Growing up in the Church of Christ nothing was mentioned about God's gift of tongues. If it was it was for bible times and doesn't happen today. So when I met my husband, a hispanic pentecostal, I was a little taken back when I observed others speaking in tongues. For a long time I thought it was great that others experience it but still, deep down, thought it wasn't for me. After being in the pentecostal church for 7 years and married for 5, we had moved to Texas and completed membership with a non-demoniational church. They held a "Holy Spirit Encounter" for those who have not yet received the spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues. It was part of leadership and membership classes so we went. I guess I don't know what I was expecting but I am sure I wasn't expecting to leave there any different then I walked in. After listening to the Pastor holding the class tell stories for hours I finally made a comment to God..."If you want to give me this gift go ahead and hurry up so I can get out of here and go home!" Great attitude, right? Well what every it was something broke inside of me. The control left and by the end of the night I was speaking in tongues and I couldn't stop! Wailing and weeping...the language was powerful! I tried to stop but I couldn't. I tried to open my eyes or get off the floor...I had no control. Finally I was uttering "Thank You, Jesus!" over and over again. Finally something I understood! I don't know how I was effective without it before! I couldn't imagine not having it now.
This gift is available to any that will accept it. Loose control! Let HIM take over every part of your life...including your tongue!
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