Prayer languages

Scripture

1 Cor 14: 7 “Even musical instruments like the flute or the harp, though they are lifeless, are examples of the need for speaking in plain language. For no-one will recognise the melody unless the notes are played clearly”

 

Observation

Paul is speaking about the spiritual gifts and he is highlighting one specific gift, speaking in other tongues. He makes the point that speaking in tongues is a wonderful, yet personal benefit when communicating with God. But he highlights that it has little benefit to other people who are unable to understand what is being communicated.

 

Application

So much has been made of this specific gift over the past 100 years. Denominations have risen, doctrines and theology have been created, families have been torn-apart over it. Such a shame. The gift of speaking in tongues is a wonderful love language that I can use to communicate with my Father in heaven. It releases me to freely abandon my mind from creating sentences and allows my spirit to vocalise my heart to the Father.  Without interpretation it benefits no other person in earshot. Therefore I choose to use my “prayer language” in my own prayer times and I choose to use understandable words when I’m with others.

 

Prayer

Father, your communication methods go far beyond language. This wonderful gift of tongues is so releasing for me to share my heart with you. Thank you also for the languages of men that allow us to communicate with one another the glories of your presence. My the melody of my heart and the words of my mouth be acceptable in your sight. Amen

 

Jim Jung