Rhapsody of Realities LET THE SPIRIT GUIDE YOU *PASTOR CHRIS* TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 2013 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also (1 Corinthians 14:15). One of the numerous benefits of praying in other tongues is the fact that it gets you synchronized with the will, purpose, and timing of God. Those who haven’t understood this awesome benefit of speaking in tongues would rather use vain repetitions; numerous words in their understanding to try to express themselves to God. The Lord Jesus already pointed out the fruitlessness of praying that way: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking (Matthew 6:7). What do you want to tell a God who knows everything? He gave us the ability to pray in other tongues. When you pray in tongues, your spirit is stirred to know the mind of God. In 1 Corinthians 14:15, the Apostle Paul said, ...I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also.... He gave pre-eminence to praying in other tongues because that way, the Spirit stirs your heart and guides you to pray the will of the Father. Sometimes, some Christians unwittingly ask God for things that could ruin them. That wouldn’t be the case if they had prayed fervently in other tongues: they’d have been guided by the Spirit as to what to ask for, and how! The Spirit helps our limitations in prayer; He bears us up in our weaknesses. He grants us the right spiritual expressions in our communion with the Father: Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered (Romans 8:26). PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for the tremendous blessings and impact of your Word and the ministry of the Spirit in my life. My spirit is energized and sensitized to know your will, purpose, and direction for me; and I walk in the path of divine destiny, fulfilling your perfect will for me, in Jesus Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY 1 Corinthians 14:14-15 New Life Version (NLV) 14 If I pray in special sounds, my spirit is doing the praying. My mind does not understand. 15 What should I do? I will pray with my spirit and I will pray with my mind also. I will sing with my spirit and I will sing with my mind also. 1 Corinthians 14:39 New Life Version (NLV) 39 So then, my Christian brothers, you should want to speak God’s Word. Do not stop anyone from speaking in special sounds. Jude 1:20 New Life Version (NLV) 20 Dear friends, you must become strong in your most holy faith. Let the Holy Spirit lead you as you pray. DAILY SCRIPTURE READING 1 Year Reading Plan : 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28, Isaiah 42-43 2 Year Reading Plan : John 6:1-14, 1 Kings 22
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