. It was awesome!! But after an hour and a half of praying we were so exhausted, my hands and legs were shaking and my body felt so weak... but at the same time I felt more powerful with the spirit of God in me!!! It's not an attack. It's just your body needing rest from you putting so much energy into something.

This also happens after I've been through a worship service, I like to throw it all into my worship cos God deserves that (don't you agree?). Anyways, afterwards my body is exhausted. It just goes to show that our bodies alone can't do everything and we really do need God's strength and power over us.

God bless, hope that helped.

 

[TheGloryisHere]

Does that mean it was a one off or am I going nuts ???

which one ??

it just means you're high. LOL Nothing to be scared about. It's not an attack.

 

[TheGloryisHere]

I think the fact that you are alone while partaking in the holy communion of the bretheran might be your problem.


One off.
Or possibly the constants movement or babling causes you to become quezzy.
I would pay no mind to it.

Furthermore if you are not fasting make sure you are not hungry.

you might want to not give instruction when you are just guessing.

Being alone and taking communion is not dangerous.

Tongues is not babbling. Try it, you'll see. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you up with Himself. He won't hurt you. I promise.

 

[TheGloryisHere]

15 years !! .........maybe its just old age....

Maybe you tapped into intercession for the first time?