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Posted by Dion Todd May 15th, 2024 2,349 Views 25 Comments
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 a continuing pattern through scripture: The words that come out of your mouth directly affect your life and circumstances. It was covered in the Old Testament and 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."
Don't speak negative things about your life, your family, or those around you. Say good things about them, or learn to 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 your speech.
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 for the things that I have said wrong and cleanse my heart. For out of the abundance of my heart, my mouth speaks. Please help me be a positive influence on those around me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Amen!
Post from Anna Sword-Myers
1 year ago
Would be wonderful if the Bible verses were high lighted so we could just click on them and they would come up. Not sure that I can explain it right. Thanks for listening! Anna Sword/Myers
Comment from Sylvia Todd
1 year ago
Hi Anna :)! We had something like that in mind for quite a while - Lord willing, we will be able to make that happen at some point :).
Yes God help me be a blessing Amen
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
Amen and Amen and Amen, this I ask and pray today!!! Oh, what your mentor said to you at one appointed time were so true, Pastor, I accept them today as if they were spoken to me!! Words hastily spoken are like leaves in the wind, they are gone forever, and I/we can never take them back, and only by prayer Lord-willing bring about a change but only with the Lord's help! Thank you so much for today's devotion!!!
Post from Linda Wakefield
1 year ago
I was struggling with this one this morning and asked Jesus to please help me stay positive, calm. It’s a terrible feeling to get so upset, regretting loss of self control, then having to ask for forgiveness. It’s hard for sure sometimes.
Post from Scott Riegelmann
1 year ago
Amen set a guard over my tongue thank you Father
Amen 🙏!! Amen 🙏!! Amen 🙏!!
Father please keep a guard over my mouth. I want to speak positive things over my family and friends.
Lord, Guard my mouth from negative words. Let me be a positive influence for those around me. Thank you Father, Amen!
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 for the things that I have said wrong and cleanse my heart. For out of the abundance of my heart, my mouth speaks. Please help me be a positive influence on those around me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️
AMEN Father Please Help Me With The Words That Come Out Of My Mouth Sometimes I Know That They Are Not Right Sometimes Certain People Can Bring It Out Of Me.Good Morning Everyone
Good word! Thank you.
Amen Lord. This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.
Father I pray You would guide my words today and every day. Let me only speak positive encouragement! Amen.
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 year ago
Yes Lord thank You..Psalm 14:3 I ask and pray, Amen
Post from Candy Laventure
1 year ago
Amen!
Post from Jeanine Santiago
1 year ago
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Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 year ago
Amen
Yes, amen Lord.
Yes Amen!
Comment from Tyler Velau
2 hours ago
Thank you for your continuing work on the site and your efforts to bring the truth of the Gospels to people around the world via the internet. Your hard work and dilligence is appreciated.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
2 hours ago
Thank you so much, Pastor Dion, for all that you do, it sounds to me like non-stop "24-7"! God bless you and Sylvia abundantly, above and beyond! 🙏🤗
Comment from Nell Neathery
12 hours ago
sounds great. I know that will be useful for me...need to write that down. Hope the Todd family have a blessed Saturday and Sunday. I do believe God gave us those 2 special days for His sake and our sake! Work hard or volunteer (myself) hard through the week. We get our rewards here on Earth and rewards in Heaven.
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 day ago
That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!