[Quix]

Sigh.

A very close friend has had a long habit of going to various Native American tribes and ministering to them.

In one short month's time once--she had visited 3 different tribes. During the closing prayer at each one, she'd prayed quietly--barely audibly--in tongues.

EACH TIME, an old man or old woman who had been standing next to her in the circle would ask her where she had learned the old, formal, eloquent version of their language. She had no idea she'd been speaking their language. They then told her in EACH case that she had presented a wonderful poetic version of The Gospel story.

I realize your construction on reality may not allow for the TRUTH of this to sink in. But at least the possiblity exists that Holy Spirit might be ever ready to broaden your spiritual and Scriptural understanding. Of course, you have some control over His success with you on that score, or not.

[drstevej]

***EACH TIME, an old man or old woman who had been standing next to her in the circle would ask her where she had learned the old, formal, eloquent version of their language. ***

Assuming this account is true (and I don't dispute it) this sounds more like the biblical gift than much of the ecstatic speech around today.