Psalm 141:3a Set a guard over my mouth, LORD….
Sometimes it’s hard to stop words from coming out of my mouth, even when I *know* they should not be said, even when my mental filter screams, “Do. NOT. Say. That!!” Lord, please set a guard over my mouth. Let everything pass through Your filter. Help me not to say things unless they uplift others and point them to you.
Psalm 141:3b …keep watch over the door of my lips.
But You know me, Lord. I over analyze everything. What if someone is doing something wrong (like not following directions, breaking the law, or being cruel to others)? Help me know when and how to speak up to protect Your people (ALL Your people) from harm. Help me know how to be uplifting and encouraging, pointing others to You even then.
Psalm 141:4a Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers….
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for these ideas that I ponder in the quiet of my heart. Help me to draw closer to You in every thought, word, and action and to point others to You as well. Amen.
Psalm 141:4b …do not let me eat their delicacies.
Have a blessed day.