Twenty years ago, at my church’s summer youth camp, our youth pastor did an altar call for all who wanted to receive the gift of tongues. I prayed for the gift, but nothing happened. I sat and watched as everyone around me began to speak in tongues. I remember the envy I felt at the precious gifts they had received, not knowing I had received the same gift but was too scared to utilize it because, for the longest time, I was warned not to blaspheme against the Spirit. For years after, as I would worship or pray, I would have this immense desire to release these unknown words, but again, I stifled them because I was afraid I would be sinning against the Spirit. Twenty years this went on!! Finally, my sister introduced me to Pastor Roberta. She explained how the gift works and how the Spirit will speak; I needed only to open my mouth to allow Him. I realized then those immense urges, the ticking my tongue was doing, was the gift I had been suppressing the whole time. With Roberta’s help, I was able to break the barrier I had unknowingly put up. Since then, I have found myself speaking, praying, and singing in tongues and being blessed immensely!
Sona