The Gifts of the Spirit: The Gift of Tongues Day 3 - The Private Use of Tongues for Prayer and Edification

Awakened to Deliver – Different Kinds of Tongues

Week 31, Day 3: The Private Use of Tongues – Prayer and Edification

Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 14:4 (NASB 2020)

“The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but the one who prophesies edifies the church.”

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Episode Highlights

• Private tongues are Spirit-led prayer meant to edify and strengthen the believer.

• Paul never discourages private use of tongues—in fact, he models it and promotes it.

• Praying in tongues allows the Holy Spirit to speak mysteries and divine secrets through you.

• Romans 8 reveals that Spirit-led groanings intercede in alignment with God’s perfect will.

• Jude 20 shows that praying in the Spirit builds up your most holy faith.

• Praying in tongues is a weapon in spiritual warfare and brings breakthrough where natural words fail.

• The Church must stop fearing controversy and start stewarding this gift in the secret place.

• Private tongues aren’t a sign of superiority—they’re a sign of surrender.

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Scriptures to Reflect On

• 1 Corinthians 14:4 – “The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself…”

• 1 Corinthians 14:2 – Speaking in tongues is communication directly to God.

• Romans 8:26–27 – The Spirit intercedes with groanings too deep for words.

• Jude 1:20 – “Building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.”

• 1 Corinthians 14:18 – Paul thanks God for praying in tongues more than all.

• Ephesians 6:18 – “Pray at all times in the Spirit…”

• Luke 11:13 – God gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask.

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Takeaway Thought

Private tongues are not about hype—they are about holy communion. They are how we partner with the Spirit when human language fails. This gift builds you up when the world tears you down. It connects your spirit directly to God’s will. Don’t neglect it. Don’t fear it. Ask in faith, yield in obedience, and experience the power that comes when the Holy Spirit prays through you.

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Music Credits

• “Paphos” by Mountaineer

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Call to Action

Have you asked for the gift of tongues in your private prayer life? Don’t let fear or misunderstanding keep you from deeper intimacy with God. Begin by asking, then yield your heart. Let the Spirit pray through you—especially when your own words fall short. Tomorrow, we’ll explore the public use of tongues and the importance of interpretation and order in the Church.