Are you ready to go the next level in your prayer life? If so, the Holy Spirit has provided a way for you to get there! Through His ministry, you can tap into the awesome power of praying in the Spirit, or in tongues. These perfect prayers connect you to God like nothing else. These perfect prayers connect you to God like nothing else. First Corinthians 14:2 in The Amplified Bible says, "For one who speaks in an [unknown] tongue speaks not to men but to God…." When you pray in the Spirit, you are not only speaking one-on-one with God, but you are also tapping into His wisdom. The very answers you seek are being spoken over your life. Living waters (wisdom) will flow out of your innermost being, which is your human, reborn spirit (John 7:38, AMP).

Satan operates in the realm of the soul (mind, will and emotions). When you pray in your native language, or in your understanding, he knows what you are saying and can bring in fear, doubt and unbelief to contaminate your faith. Then, instead of confidently praying in the results you desire, you may be tempted to pray fearfully, out of emotion and without the Word of God as your foundation. Praying in tongues, on the other hand, enables you to bypass your soul, build yourself up in your most holy faith and keep yourself in the love of God (Jude 1:20-21).

I like to think of tongues as "Morse Code" between the Father and His children. You are able to transmit top-secret information to heaven, and the devil is unable to break the code. This makes praying in the Spirit a powerful tool for believers. For instance, if you are trying to get out of debt, begin by speaking what God's Word has to say about your finances. Then "seal the deal" by praying in the Spirit and not in your natural language.

Romans 8:26 says, "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." When you pray in tongues, you not only have the power of God's Word behind you, but the Holy Spirit also prays the perfect prayer that gives you wisdom and the steps you need to take to overcome challenges. However, you must be sure to release your faith for the interpretation. First Corinthians 14:13 encourages you to pray so that you may interpret. As with all things, practice makes perfect--so don't quit thanking God for the interpretation even if you don't receive it right away. It will come! Once you have been given the interpretation, you will have the faith you need to proceed with God's instructions. What a wonderful way to derail Satan and keep him out of your affairs!

If you don't have a prayer language, ask God to fill you with this precious gift of the Spirit. Remember, as with any gift from God, you must receive it by faith. Then, open your mouth and let the Holy Spirit speak through you. Although it may sound strange to you, continue to speak as the Spirit leads you. A word of caution: be cautious not to get "deep" or "hyper-spiritual" with it and attempt to do things like cast out demons in tongues or rely solely on tongues for edification rather than on the Word of God. Instead, use your prayer language to propel your prayer life to a level in God that you cannot get to by natural means. Stir yourself up to believe God for the "super" and the answers to the mysteries in your life!