Father, thank you for helping me to follow the way of love and to eagerly pursue spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

When I speak in an unknown tongue, I do not speak to men, but to God. No one understands what I am saying, because I am speaking mysteries with my spirit.

When I prophesy, on the other hand, I speak to people in a language that they can understand so that they can be strengthened, encouraged and comforted. This is the very purpose of spiritual gifts. (1 Cor. 14:1-2)

Father, I am zealous and eager to cultivate and operate in spiritual gifts in my life, but mostly I desire to excel in those gifts that edify the entire church. Therefore if I have an unction to speak in tongues to the church, I will pray that I may interpret what I say. (1 Cor. 14:12-13)