Have you ever wondered why we speak in tongues or pray in the Holy Spirit? Is it just some gibberish that Christians do or is there a real purpose?

Fact 1: When we speak in tongues, we speak directly to God.
1 Corinthians 14:2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit.
-Although, no one (including ourselves) knows what we’re saying, God knows and understands everything we say.

Fact 2: When we speak in tongues, we edify or strengthen ourselves.
1 Corinthians 14:4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
-Speaking in tongues gives us the strength we need to endure the trials and tribulation in our lives.

Fact 3: When we speak in tongues, we declare God’s plan and purpose for our lives to be revealed.
1 Corinthians 2:7 No, the wisdom we speak of is the mystery of God–his plan that was previously hidden, even though he made it for our ultimate glory before the world began.
-Many of us want to know God’s plan and purpose for our lives. God is willing to reveal His plan to us through His Spirit.

Some people may think speaking in tongues is a joke but, as we can see, God has a purpose for this speech. There is no special or specific way to speak in tongues; just speak. When we initially start, it may make us feel silly but, that’s just a trick of the enemy to get us to stop. Continue to speak to God and never lose sight of purpose.

Be Blessed!