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Bible Note: josiebible said... "Hi George: I received the Holy Ghost and did not realize it for a while. I think it was because I did not understand. I Now speak in an unknown language that is a mystry to me. But I know this that God is praying through me a perfect prayer. And I am edified and encouraged. I am a new Christain and have a lot to learn and understand. The Bible does say this gift is for all who ask and believe. I do not speak in other tongues in Church or around other people who do not understand. This is between me and God and I want all that God wants me to have. Hope this helps. A Christain, Joann Any further questains please feel free to email me at jmmgjmrtn@earthlink.net Hi George, I believe Acts 8:14-16 addreesses this post best.. 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) As believers the next step is to receive the Holy Spirit by faith. There is no 'work' involved. Without a little more input from josiebible, I can't know her testimony as to where she was and what the circumstances of her yielding were, but it appears that she came to the understanding that tongues accompanies the Holy Spirit and she simply stepped into that truth by faith. That truly is all there is to it. Once we cease to resist and doubt that it is God's will to fill us and that speaking in tongues is the first sign of stepping from one level to another. There is no great effort needed. She effortlessly received. You can do the same in your own prayer closet. All believers have the presence of the Holy Spirit in some degree, but when one receives the fullness with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues, they are in a new place, a more intimate place. And the transition is notable, detectable. Sorry, I have no words to adequately express it. But does that answer your question? Also josie said she does not believe in speaking in her 'prayer language' in church or during service I should say. I agree that one should not speak out in the prayer language causing a distraction from the flow of the service. However, to pray quietly not distracting or during the alter service when praying for someone to pray in the Spirit quietly if the Holy Spirit so leads. 1 Corinthians 14.. Paul spoke in tongues, but the gift of speaking in tongues during a service is different. My E-mail address is franh@tvsa.com. God bless |