Note 18 at 1 Cor. 14:14: This is one of the great advantages of speaking in tongues (see note 4 at v. 2, p. 943). Our born- again (see note 2 at Jn. 3:3, p. 92) spirit is perfect (Heb. 10:10,14; 12:23). Our born-again spirit has the mind of Christ (see note 6 at 1 Cor. 2:16, p. 870). It has all the power of Christ (Eph. 1:18-20). It is complete (Col. 2:9-10). Therefore, when we are praying from our spirit, we are praying with the mind of Christ, using our most holy faith (Jude 20).

Too often our mind, with all its wrong thinking and unbelief, gets in the way. Praying in tongues bypasses our mind and allows our spirit to have unhindered communion with the Father.