Set a watch , O Lord, before my mouth , keep the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3
Life point :
Often because I know that I need help with my mouth on a daily basis. I want the Holy Spirit to convict me when I’m talking too much, when I’m saying things I should not, when I’m speaking negatively, when I’m complaining, when I’m sounding harsh or engaging in any other kinds of evil speaking.
Anything that offends God in our conversation needs to be eliminated. That’s why we need to pray continually “ Set a guard, O Lord before my mouth, keep watch at the door of my lips.
Another scripture on the importance of watching what we say is Psalm 17:3 “ I have purposed that my mouth shall not transgress” . This says we need to plan to keep our mouths from speaking bad or negative things.
Whatever we do in this life of faith, we must do it on purpose. Discipline is a choice. It is not necessarily easy but it begins with a quality decision. During difficult times when the storm is raging, we will need to purpose to keep our mouths from transgressing.
A third scripture that I pray on this subject is Psalm 19:14 “ Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight O Lord, my firm impenetrable Rock and Redeemer “
Child of God are you having difficulty with your mouth? Pray the Word. It is God’s Word that carries the power of the Holy Spirit . Let these scriptures be the cry of your heart.
Be sincere in your desire to gain victory in this area and as you seek God for His help, you will begin to notice that you are changing. This is what the Lord has done for me and He can do it for you too. All those who follow God ordained guidelines get God ordained results.
Prayer:
Pray this prayer of commitment to exercise control over your mouth “ Lord I pray that You will help me to develop sensitivity to the Holy Spirit concerning all manner of my conversation. I don’t want to be stubborn. I want to move in Your direction with only a gentle nudge from You. Place a guard over my lips and let all the words of my mouth be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord my Strength and my Redeemer in Jesus name I pray Amen “
