A lot is at stake in what we say today. Thank You that Jesus is my Saviour and has promised to be with me throughout the long,night timehours. 0000003286 00000 n It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of ones life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. This humble prayer we make in Jesus Precious Name. - Proverbs 18:21 Lord God, we worship you, O Loving God, and reverently acknowledge you as our Father in heaven. In Jesus' name, AMEN. What kind of impact do your words have? You have said that old age and a grey head of hair is a crown of glory when found in those that are declared righteous, by faith. Help me to consistently share the Gospel with others, so that my words can be offered as fruit to others, and as life to Your eternal kingdom. . 0000056817 00000 n Cte dIvoire Ridicule can also take the form of making light of someones sorrow. And I say to you that every careless word what men shall speak, they shall render account for it in the day of judgement. I pray that with every passing year, I may grow in grace and wisdom, through an increasing knowledge of my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. France Proverbs is filled with verses about both the positive and negative aspects of the tongue. Dear God, I know that it is Your will to help those that are afflicted, to support the weak, to provide for the widows and orphans and to help those that are in need.Use my hands to be of service to those in need, and use my voice to speak words of healing and encouragement to those that are afflicted and in distress. Read full chapter Proverbs 17 Proverbs 19 New International Version (NIV) Swaziland ", Matthew Henry adds this helpful explanation: "The testimony of our consciences will be for us, or against us, according as we have or have not governed our tongues well. Heavenly Father, thank You for putting us in families and for the roles and responsibilities You ordained within the family unit. 30 0 obj <>stream It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the . I thank You that because of Him, I am accepted in the Beloved and clothed with His righteousness. Encouragement provides the home team advantage. When we walk and speak in the power of the Holy Spirit, we defeat the enemy. Malaysia Virgin Islands, British Name-calling is not funny to the one derided. Tongues can give hope to the despairing, advance understanding, and spread the gospel. May I not follow my ownheart, but always be guided into the path of righteousness by You. Help me, in all things, to make my heart attentive to Your wisdom - and I pray thatI may not be mesmerised by the foolish wisdom of the world, but resolutely seek the Lord with all my heart, and with all my soul, and with all my strength for Your eternal praise and glory. Macao Help me follow the path of righteousness and mercy. Togo Australia I was reminded in those moments to watch my tongue and speak words that would uplift and bless others. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having . 2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in airing an opinion. Lord, I want to be willing to beconformed into the beautiful likeness of Christ, and although this may at timesbe painful. Encourage the disheartened, help the weak,be patient with everyone (1 Thessalonians 5:14). 18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends. Niger Jon Bloom serves as teacher and cofounder of Desiring God. Korea, Democratic People s Republic of Understand the power of speech. Prayer - 1. And, if by our words we must be justified or condemned, death and life are, no doubt, in the power of the tongue.". In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Thank You, thatI have been given the free-will to make choices in life, and a sound mind with which to think and consider different options. Pitcairn and receives favor from the Lord. With my tongue, in the name of Jesus Christ, I speak life into every area of my life, in Jesus name, amen . Sao Tome and Principe It takes words to bless someone, a powerful and life-giving act, and it takes words to curse someone, bringing death. www.intercessorsarise.org, 7 Myths about Modesty Christians Should Stop Believing, 8 Reasons Why It's Hard to Separate from a Narcissist, The Unexpected Food That Sparked a Reformation, Boy Turns All The Judges In Seconds With Dont Stop Believin Audition, 13-Year-Old Turns Into Viral Sensation With 'Moon River' Blind Audition - Audition Videos, 30 Morning Prayers to Start Each Day with God, 6 Guiding Verses about Family Relationships. Encourage more than you critique. Seychelles A self-righteous heart produces a judgmental tongue. Give me a peaceful night sleep I pray. Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of I recognise the responsibility on fathers, mothers, and grandparents in bringing up their children and grandchildren in the fear of the Lord. 0000057814 00000 n Chile the spring of wisdom, a running brook. here yields no satisfactory sense." [1] Hooke preferred this; "A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach." [2] A friends family called her Little Dummy growing up. 2. CHAPTER 18. Poland Belgium They can stop anger or stir it up ( Proverbs 15:1 ). Such talk harms peoples mental and moral well-being. Rebellion against you, Lord, is the surest way of endangering our soul and putting it into needless jeopardy, binding us in irrevocable chains of ignominy. Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. Sharp words -Sharp words cut and slice like a chefs knife. NKJV Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. I pray that in Your grace, You would wake me up in the morning, ready to praise You for all Your goodness and grace to me and to all men. Zambia Required fields are marked *. Loving Father, I dowant to please You, but I recognise that simply trusting Your Word, applying it in my life, and looking to Jesus, is of far greater worth than anything I myselfcan offer You. 15 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Thank You Father that You know all things and that I can trust myself, my family, my friends, my work, my home, my finances, my relationships, my need and necessities into Your hands. The tongue, according as it is used, deals forth life or death; for speech is the picture of the mind (comp. Loving Father, thank you for Your correction, for I know that Your discipline is for my good and for Your eternal glory. I know Lord in my heart that I am not alone, because You are with me, which is the real reason that I am praying to You now, because You promised to be with me and never to leave me or forsake me, even when everyone else does. Lady Wisdom in Proverbs 8:17 represents God's infinite wisdom. 23 The poor plead for mercy, Heavenly Father, thank You thatI am covered by the righteousness of Christ Jesus my Saviour. Jesus said that a man is not made unclean by what goes into his mouth, but by what comes out of it (Mt 15:11). I pray that not only in the difficult times but in every situation of life, I would acknowledge You. 0000003711 00000 n Congo 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. Help me topay attention to gaining wisdom and understanding, knowing that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Thank You for my ownclose personal relationshipsin marriage and beyond, and may my delight be to draw fresh water from my own well and never seek satisfaction from broken cisterns and the brackish water they contain. I pray Your protection over Christian families everywhere. 0000002581 00000 n Guernsey I pray thatmy lips spread wisdom and knowledge, and keep me from foolish reactions or from spouting folly in some unguarded moment. In Your grace I pray that they be granted the husband or wife of Your choice, so that together they may become a threefold cord with You, which is not easily broken.Thank You, Lord so much, for every one of my grandchildren. Saint Kitts and Nevis A Prayer To Follow Righteousness And Mercy [Proverbs 21:21] Administrator May 21, 2019 Loving and gracious Father, God you have laid out a path for my life. It tells us how to live wisely in every situation we face. An openrebuke is better than hidden love! (Proverbs 27:5). Denmark South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands May they grow in godly conduct, make wise choices, and learn to be both responsible towards others and accountable to authority. Tuvalu Proverbs 18:21 Additional Translations . For by your words you shall be justified, and by you words you shall be condemned (Matthew 12:36-37 NASB). Into Your hands I commit each one. Belarus Cape Verde There is life and death in words. Sincere love blesses people. Amen. Micronesia, Federated States of He is married to Mrs Nanko Awe, and they are blessed with three daughters, Deborah, Anna and Hillary I pray that I would learn to keep the eyes of my heart looking to Jesus, and the thoughts of my mind resting on You - because You have promised to give Your perfect peace to the everyone whose mind is stayed onJesus . I pray Your blessing on the men of our nation - the father and grandfathers of our land, and pray that each one would take the responsibilities of training up their sons and daughters in the way they should go so that each becomes a crown of glory in their old age and are praised and honoured by their children. Thank You that You have promised to guide my steps and may my ear be ever open to Your direction. Bhutan Why cant you be like They use people as a dumping ground for worry, needless chatter, and negative information. Bahrain Timor-Leste According to this proverb, one should take care to watch his or her words carefully, and be slow to speak. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. The soothing tongueis a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit (Proverbs 15:4). Brunei Darussalam Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talkor coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving (Ephesians 5:4). When we refrain from critical and negative speech, we must replace it with uplifting, positive, and grace-filled words. Our Lord Jesus radically sanctified our lives towards holiness and exhorted us by preaching and example, to love and forgive, changing our hardened hearts. 0000001932 00000 n Keep them from worldly ways, direct and govern their lives, and may they never depart from the way of righteousness. Loving Lord and Heavenly Father, just as we read of the beautiful attributes that shine through the life of a virtuous woman or man of integrity, in the last chapter of the book of Proverbs, I pray that my life would become a reflection of the Lord Jesus. deb@intercessorsarise.org With my tongue, in the name of Jesus Christ, I speak restoration to every area of my life, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen . In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Critical -In contrast, critical words judge and find fault. Heavenly Father, thank You for the book of Proverbs and the many lessons thatI have been able to learn and understand. Botswana Kyrgyzstan Gods Word builds us up by telling us who we are in Christ and how to live victoriously. based on the truth that "Death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21) and on the principle that faith must be expressed by the words of our mouth and the beliefs of our heart. Dominica 4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. Debbie Przybylski Amen! 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. Thank You that in Christ dwells all the treasures of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Why Do Catholics Pray the Rosary and What Does it Mean? Todays Prayer is taken from the book of Proverbs 18:21. Jesus spoke plainly about our idle words, yet his warning often goes unheeded. We surrender our lives to you, Lord, in totality. To love another well, we need to put on Christ himself. This is true of us individually as well. 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: " 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. In Your grace I pray that they be granted the husband or wife of Your choice, so that together they may become a threefold cord with You, which is not easily broken.Thank You, Lord so much, for every one of my grandchildren. Puerto Rico We should take great care with the words we produce. Learn how your comment data is processed. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Give me an understanding heart, I pray, Heavenly Father, and an ear that is open to Your Word. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. Some, by their tongues, by the too free use of them, or falsehood they utter, are the cause of death to themselves and others; and some, by their silence, or by their prudent speech and prevalent intercession, secure or obtain life for themselves and others; yea, judgment at the last day will proceed according to a man's words, "By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned", (Matthew 12:37); the tongue is the instrument either of a great deal of good, or of a great deal of evil . Tongues can be weapons of mass destruction, launching holocausts and wars. Heavenly Father, too often I do not guard my lips and bridle my tongue. Ethiopia Links. They tear down, beat up, and focus on defects and inadequacies.With their words, the godless destroy their friends (Proverbs 11:9 NLT). Syrian Arab Republic I believe that our prayers will have more power and a greater anointing when our everyday life is filled with words that uplift and bring grace to others (Ephesians 4:29). I pray that I would be granted wisdom to choose the good and eschew the evil. Tonga Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked and save me from perverse people and those that seek to control the lives of others. 0 It urges people to be brave and exercise their God-given gifts. Slovenia Paraguay Keep me from prideful insolence and destructive strife and teach me to walk in your way, to receive wisdom, and to be willing tolearn fromgodly counsel. Proverbs 18:21 Context. Mexico Argentina I pray thatmy life may be a mirror-image of Him, that I may only say the things thatHe has taught me, and only do those things that honour Him, so that His grace, and love, and care, and beauty, may be seen in me and flow out to others. Heavenly Father, thank You for placing us in families and for giving us the understanding that parents are ordained by You, to train up their children in the reverential fear of the Lord. It shows contrasts such as wisdom and folly, pride and humility, love and lust, work and leisure, wealth and poverty, and life and death.. Lord, I pray that You would help me to really apply this truth in my life, not just when I am sick, but every day. I counted the terms tongue, lips, mouth, and words, and they appear over 170 times in the Bible. I pray thatI may embrace every season of life as an opportunity to mature in the faith and grow closer to You. Chad Keep me looking to Jesus and trusting in His precious promises. She and her husband Larry foundedLighthouse Ministries,a nonprofit ministry offering counseling, life and relationship coaching, and Bible studies. And now Lord Jesus, I have come down with this sickness and I feel so ill. Lord, I ask You please to make me well again soon, and lift up my sagging spirit, I pray. The Bible says that life and death are in the power of the tongue ( Proverbs 18:21 ). It says I believe in you. Haiti Think about this: Our words can be kind and full of love.Our actions along with words spoken with gentleness, peace, and self-control demonstrate love even in the midst of our enemies. In Jesus' name, AMEN. I pray that my self-life would remain nailed to the Cross and He would increase in my life as I decrease. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. xref Jesus said, For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. Do you want to be known as a problem identifier or an encourager? Help me toreflect You in all I do so that I show forth the grace of Jesus to all I meet. The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established., A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps., A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends., A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity., The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge., He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again., Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?, Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles., Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it., Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? Help me totake to heart all that is written in Your Word, and enable me, in the power of the Spirit, to apply all that I learn in my everyday life so that I may not only be a good and faithful witness of Your love and grace, but be a member of Your Body that honours Your holy name. May my life be rooted in Him so deeply, that His mind will influence my actions, attitudes, words, and behaviour, so that Christ is seen in me. This I pray in Jesus' precious name,Amen. New Zealand Present your tongue to God as an instrument of righteousness (Romans 6:13). When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach. I pray thatI would develop the many qualities of genuine friendship, and that You would use me to be a friend to others in their times of need. In Jesus' name, AMEN. 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Holy See (Vatican City State) Mali Andorra We thank You for places like Alcoholic Anonymous and the many Christian ministries and rehab centres that are dedicated to helping men and women recover from this debilitating and distressing addiction, and showing them the love of the Lord Jesus. We pray that You would not only rescue alcoholic men and women from the depths of despair to which many have fallen, but also that You would raise them up into a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and bring them into newness of life in Him, to His praise and glory. 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding. In a world where honour and respect for parents and older mentors is becoming increasingly scorned, I pray that children and young people would be willing tolisten to words of instruction from their fathers and to hold fast to the teachings they receive from their mothers. Building Critical, Loving Unwholesome, Encouraging Ridiculing, Soothing Sharp, Spirit-filled Evil. May Your name be honoured and respected by old and young alike, to Your praise and glory. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Do your words and the manner in which you say them reveal a patient heart? with all persistence picks a quarrel. Its in Jesus precious Name I pray, Amen., 2023 Prayers and Petitions. When we enter a place where fear is evident, we can come in the spirit of peace andspeak words of life. Help me togrow in grace and to walk in spirit and truth. All of these behaviors indicate a heart that is like the heart of the Father. Intercessors Arise International Jesus said that for every idle word there will be a time of accounting in the day of judgment. Proverbs 18. Heavenly Father, I want to guard my heart above all things. Angola Using the words BLESS and CURSE lets consider the power each of our tongues wield. My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:, Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:, My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;. Ask Him to fill you with His Spirit. NIV The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Her latest book, Little Faith, Big God, is to be released February 2020. All rights reserved. Seek to only speak words that are good for building up, that give grace to those who hear (Ephesians 4:29). Sincere compliments and words of affirmation strengthen peoples positive traits. Love seeks a persons eternal best and tells the truth in a constructive way. %PDF-1.4 % 1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. In Jesus' name, AMEN. Day 21. Do you frequently and spontaneously offer prayers for others? In quietness and trust we find strength (Isaiah 30:15). Singapore . Help me tolive a life that honour Your holy name. I pray thatI would treasure the Scriptures more than I would value much silver and gold, and I ask for Your help to search out the truths that are hidden withinits pages. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Cook Islands I pray thatmy lips may be filled with gracious speech and healing words and that I develop an empathetic and listening ear. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue" ( Proverbs 18:21 ). Wallis and Futuna Congo, the Democratic Republic of the 4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing . This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. trailer It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison (James 3:8). Heard Island and McDonald Islands . Jesus said, Out of the abundance of the heart [the] mouth speaks (Luke 6:45). Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the lives of each of my lovely grandchildren that You have so graciously brought into my life. Share her journey to refreshing faith atdebbieWwilson.com. Their silence and then shouting at the right time won them the victory. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Lebanon Sierra Leone And be very careful taking in the words of death in the newspaper, the radio, the TV, or the blog. Search my heart and know my thoughts, and see if there is any wicked way in me. We read in Galatians 5:22-23, The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. The boyfriend, who was really her neighbor posing as someone else, broke up with her and wrote that the world would be a better place without her. Belize Jesus said that a man is not made unclean by what goes into his mouth, but by what comes out of it (Mt 15:11). This is why when youre arrested you have the right to remain silent, and when you are on trial you have the right to plead the fifth amendment. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Soak in Matthew 5, or Romans 12, or 1 Corinthians 13, or Philippians 2. Blessed are the peacemakers (Matthew 5:9). The words we use have tremendous power. Read Proverbs 21. Loving Father, thank You that in Christ, I have a friend that sticks closer than a brother. Egypt Saint Pierre and Miquelon A person can speak many words a minute and several thousand in an hour. Check the motive behind what you want to say. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. He is the author of. According to the Miriam-Webster dictionary, wisdom is the ability to discern inner qualities and relationships, have good judgment, and a wise attitude, belief, or course of action. But the things that come out of a persons mouth come from the heart,and these defile them (Matthew 15:18 NIV). Liechtenstein 7 0 obj <> endobj Thank You, Father, for Your many beautiful promises of 'contrast'. Proverbs 18:21 Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue Of witnesses, according to the testimony they bear; of judges, according to the sentence they pass; of teachers, according to the doctrine they preach; of all men, who, by their well or ill speaking, bring death or life to themselves and others. Albania The Power of the Tongue People die because of something said. Guyana Uruguay 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Heavenly Father, thank You that You care enough for my spiritual maturity, that You will chasten me in love so that I may grow in grace and be a partaker of Your holiness. "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Maybe you've said it, but do you believe it? Palestinian Territory, Occupied I will argue my point with you and lay it all out for you to see (Psalms 50:19-21). Cayman Islands May my life be that sweet-smelling savour to others and to You, as I abide in Christ. Thank You, Jesus. Ecuador Your email address will not be published. Proverbs 15:1-2 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Other ways an unbridled tongue can be damaging are through lies, gossip, profanity, and venting anger. 0000056318 00000 n You can imagine how many words an average person speaks in a day! Tongues can be weapons of mass destruction, launching holocausts and wars. Finland I pray that the plans and purposes of my heart will mirror the desire of Your will for me. The tongue can spread death or it can share the good news of eternal life. Purify my heart and my speech I pray, and may the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be acceptable to You. Do everything without grumblingor arguing (Philippians 2:14). A gossip betrays a confidence; separates close friends; keeps a quarrel going (Proverbs 11:13; 16:28; 26:20, 21), Encourage -To encourage is to inspire with courage or hope, to hearten. Drawing from her personal walk with Christ, twenty-four years as a Christian counselor, and decades as a Bible teacher,Debbie W. Wilsonhelps peoplelive in Gods grace so they can enjoy fruitful and full lives. Verse 21. Proverbs 28:18-28 God, Life, Christian Life, Trust September 28, 2011 From the Inside Out Proverbs 15:13-15 Wisdom, Life, Christian Life September 27, 2011 Honoring Marriage Proverbs 5 Wisdom, Life, Christian Life September 26, 2011 Haughty Eyes Proverbs 16:18-20 Wisdom, Life, Christian Life Cocos (Keeling) Islands Whereas love speaks the truth for the good of the hearer and shows respect, unwholesome words manipulate and use people and grieve the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:29-30). Heavenly Father, thank You for putting us in families and for the roles and responsibilities You ordained within the family unit. In Jesus' name I pray,Amen. Ukraine 0000003075 00000 n Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Thank You that You are with me to lead and direct in all life's decisions and to plant my feet on the straight pathway. - Death and life are in the power of the tongue; literally, in the hand of the tongue. Please forgive me. Heavenly Father, help me to use my words to spread your glory. The Power of the Tongue I pray thatYou would search me and identify and correct any faults You find within. Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. Give your heart and tongue to Jesus today. 15:18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife. 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