Am I doing wrong?

[Denise37]

When I was little & we'd go 2 church, I was alwayz fascinated when ppl spoke in tongues.. When I turned 18 God gave me the gift of speaking in tongues 2!

But, is it wrong 4 me 2 ask God 4 the gift of interpretation of tongues?? I use 2 pray 4 it all the time when I was younger, but I had it in ma heart 2 start praying 4 it again 2day.. I don't want God 2 think or feel that I'm questioning Him, cuz I'm not @ all.. but it'd b awesome & He knows how much it'd mean 2 me.

[nebula]

But, is it wrong 4 me 2 ask God 4 the gift of interpretation of tongues??

Of course not! Paul encouraged such.

[~candice~]

Absolutely not!

1 Cor 14

¹ Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. ² For anyone who speaks in a tongue^[a] does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. ³But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. ⁴ Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. ⁵ I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,^[b] but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,^[c] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.

I'd ask for prophesy too .

[He giveth more grace]

As the ladies before me say, no, it is not wrong, but check to see if your purpose for such gift is pure. The gifts are ministering tools to help and bless the church with. The Bible tells us that faith works by love, the gifts, let me put it this way, doesn't "work" unless you love the people in your church (each and every one). Yes, pray, and with love in place you may experience that gift in your life, but remember it's not your gift, it is the person who are bless by it, who receives it. Paul said that the Corinthian desired to be an vessel for the ministry gifts, yet show I a more excellent way and that way was - love.

May you have as many gifts as you will according to the level of your love.

[Denise37]

Well thank u guys SO much.. I knew I had it in my heart 4 a reason..

My Lord Jesus,

I wanna thank u God, 4 being so great.. u never fail me.. I ask that u bless these 3 for being so helpful 2 me, God. I thank u 4 having special servants like them, God. I ask that u be with them always & that they b light where ever they go.. thank u again God.. Amen

[He giveth more grace]

Well thank u guys SO much.. I knew I had it in my heart 4 a reason..

My Lord Jesus,

I wanna thank u God, 4 being so great.. u never fail me.. I ask that u bless these 3 for being so helpful 2 me, God. I thank u 4 having special servants like them, God. I ask that u be with them always & that they b light where ever they go.. thank u again God.. Amen

You are quite welcome, it is good to see you heart for ministry and just like Nebula stated, the Bible encourages us to seek the gifts. I myself have excerised the Spiritual gifts just my prayer language.

[Beans1989]

ok what is prophesy i have heared meany talk about it but i have no clue what it is

[rjp34652]

ok what is prophesy i have heared meany talk about it but i have no clue what it is

The definition of prophecy depends upon the context in which its used.

Typically and Biblically it meant preaching, holding forth on the Good Book, public speaking, sermonizing, etc.

It did NOT usually refer to predictions of the future even though that context is legitimate.

The most important aspect of Protestant Christian worship today is Entertainment; the dog and pony show, Las Vegas style productions of music singing and dancing, televised gospel, the Big Grin on Sunday morning. It has little or nothing to do with intense sincere personal worship of God in the name of Jesus Christ.

True prophecy is Biblically based speaking - usually in church, sometimes predicting the future, always Christ centered.

"If there is a decay of conscience, the pulpit is responsible for it. If the public press lacks moral discernment, the pulpit is responsible for it. If the church is degenerate and worldly, the pulpit is responsible for it. If the world loses its interest in Christianity, the pulpit is responsible for it. If Satan rules in our halls of legislation, the pulpit is responsible for it. If our politics become so corrupt that their very foundations of our government are ready to fall away, the pulpit is responsible for it."

- Charles Finney

If predictions are what you want, try this one on for size; America is presently under the judgment of God. We've turned our collective back on Him, told Him to hit the road and to stop interfering with our lives. In answer to this He has done as we have asked and allowed us to wander down a wide road that leads to destruction.

I met a girl who sang the blues

And I asked her for some happy news

But she just smiled and turned away

I went down to the sacred store

Where I'd heard the music years before

But the man there said the music wouldn't play

And in the streets the children screamed

The lovers cried, and the poets dreamed

But not a word was spoken

The church bells all were broken

And the three men I admire most-

the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost-

They caught the last train for the coast

The day the music died

And they were singing

bye bye Miss American Pie

Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry

Them good ol' boys were drinking whiskey and rye, singing...

This'll be the day that I die

This'll be the day that I die

- American Pie lyrics by Don Mclean

but that's just me, hollering from the choir loft...

Edited August 12, 2012 by rjp34652

[Prycejosh1987]

On 2/6/2012 at 11:16 PM, Denise37 said:

When I was little & we'd go 2 church, I was alwayz fascinated when ppl spoke in tongues.. When I turned 18 God gave me the gift of speaking in tongues 2!

But, is it wrong 4 me 2 ask God 4 the gift of interpretation of tongues?? I use 2 pray 4 it all the time when I was younger, but I had it in ma heart 2 start praying 4 it again 2day.. I don't want God 2 think or feel that I'm questioning Him, cuz I'm not @ all.. but it'd b awesome & He knows how much it'd mean 2 me.

Keep using your faith, but remember that that is not what is important, but what is important is fighting for the fruits of the spirit and not the interpretation of tongues. That doesnt have much meaning unless your a mass crowd preacher like billy graham, or maybe Joel Osteen. The fruits however are extremely important because they support spiritual growth.