Can someone explain their view of a "Prayer Language" to me?

Question

I have done quite a bit of research pertaining to speaking in tongues, "glōssa"....and formed a view on speaking in tongues and/or having a prayer language, but I'm really curious as to what the people who pray in a prayer language have to say. Do you physically know what you're praying, like are you thinking the words in English, and it comes out in your Prayer Language? Or do you think and understand the Prayer Language?

Or am I way off? I'm really curious as to what you have to say...

Obviously this is a question for Christians, based off the writings of Paul and how he is constantly talking about the gift of Tongues throughout his Epistles...

That's exactly what I've always thought--lol I pray in English and He hears me...but someone brought this up the other day, and I've overheard people praying this "prayer language" or whatever, so it got me curious. It seems they're not just blowing smoke, because it sounds like similar words come out...so it appears it's a language of some sort--but where does it come from? How does it work?

But yeah to go with you Esther--the tax collector's prayer was heard by God because he prayed from his heart--1 Samuel 16:7 says man looks at the outward, but God looks at the heart.

So yeah, I pray from the bottom of my heart (in English haha)...but I'm really just curious as to what this supposed "Prayer Language" is all about...

Answer 1

I have no idea what this means. I talk to God like a normal person, and He hears me just fine.

Answer 2

This is experiential only.
Your prayer language serves two functions.
1. When you do not know what to pray concerning a situation the Holy Spirit (if allowed) will pray through you concerning that situation.
2. To edify (or build up) yourself. A brain study was done at ORU back a few years ago that showed that the subjects immune systems increased by 30%+- after praying in their prayer language.
All additional brain activity was located in a part of the brain otherwise not used.

Sometime I know what I have prayed (after the fact) via gift of interpretation, other times not. The only things that God has for me is good and only good so it really does not matter what the Holy Spirit is praying through me. I know that its good for me.

Answer 3

When I was as young as 5, I would go to my grandparent's pentacostal church in a rural setting. I would hear many or most of them "speaking in tongues", and praying in tongues. I didn't really try to rationalize what was going on, and I certainly didn't burst out and start mocking or laughing because of it. I wasn't fearful either. I also attended a spirit-filled church as an adult. Again, I heard, even some of my siblings, praying in tongues. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is a spiritual gift of faith. If someone wants to be filled, they have to have ultimate faith in the belief that it is possible. I asked my brother, who has been filled often in his life, whether or not he knew what he was saying. He said "no", but the language sounded like Aramaic, the language in which Jesus spoke. It is also spoken in prose-like languages, almost like poetry to song. I have seen others transfixed for hours, sweating and exhausted afterwards. They are physically drained, but are aware that they were speaking or praying in tongues. It is spiritually uplifting, there is no fear, and it is perceived as a gift. Also, in settings where this occurs, there is usually a "translator" who has the gift of translation, and knows through the Spirit what is and has been said. Otherwise, in some cases, others may think that it can be the voices of demons. In that case,it is said that the language would not be in a certain pattern, such as prose-like. There would be more growl-like sounds. Everything has an opposite, even in the spirit world. Before it happens someone prays over the congregation & asks the Holy Spirit to enter into them and to fill them with His blessing, and to rebuke Satan or demons from filtering in. It's a strange experience to witness. I've never spoken or prayed in tongues, but I know that it exists. To understand it fully is to have the gift from God to do so. Otherwise, like me, I know its true, and I don't have to understand every detail to know it. I've seen and heard it.

Answer 4

It also says some will speak and some dont speak. There are different gifts. No matter what natural or spiritual language you pray with, its your own personal sincere relationship you have with HIM that is beneficial. HE is your FATHER, but with the utmost respect, worship and fervency. Talking is just as beneficial as praying. Constant and consistent communication is the key. Personally, Ive heard and seen people speak with unknown tongues, yet I am glad I wouldnt do somethings they do, just like I wouldnt do things other people do. Obedience is better than sacrifice(s). If you seek to speak in unknown tongues thats ok, seek and you will find. Nevertheless, if you speak now and ten years later need to repent for something, what good does it do for you? Study and obey, thats where your peace and happiness will prosper.

Answer 5

All prayers are delivered to God by the Holy Spirit. Through Jesus, because of His relationship with us.

For me, prayer language is a deep spiritual prayer to God. Different from regular prayer because if is from a hurting or thankful praising spirit that doesn't know what to say.

Yes, one knows the thought of what they are praying about but, they do not form words that can be understood by others. This is when praying alone.

God tells us that when we pray with others, we should be praying in a language that they understand or have an interpreter, so they can agree with us.

This is my view of prayer language.

Answer 6

"For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful." "in the spirit he speaketh mysteries". No, I don't understand what I'm saying. And I believe I'm not meant to. It happened to me once or twice, that I recognized a name or word from another language (another language which I don't speak myself). This has happened to a friend, too, and after that her prayer language suddenly changed. It has happened to me that I have understood what another person was praying in tongues, because his prayer language was Latin. This man was not naturally able to speak or understand Latin. His native language is German and he has learned English in school, which is his only foreign language. And I have heard many similar testimonies from others.

Answer 7

I don't believe I have ever spoken in tongues, As far as prayer I can help, I speak to God like I'm talking to my father. It's great because my father is the creator and sustainer of life, but you need to be very careful when you speak. He some times disciplines those that he loves. I know this personally. Satan does to we met.