Help me totake to heart the devastation and destruction that can be caused by carelessspeechand foolish words. Lesotho Links. Tongues can give hope to the despairing, advance understanding, and spread the gospel. Words themselves are powerful. 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. Loving Father it is the desire of my heart to acknowledge You in every way, because I love You. Heavenly Father, thank You for my great salvation in Christ and that in Him is found all wisdom and knowledge. If you often share the good news about Christ, you demonstrate a heart that is grateful for your own salvation. Chile I am sorry for words I have spoken in anger or in gossip. They all give me such joy and pleasure, for which I praise and thank You.Lord, You have scheduled every day of their lives, and I pray that as they grow up into adulthood You would continue to lead and guide, to instruct and to correct. Turkey Iraq Belize Dear Father in heaven, I pray thatI may take note of the godly and gracious way to speak to others and apply it in my life. CHAPTER 18. I believe that our prayers will have more power and a greater. May I be a diligent student and search out those secret things, which are hidden fromour view.. in Jesus name I pray, AMEN. Why Do Catholics Pray the Rosary and What Does it Mean? I pray thatI may learn to keep the eyes of my heart fixed upon Christ, and to daily search the Scriptures more faithfully, so thatI may learn more of You and increasingly reflect the Lord Jesus in all I say and do. Help me toacquire knowledge and understanding and the wisdom to know how best to utilise my skills and all I have learned. 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. Do you frequently and spontaneously offer prayers for others? Tongues can also be the death of marriages, families, friendships, churches, careers, hopes, understanding, reputations, missionary efforts, and governments. Togo Take Home: At the end of the lesson there is a sheet (Daily Prayers to use our words wisely) to help students to pray. Holy See (Vatican City State) In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. In Jericho, Gods people marched around the city in silence for six days. the spring of wisdom, a running brook. Ask God to help you evaluate your speech as you read these verses: On a trip to India, I took with me a book to read called A Chance to Die, by Elisabeth Elliot about Amy Carmichael. . Timor-Leste Father, I also pray that You would develop in each one a heavenly perspective and a true understanding of the Christian life and spiritual maturity, so that they grow in grace and in a right relationship with You.Bring the right spouse into the life of each of these dear grandchildren of mine I pray. Ridicule -Conversely,ridicule mocks, derides, taunts, and name-calls. You who practice deceit, your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor (Psalms 52:2). Heavenly Father, how I praise and glorify Your name, that the Lord Jesus is my best and perfect friend. trailer I begin tounderstand more and more that there is nothing in life that should cause me to fear. We pray that You would give them the right words of encouragement and advice to enable those that are addicted to permanently break free of their alcoholism and so live a more meaningful and fruitful life. Poland With my tongue, in the name of Jesus Christ, I speak life into every area of my life, in Jesus name, amen . Weve all wished we could retract a thoughtless jab or had the perfect word to say at the right time. Bermuda 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. A man may do a great deal of good, or a great deal of hurt, both to others and to himself, according to the use he makes of his tongue. Give me a peaceful night sleep I pray. 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. What Do We Learn from Reading Jesus Genealogy? Read full chapter Proverbs 17 Proverbs 19 ", 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. 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. Help me toacquire knowledge and understanding and the wisdom to know how best to utilise my skills and all I have learned. Do everything without grumblingor arguing (Philippians 2:14). I pray thatYou would search me and identify and correct any faults You find within. 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. Evil-fueled words -The Scripture says a tongue not under the control of the Holy Spirit is a restless evil set on fire by hell and controlled by the evil one (James 3:6). 0000000992 00000 n Prayer - 1. With little money, she listed ten projects her mother wanted done and promised to complete them. Martinique * a 5 It is not good to favor the guilty,. I am in the midst of lions;I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts men whose teeth are spears and arrows,whose tongues are sharp swords. (Psalms 57:4). 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. But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Thank You for the book of Proverbs and the many teachings on things like practical morality, pleasing the Lord, the value of righteousness, the dangers of temptation, and the fruit of godly living. 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). Fiji 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. May I live and work each day to Your praise and glory. Portugal 0000056318 00000 n You might remember the lesson of the withered fig tree in Mark 11:12-14, 20-24. Saint Barthlemy Curaao 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. Geese in flight honk to encourage the goose in front who breaks the resistance of the wind.My husband is my cheerleader. The Lips of the Righteous And the Lords bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition; if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth (2 Timothy 2:24, 25). I pray that the plans and purposes of my heart will mirror the desire of Your will for me. People die because of something said. 0000000016 00000 n Long before ones character has developed for the better, a person can avoid a world of trouble by minding his tongue, difficult though this may be (Pr 21:23). In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Tongues can be weapons of mass destruction, launching holocausts and wars. French Polynesia endstream endobj 8 0 obj <> endobj 9 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 10 0 obj <> endobj 11 0 obj <> endobj 12 0 obj <> endobj 13 0 obj <> endobj 14 0 obj <> endobj 15 0 obj <> endobj 16 0 obj <> endobj 17 0 obj <> endobj 18 0 obj <>stream Tajikistan Ask Him to fill you with His Spirit. Trinidad and Tobago 2 Fools take no delight in understanding,. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. Cook Islands Amen. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. Bridled by the Holy Spirit it blesses, refreshes, and gives life. Dominica Heavenly Father, thank You that You have given us the tools to live a virtuous Christian life that honours Your name. Dear Lord Jesus, You were the One who healed all manner of sickness and diseases when You walked on the shores of Galilee. Egypt Love seeks a persons eternal best and tells the truth in a constructive way. A self-righteous heart produces a judgmental tongue. Bahamas Give me a teachable spirit and I pray thatI may continue to grow in grace and in a knowledge of the Lord Jesus from this day forward and forevermore. Mauritania We encourage people by showing respect for them, even when their opinions are different from ours. The tongue has a powerful influence on others. 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. May my speech be a tree of life to others and prevent me from ever crushing the heart or soul of another, through careless speech. In any translation, the tongue is mentioned well over a hundred times in the Bible. Bulgaria I pray that not only in the difficult times but in every situation of life, I would acknowledge You. Heavenly Father, I thank You for the dear friends that You have brought into my life and for the love and comfort that I have received from them over the years. Congo, the Democratic Republic of the The girl read those words and killed herself. Marshall Islands In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Read Proverbs 21. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Maybe youve said it, but do you believe it? 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. Iceland Designed by. In You is all I need for life and living, and for this I praise Your holy name. " ( Proverbs 18:21) Words are powerful. and receives favor from the Lord. Thank You that in Him, I live, and move, and have my being. The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge., Prayer For The Future Spouse Of My Grandchildren. Guam In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. 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 . United Kingdom I pray that throughout my life, I would apply the wise concepts and trust in You in all things, and not seek to do anything according to my own limited understanding. Give me discernment I pray, and keep me from all forms of self-delusion and self-deception. "We ought to take as great care about the words we speak as we do about the fruit of our trees or the increase of the earth, which we are to eat; for, according as they are wholesome or unwholesome, so will the pleasure or the pain be wherewith we shall be filled. Bishop Patrick. Our Lord Jesus radically sanctified our lives towards holiness and exhorted us by preaching and example, to love and forgive, changing our hardened hearts. Guyana France 7 Prayers for Vibrant Family Relationships, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Give me an understanding heart to welcome Your correction and not grow weary of it. Guernsey Heavenly Father, thank You for the clear warnings about pride and arrogance and the terrible consequences that come when nurturing a haughty spirit. Thank You, Lord, for my bed and pillow and the benefits that You provide for us day by day. In Jesus'name I pray, AMEN. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. It will all depend on whats filling your heart. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. In Proverbs 10, we find seven characteristics of the lips of the righteous. 1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. Amen. Hungary for her price, Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband, Heavenly Father, there are many that spread strife and cause division through gossip and lies or they lack integrity and demean others. 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. Solomon, the inspired author of Proverbs (1:1), starts this book by declaring his purpose. Praying through Proverbs 1:7 Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me and convicting me of sin, righteousness, and judgement, and thank You that by faith in Christ I have been brought into Your kingdom and placed into His Body. Djibouti Unbridled it dispenses deadly poison. James says whoever can control his tongue could be perfect in every way (3:2). Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. May they sense Your calling on their lives, so that they develop into mighty men and women who love You deeply and trust in You implicitly. If your words bless and encourage others, they give evidence of a compassionate heart. 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). Malta Required fields are marked *. May I acknowledge You in all my ways and develop an understanding heart by Your grace. Jordan Loving -Loving words reflect Gods nature. Mali Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen (Ephesians 4:29 NIV). Please help me say and do only those things that are honouring to You. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. 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. Our newspaper carried the tragic story of a teenaged girl who began an online relationship with an admirer in a cyberspace chat room. To You alone belongs my reverential fear, humble worship, and eternal devotion, through time and into eternity. #DigitalPrayerbook #TheMessengerBlog #TheMessenger, Engr. I pray thatI may take to heart all that You would teach me. A quiet and gentle spirit is precious to God and doesnt need to snap and yell. 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). Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba When we abide in Christ, His Spirit flows from our lives in word and deed everywhere we go. But people also live because of something said. They can stop anger or stir it up ( Proverbs 15:1 ). Proverbs 1:1-6 Proverbs 1:1-6 is an invitation to wisdom. Take control of what I say, OLord, and guard my lips (Psalm 141:3). Sincere compliments and words of affirmation strengthen peoples positive traits. 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. Northern Mariana Islands Cambodia A bitter heart produces an acerbic tongue. Heavenly Father, thank You for the book of Proverbs and the many lessons thatI have been able to learn and understand. 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. Papua New Guinea This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. Jesus spoke plainly about our idle words, yet his warning often goes unheeded. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. If you love to talk, you will eat the fruit of your words. All of these behaviors indicate a heart that is like the heart of the Father. Youre not alone.. Luxembourg 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. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 0000013305 00000 n 0000006444 00000 n Yet Jesus was fully aware of the devastating nature of our words. Quotes byHenry and Richard Blackaby, Together in the Harvest, 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. 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. She is an AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) certified speaking and writing coach. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of ones life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. When we walk and speak in the power of the Holy Spirit, we defeat the enemy. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Spirit-filled words -Spirit-filled words provide the power and wisdom to harness the tongue. I pray thatI may develop a deep and reverential fear for Your holy name and hide Your truths in my heart. Slovenia Proverbs 18:21 [NKJV], I Know He Has Given Me Victory [Isaiah 12:2], Thank You For My Partner [Proverbs 18:22], A Prayer To Love With Humility And Gentleness [Ephesians 4:2], A Prayer To Make The Lord My Strength And My Shield [Psalms 28:7], A Prayer To Live Under The Protection Of The Most High [Psalms 91:1], A Prayer To Keep Me From Evil [2 Thessalonians 3:3], A Prayer To Follow Gods Commands [Deuteronomy 30:16]. Help me to give every single anxious thought over to You and keep me from going to sleep with worries and problems flooding through my mind. If we did, what would the titles of those books be? But the things that come out of a persons mouth come from the heart,and these defile them (Matthew 15:18 NIV). Thank You, that godly discipline in the lives of Your children, is a tool you are using for Your greater glory and our eternal benefit. Tuvalu Using the words BLESS and CURSE lets consider the power each of our tongues wield. Keep me looking to Jesus and trusting in His precious promises. Thank You, Father, in Jesus' name, AMEN. Read full chapter Proverbs 17 Proverbs 19 New International Version (NIV) I humbly ask that You would guide me in the way that I should teach them and train them, and pray that they may grow up in the fear and nurture of the Lord. But shell tell you she used to have a potty mouth. When she gave her heart to Jesus, He transformed not only her heart but also her tongue. 7 0 obj <> endobj Ridicule is a form of rejection and devalues people made in Gods image. All Rights Reserved. Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Please make me feel better, not only in my body but also in my life, I pray. Heavenly Father, thank You for the wise teachings in the book of Proverbs. Encourage more than you critique. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Your email address will not be published. Day 21. Heavenly Father, what a great joy and privilege it is to know that Your Holy Spirit indwells the inner sanctuary of my heart. Hong Kong The tongue can spread death or it can share the good news of eternal life. Jamaica The Power of the Tongue But the former is more likely because even those who do not respect the power of the tongue will eat the bitter fruit produced by talking. The sinful use of the tongue brings the user into iniquity. This I pray in Jesus' precious name,Amen. 15 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the lives of each of my lovely grandchildren that You have so graciously brought into my life. Or kind words refreshed your soul? Heavenly Father, thank You for the wise counsel of Christian brothers and sisters that You have placed in my life, to give me godly guidance and wise instruction. This humble prayer we make in Jesus Precious Name. And, if by our words we must be justified or condemned, death and life are, no doubt, in the power of the tongue.". Thank YouthatYou have ordained that those that seek out the deep things of God through steady and systematic study of the Word of God, a heart that is truly teachable.. and a spirit that is thoroughlysubmitted to the leading of the Holy Spirit of God, will discover many hidden truths and secret treasures within Your Word. Memory Verse: Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." Bible Lesson: Proverbs-The Power of Words 23 The poor plead for mercy, with all persistence picks a quarrel. Learn how your comment data is processed. Theymake unfair comparisons. Help me be slow to speak. Oh Lord, I am ill and feel frightened and alone as I have no one to care for me. It is important for all of us who want to have an effective prayer life to carefully watch our speech. Antigua and Barbuda and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. of but only in displaying what they think. Thank You that You have promised to guide my steps and may my ear be ever open to Your direction. Seychelles Dear Lord and Father, thank You, thatI have the freedom to make futureplans and yet have the wonderful assurance that You are the One Who directs my steps. Ethiopia Colombia Heavenly Father, thank You for the wise words that we find in the book of Proverbs. Help me tolive a life that honour Your holy name. You will eat the fruit of your tongue, bitter or sweet. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having . 15:20 A wise son makes a . Heavenly Father, thank You for Your words of wisdom, warning, encouragement, and exhortation in the Scriptures. Every time I rode on those bumpy roads or had to go through hardship, I said to myself, "This is a chance to die to myself." Tanzania, United Republic of The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. Western Sahara Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone (Proverbs 25:15). Lecrae (@tedashii @lecrae @reachrecords), Travis Greene - Intentional (Official Music Video), Boasting Lecrae feat Anthony Evans lyrics on screen, God Is Enough - Lecrae (feat. Into Your hands I commit each one. Heavenly Father, today I commit all my works and activities to You. Cte dIvoire Proverbs 18:21 says "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." The tongue can be used as a weapon to harm and destroy or as a tool to build and heal. Proverbs 18:21. 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. Kazakhstan The Bible says that life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Do you want to be known as a problem identifier or an encourager? Kuwait This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. As his image-bearers, humans also have power in their words. Help me toreflect You in all I do so that I show forth the grace of Jesus to all I meet. With my tongue, I declare and re affirm the blessings of God upon my life, and call them unto full manifestation, in Jesus name, amen . 0000057412 00000 n We should take great care with the words we produce. Christmas Island Heavenly Father, how I praise and glorify Your name, that the Lord Jesus is my best and perfect friend. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. " Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones " ( Proverbs 16:24 ). KJV Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21 Additional Translations . Crying out to God with our voice is also the means of achieving effectual fervent prayer by a Thank You, Jesus. Turkmenistan Paraguay 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. You can imagine how many words an average person speaks in a day! 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. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison (James 3:8). 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] - Death and life are in the power of the tongue; literally, in the hand of the tongue. 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