Subject: What Are the Benefits
by Rick Welborne
1 Corinthians 14:14-15 (NKJV)
14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
15 What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding.
14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
15 What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding.
--Praying in the Holy Spirit is praying in tongues…One of the reasons you want to be filled with Holy Spirit is so that you will have the privilege of praying in the Spirit.
--So what are the benefits of being able to pray in the Spirit? Probably 90% of my private prayer is done praying in tongues or in the Spirit.
--Please note (this is where many get confused) there is a difference in our praying in the Spirit as our prayer language and giving a message in tongues in corporate worship.
--Same essence and same Spirit – different function. One edifies the individual and the other edifies the body of Christ…Chapter 14 was to give instruction in use and also correction for misuse.
1. When you pray in the Holy Spirit God is allowing you to speak directly to Him.
1 Corinthians 14:2 (NKJV)
2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God…
2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God…
2. When you pray in the Holy Spirit God is giving you power to build yourself up.
1 Corinthians 14:4 (NKJV)
4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
1 Corinthians 14:4 (NLT)
4 A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.
4 A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.
Jude 1:20-21 (NKJV)
20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
3. When you pray in the Holy Spirit God can reveal hidden wisdom to you.
1 Corinthians 14:13-14 (NKJV)
13 Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
13 Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
4. When we pray in the Holy Spirit God helps through our weaknesses.
Romans 8:26 (NKJV)
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses…
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses…
5. When we pray in the Holy Spirit God will give direction to our prayer.
Romans 8:26 (NKJV)
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought…
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought…
6. When we pray in the Holy Spirit God will allow Him to make intercession for us.
Romans 8:26 (NKJV)
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
7. When we pray in the Holy Spirit God will give us the assurance He knows our hearts and He also knows the mind of Holy Spirit.
Romans 8:27 (NKJV)
27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is…
27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is…
--Pastor Rick, what does that mean? While we are praying in the Spirit we do not have to worry if we are miscommunicating with God…He knows our hearts and our motives and He knows what Holy Spirit is thinking.
8. When we pray in the Holy Spirit God is directing us to pray the will of God.
Romans 8:27 (NKJV)
27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
9. When we are praying in the Holy Spirit God is directing us in spiritual warfare.
Ephesians 6:10-18 (NKJV)
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—
10. When we pray in the Holy Spirit God will give us power to be witnesses…to tell others.
Acts 1:8 (NKJV)
8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
Acts 4:29-31 (NKJV)
29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word,
30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus."
31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word,
30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus."
31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
My exhortation to you:
1. Pray in the Spirit as much as you can.
2. Pray in the Spirit when you are struggling and need encouragement.
3. Pray in the Spirit when you need wisdom for something.
4. Pray in the Spirit when you feel weak or temptation is coming your way.
5. Pray in the Spirit when you pray for others and for yourself…you are interceding before God.
6. Pray in the Spirit when you do not fully know what the will of God is…all the time.
7. Pray in the Spirit when you are in spiritual warfare…tear down strongholds.
8. Pray in the Spirit when you have an opportunity to share Christ.
9. Pray in the Spirit for your leadership and church knowing you are praying God’s will.
10. What do I do if I have not been filled with Holy Spirit power and I do not have this prayer language yet? Pray until He fills you and then, keep on praying.
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