Forty Five Amazing Reasons To Pray In Tongues Every Day...and Counting
The Awesome Benefits of Praying in the Spirit According to 1 Corinthians 14:2
In a world often marked by confusion and uncertainty, the practice of praying in the Holy Spirit offers profound benefits and spiritual insights. Recently, I had the opportunity to engage with a remarkable group of young people eager to explore their faith and the depths of God's Word. Their enthusiasm, paired with a desire to ask questions and learn, inspired me to reflect on the myriad reasons and advantages of praying in tongues.
43 Reasons to Pray in the Holy Spirit
Supernatural Communication: As stated in 1 Corinthians 14:2, praying in tongues is a way to speak directly to God, transcending human limitations.
Overcoming Weakness: Romans 8:26 reminds us that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, helping us when we don't know what to pray for. Interecedes means to meet in a conversation so as to assist one to approach a dignitary. When we pray in tongues, the Holy Spirit meets with us to help us present our prayers to the Father.
Edification: 1 Corinthians 14:4 indicates that praying in tongues builds us up spiritually, akin to charging a battery.
Rest: Isaiah 28:11-12 highlights that tongues provide a unique form of rest and refreshment for our souls.
Sound Mind: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 emphasizes that praying in the Spirit instills a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Sound is from the word in the Gree that we would call “hygiene”. Tongues makes our minds healthy.
Revelation: According to 1 Corinthians 4:6, praying in tongues opens us up to divine revelation.
Spirit in Tongues First, Then the Mind in Prayer: Paul exemplifies the importance of praying with our spirit first, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:14. Our spirits, not our minds should lead in prayer in the New Covenant.
Exceeding Expectations: Ephesians 3:20 tells us that when we pray in tongues, we are praying for more than we could ever ask or think.
Faith Activation: 2 Corinthians 4:13 connects praying in tongues to the spirit of faith. It is the ultimate prayer of faith that you can’t doubt.
Is is the Sword of the Spirit: Ephesians 6:17-19 describes tongues as a vital part of our spiritual arsenal, the only weapon of offense. It is a weapon that puts on the offense rather than the defense.
Counter Culture: Jude 20 encourages us to build ourselves up in our most holy faith through praying in the Holy Spirit as opposed to those in the culture who don’t have the Holy Spirit.
Supernatural Progress: Jude 20 also reveals that praying in tongues facilitates our spiritual advancement.
Keeping Yourself in the Love of God: It helps us remain in God's love, as affirmed in Jude 20.
New Covenant Activation: Isaiah 59:21 speaks to the New Testament fulfillment of God's promises in our mouths.
Your Inheritance: We are reminded in Isaiah 59:21 that this is our inheritance as children of God which Peter confirmed in Acts 2:28-30.
Standard Against Adversity: When challenges arise, tongues serve as a divine standard against the enemy (Isaiah 59:19-20).
Spiritual Sacrifices: As a holy priesthood, our tongues become instruments for offering spiritual sacrifices (1 Peter 2:5).
Rivers of Increase: Genesis 2:10-14 speaks to how tongues are a channel for spiritual abundance. (John 7:37-39)
Accesses Life: Romans 8:10 reveals that our spirits release life, vital for our well-being.
Activating Angels: 1 Corinthians 13:1 indicates that our prayers can mobilize heavenly hosts.
It Enlarges Our Mouths In Prayer: Hannah's declaration in 1 Samuel 2 shows how praying in tongues enlarges our mouths over our enemies.
Walking in the Spirit: Galatians 5:16 asserts that walking in the Spirit begins with speaking in the Spirit.
Mortifying the Flesh: Romans 8:12-13 tells us that praying in tongues mortifies our flesh - our trust in our own ability.
Accessing Sacred Secrets: 1 Corinthians 14:2 illustrates how praying in tongues access hidden mysteries.
God is With Your Mouth Just as God promised Moses: Praying in tongues equips us to speak with authority (Exodus 4:10-17).
It Releases the Spirit of Grace: Zechariah 12:10 reminds us that our supplications in tongues release God's grace.
It Activates the Other Eight Gifts of the Spirit: Praying in tongues ignites the other gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12).
It is the Prophetic Fulfillment Spoken by Joel: Acts 2:16-18 connects tongues to the prophetic outpouring of God's Spirit.
It Is Spiritual Manna: Nehemiah 9:20 suggests that tongues provide spiritual nourishment akin to heavenly manna.
It Produces Supernatural Wisdom: Tongues keep us full of the Holy Spirit, resulting in divine wisdom (Acts 6:1-15).
Proclaiming His Virtues: Through tongues, we declare the marvelous works of God (Acts 2:11; 1 Peter 2:9)
It’s the Language in God’s House of Prayer: Our bodies become temples of the Holy Spirit, making tongues the language of prayer (Matthew 21:13).
Accesses the Fountains of Living Water: Praying in tongues directs us to the source of living water, away from broken cisterns (Jeremiah 2:13).
It is Divinely Created Words:Isaiah 57:15-21 emphasizes that praying in tongues is God creating the fruit of our lips who then creates the fruit From our lips!
Produces Abundant Prayer Fruit: Tongues is God’s Words abiding in us enabling our prayers to bear much fruit (John 15:7).
Heavenly Sweetness in our Mouths: Nehemiah 9:20 links the sweetness of manna to our prayer life in the Spirit because the manna tasted like honey (1 Samuel 24:14-20; Exodus 16). O, taste and see that the Lord is good comes through tongues.
Fresh Anointing in Our Mouths: Tongues symbolize fresh oil, bringing renewed strength and anointing (Numbers 11:9).
Blessing the Lord with All That Is Within Us: Psalm 103:1 affirms that we bless God with all that is within us, both in spirit and understanding according 1 Corinthians 14:14-16.
National Restoration & Political Peace: 1 Timothy 2:2-4 and Isaiah 32:13-20 indicates that prayer in the Spirit leads to national healing and restoration.
Abounding in the Faith: Colossians 2:6 emphasizes that we abound in the faith as through thanksgiving. Tongues is giving thanks well - 1 Corinthians 14:14-16.
Multiplication: Just as Jesus multiplied loaves and fishes through thanksgiving, praying in tongues leads to exponential blessings. (John 6, 1 Corinthians 14:14-16)
God Speaking to Us Mouth to Mouth: Numbers 12:6 assures us that God speaks directly to us, mouth to mouth, through the Holy Spirit. When we pray in tongues we are speaking to God and to ourselves in the spirit - 1 Corinthians 14:28.
Speaking Supernaturally to Men: 1 Corinthians 14
It is a Generational Blessing: Isaiah 59:21; Acts 2:28-30; Acts 2:16-18 (old and young) prove that Gop desires it to be a generational blessing.
It is a Major Component of the Blessing of Abraham: Galatians 3:14 proves that being filled with the Spirit is a major component of the Blessing of Abraham, “promise of the Spirit” can be translated “the Promised Spirit” which is the blessing of Abraham. Deuteronomy 28:1-14 indicates that the blessing of Abraham comes on those who hearken to the voice of the Lord and obey His commandments. ln John 14:14-16 and Acts 1:4, Jesus commanded us to be filled with the Spirit which in Acts 2:4 includes speaking with tongues. Tongues activates the blessing of Abraham which can be seen in Deuteronony 28:1-14.
Conclusion
The benefits of praying in the Holy Spirit are profound and far-reaching, enriching our spiritual lives and empowering us to fulfill God's purpose. As we engage in this practice, let us remain open to the revelation and strength that flows through our prayers, knowing that we are part of a greater narrative God is unfolding.
The youth I met are ready to rock the world, driven by a desire for truth and understanding. Let's equip them—and ourselves—with the transformative power of prayer in the Holy Spirit, becoming vessels of God’s grace and wisdom in an ever-changing world.