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Praying in the Mind vs Praying in the Spirit

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There's several [Speaking in Tongues] Threads out there, but none of them seem to be breaking down why Paul discussed the benefits of doing both.   Paul basically bragged about speaking in Tongues the most compared to everyone else, and [then] turns around and clarifies he would rather pray in [my example English] for all to [understand] when gathered, rather than be able to speak a thousands words in Tongues in that same setting.

 

So, what's the Difference?

 

For me, Praying in the Mind is speaking to God in my own Language like I am having a conversation in attempt to edify God.  

But Praying in the Spirit through the Gift of Tongues, is where God Divinely intervenes.

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10 minutes ago, kingdombrat said:

There's several [Speaking in Tongues] Threads out there, but none of them seem to be breaking down why Paul discussed the benefits of doing both.   Paul basically bragged about speaking in Tongues the most compared to everyone else, and [then] turns around and clarifies he would rather pray in [my example English] for all to [understand] when gathered, rather than be able to speak a thousands words in Tongues in that same setting.

 

So, what's the Difference?

 

For me, Praying in the Mind is speaking to God in my own Language like I am having a conversation in attempt to edify God.  

But Praying in the Spirit through the Gift of Tongues, is where God Divinely intervenes.

If you have something you want to say to the Lord, I think you just say it.

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1 minute ago, johnthebaptist said:

If you have something you want to say to the Lord, I think you just say it.

Amen!

 

And every prayer that originates in our minds begins with simply [Talking to God].   But it is still only Praying in the Mind, not Praying in the Spirit.   

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1 hour ago, kingdombrat said:

But Praying in the Spirit through the Gift of Tongues, is where God Divinely intervenes

I'd be interested to know the scripture where that statement is located.
Thanks kingdombrat.................

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In a Church with people Paul would rather speak five words formed in his mind than 10,000 in tongues where no one would understand. Do you see?

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5 hours ago, johnthebaptist said:

If you have something you want to say to the Lord, I think you just say it.

 

3 hours ago, Sower said:

I'd be interested to know the scripture where that statement is located.
Thanks kingdombrat.................

We can allow the Holy Spirit takes over our prayer with Glosolalia when the burden is so grief.

 

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7 hours ago, kingdombrat said:

There's several [Speaking in Tongues] Threads out there, but none of them seem to be breaking down why Paul discussed the benefits of doing both.   Paul basically bragged about speaking in Tongues the most compared to everyone else, and [then] turns around and clarifies he would rather pray in [my example English] for all to [understand] when gathered, rather than be able to speak a thousands words in Tongues in that same setting.

 

So, what's the Difference?

 

For me, Praying in the Mind is speaking to God in my own Language like I am having a conversation in attempt to edify God.  

But Praying in the Spirit through the Gift of Tongues, is where God Divinely intervenes.

God intervenes in our prayers. We dont need to speak in tongues for God to hear and answer us.

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6 hours ago, TheBlade said:

In a Church with people Paul would rather speak five words formed in his mind than 10,000 in tongues where no one would understand. Do you see?

I see that Paul is talking about confusion concerning others not familiar with Speaking in Tongues and nothing more.  But still, Paul still [BRAGS] about Speaking Tongues more than anyone else.   So the basis and majority when Paul Speaks in Tongues is in privacy.   But clearly and obviously this does not mean Speaking in Tongues have ceased.

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59 minutes ago, Whyme said:

God intervenes in our prayers. We dont need to speak in tongues for God to hear and answer us.

Agreed!

But since there is a clear difference between praying in our human mind VS praying in the Spirit of God, which prayer has MORE POWER?

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1 minute ago, kingdombrat said:

Agreed!

But since there is a clear difference between praying in our human mind VS praying in the Spirit of God, which prayer has MORE POWER?

The one which comes from a contrite and obedient heart. (John 9:31)

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