8/2/2022
1 Corinthians 12, Paul tells introduces the gifts from Holy Spirit. There are nine gifts that we can draw from….
So I’m not a scholar… let’s break this down into my language. During Bible study, we have talked many times about the gifts from God. Word of wisdom, words of knowledge, faith, healing, working of miracles, prophecy, divers kinds of tongues, and interpretation of tongues- listed in 1 Corin 12: 8-10. Verse 11 goes on to say- the Spirit has divided these gifts to every man severally as his will. (part my paraphrase). Paul goes on to tell us that we are all part of one body…. which just reminds me that community is where God wants us to be! We thrive within a body of Christ…. even prayer has more power when we are gathered together.
I put my trust in God. I know that Jesus gives us all these gifts- as we need them. The scriptures tell us that He equips us to go through the battle. I don’t believe that those gifts are something that we have all the time. We have the gifts that keep our intimacy with God and to work among Christ’s community.
Yesterday, I received my prayer language. During morning prayer, on my knees, I gave everything to God. And in return He answered what was on my heart. At first it was pictures of different letters, letter combinations in my mind. As I read them out-loud, my language started to pour out. It was surreal! The energy that was flowing through me was nothing short of a miracle. The longer I talked the deeper the words came from- provoking even a physical reaction. I stopped talking and controlled my breathing.
There was such a rush! I know no other words to describe it! I had no idea what I was saying but my body knew. My soul knew.
I was able to provoke this same reaction for hours. Walking became difficult, even standing, because of the rush of energy flowing through me. God is so good!
Dear readers- this was not the first time I tried getting my prayer language. I even freaked myself out and had to call a friend to pray for me- because I had a completely different reaction. That was months ago. So on March 17, 2022- I put this request on my vision board. Actually I put- “Jesus help me pray out loud!”. And he officially answered on 8/2/2022. Not my timing, but HIS. This is a perfect example of not giving in to my human. Less then 5 months after writing this and God wasn’t letting me receive this gift because I didn’t fully surrender myself until recently. I was baptized on 7/17/22, and have been faithfully spending time with Him everyday. I’ve faithfully listened to the Holy Spirit and obeyed Him. I prayed for vulnerability and gave my ALL to Him.
God gave me what was truly on my heart. I wept. I obeyed. I was blessed. Yesterday was an amazing day.
What are you seeking from God? What are you expecting from Him that you haven’t received? Check your human! Look deep into your heart and give all parts of you to Him…. and wait.
Your still alive so GOD’s not done!!
-Tabi