For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. (1 Corinthians 14:14 NKJV)
Looking at the topic today, it might sound unfamiliar because this is something you may never have heard of. So, someone might ask, “Is it possible to pray with your spirit?” The answer is yes, and this happens when you pray in tongues. Praying in tongues is a spiritual language given to the new creation in Christ Jesus to communicate with God.
It is a sign that our Lord Jesus Christ said would follow those who believe. He said, “…these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues…” (Mark 16:17 NKJV). Did you see that? It’s a sign that follows those who believe. When you begin to pray in tongues, your spirit is the one praying, not your flesh or natural mind. This is the reason, when you pray in tongues, you usually do not understand what you are saying unless an interpretation is given to you. The Apostle Paul said, For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. (1 Corinthians 14:14 NKJV). From this, you see that when he prays in tongues, his spirit is praying, and his natural understanding is not engaged in the same way.
Now, the reason why it is important to pray more with your spirit is because your spirit is limitless. Your spirit knows everything about you, spiritually and physically. Your spirit knows the challenges you are currently facing and how you can overcome them. Your spirit knows the plans of the Father for you because it is connected to the Father through the Holy Spirit. The Bible says, “…what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:11 NKJV).
Did you see that? Because your spirit, who knows you, is connected to the Holy Spirit, who knows the mind of the Father concerning you, it will always seek to establish the will of the Father for you every time you pray with your spirit. Therefore, you must learn to pray more with your spirit by praying in tongues. At first, it may seem like you are achieving nothing. It may even sometimes feel unproductive or boring, but as you continue to train yourself to pray in tongues consistently, you will pray out the will of God for your life and bring it to manifestation. So, make a conscious decision today to pray in tongues more, because when you do, it is your spirit man that is praying. Hallelujah!
Today’s Rhema
Every time you pray in tongues, you are praying with your spirit, and when your spirit prays, you tap into the will of the Father for you!
Confession for the day
Father, I thank You for giving me the ability to pray in tongues. I thank You for helping me to understand that it is my spirit that prays when I pray in tongues. Therefore, I choose to pray in tongues often, and as I do, Your will for my life is manifesting mightily, in Jesus’ name. Amen!
