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Word Mastery
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Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips. Psalms 141:3 WEB
David prayed that the Lord would set a guard over his mouth, to keep him from saying things that he should not. James said 'If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well' (James 3:3). If you can control your tongue, then you can control the rest of your body. Then James warned us that blessing and cursing should not flow out of the same source.
In the Old Testament (Numbers 14:28) the Lord said 'What I have heard you say, I will do to you.' In the New Testament (Matthew 12:36) Jesus said 'I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.'
So we have an unchanging pattern throughout time that what comes out of your mouth, directly affects your life and your circumstances. It was covered in the Old Testament, and it continues through the New Testament.
A mentor of mine used to say: "Words unspoken, you are their master. Words once spoken, you are their slave.'
Do not speak bad things over your life, family, or those around you. Say good things about them, or say nothing at all. Stay positive in your speech. When you are speaking today, listen to the words that you are saying. Like David, pray that God sets a guard over your mouth and that He makes you aware of the words that you are speaking.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I pray that You set a guard over my lips and let me hear what comes out of my mouth. Please forgive me of the things that I have said wrong and cleanse my heart, for I know out of the abundance of my heart, my mouth speaks. Help me be a positive influence on those around me, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Amen Lord
Dear God please help me speak beautiful words out of my mouth Amen
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Words that I needed to hear today. Thank you
Dear God help me to be a positive person. I want to be a help to my Grandchildren so please give me confidence and wisdom. In the name of Jesus Amen
Amen Lord! Keep a guard over my mouth.
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Amen Father, guard my mouth and heart
Amen! The Word of God says you have the power of life and death in your tongue. Speaking words of life are very important to God!
Prayer: Heavenly Father I pray that You set a guard over my lips and let me hear what comes out of my mouth. Please forgive me of the things that I have said wrong and cleanse my heart, for I know out of the abundance of my heart, my mouth speaks. Help me be a positive influence on those around me, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. .... How uncomfortably timely.... (A) Thank you for reminding me Lord and please help keep me in positive flow... forgive me for my hurtful words and enability to keep my thoughts to myself. Help me find balance and better ways to express my true self. Thank you ~ Amen. Thank you Pastor... I obviously needed this reminder today.
I pray I speak positive words only or nothing at all, Amen. Thank you Pastor for this devotion!
Amen. Wonderful message. Thank you
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Heavenly Father I've said words I shouldn't say in situations I regret. Put a guard over my mouth and lead me to be as You want me to be, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Thank you Pastor for the reminder, God bless you.
A TOUGUE IS SHARPER THAN A TWO EDGE SWORD
Pastor thank you so much for this devotional I pray that God puts a guard over my mouth. It is so difficult in a time when many negative things are happening to stay positive. I am so grateful for this body of Believers that helps us stay pointed to our Savior . thank you God bless!
Truth Amen Thank you Jesus ❤
Thank you for your glorious message today. I was having a hard time with my side, she's wonderful for me,but,she is 100% right on everything I asked the Lord,"what can I do about her,wanting to fuss at me everyday. He did bridle my mouth,he shut me up,I heard,"agree with her", it worked,Jesus Christ,bless him,oh,Bless him. Made me shut my mouth and agree with h.er. We now have a "bridled mouth woman,and,a lady who is very happy being 100% right while shess in my home,thank you my Lord in Heaven. Amen!
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