Power Tongues International
“He who speaks in tongues edifies himself…” (1Cor 14:4).
1. Our work group has a two-fold objective:
A. To coach and develop the gift of tongues in the individual; to develop the habit of using one's prayer tongue often throughout the day.
B. Praying this way as a group we edify and confirm each other at the same time we are accomplishing many spiritual things as God leads.
2. We learn to deal with our personal issues before we begin and set them aside. If an issue keeps surfacing, focus on it and pray it through in tongues. God will set it straight. You will know when it is dealt with and it's time to move on.
3. We ask for a generous heart so we can seek God's prayer in faith, expressing what he wants us to pray for.
4. We have a new realization that it's 'not about me,’ but about what's on God's heart and what the body of Christ may need.
5. The extended prayer tongues requires physical stamina and a resolute determination to press on in faith even though our minds may begin to wander or our spirits get weary. Often it's because we've overcome weariness and pushed through that the most power is manifest and prayers are most effective. (During the time in tongues it’s important to have a ‘coach’ to exhort the participants to press on.)
6. Throughout the time in tongues the Lord directs us, much like an invisible orchestra director, and at some point we just end in unison. After we have stopped praying in tongues we share and make note of what people receive from the Lord. It’s amazing how much the visions and prayers of the individuals are in synch with each other. We confirm and build on each other’s focus. There's a deep refreshing strengthening as we share.
7. There's no right or wrong way to do this, especially when a solid gathering prayer is prayed at the outset. What is prayed for we believe in faith that it has happened.
8. We end the time with a prayer that 'seals' in all that God has accomplished, and one that cleanses us from anything out of order that may have clung to us.
9. To recap: We begin with prayer, asking for the Holy Spirit to deepen and guide our prayer time. We take authority over any negative spirit activity that would interfere and we invite the Lord to expand our understanding of and use of tongues. We pray in tongues until the Holy Spirit stops us. We share the words, visions, scriptures, prayers that the Lord brings forth during our tongues time. We close in prayer, remaining on time with a clear start and end time. (1 ½ hours from arrival to departure has been our timeframe.)
