Speaking negatively is costly in the spiritual realm, while watching what we say can bring spiritual reward. Turkey Do you frequently and spontaneously offer prayers for others? Virgin Islands, British but delight in airing their own opinions. 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 And pray: Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips! (Psalm 141:3). Take control of what I say, O Lord,and guard my lips (Psalm 141:3). Take ships as an example. 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. The tongue can spread death or it can share the good news of eternal life. Were on a mission to change that. 0000056274 00000 n Canada 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. Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word. Read full chapter Proverbs 17 Proverbs 19 New International Version (NIV) I pray that You would give me the wisdom to make the right choices in life, but thank You, Father, that I am not alone, because You guide me along the best way and direct my steps in the way I should go. This is true of us individually as well. Greenland Madagascar 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. Heavenly Father, help me to use my words to spread your glory. International House of Prayer (IHOP) KC Staff Discard this talk like overripe fruit. A holy life is a powerful life when it comes to seeing answers to prayer. Yemen If we guard our speech, we can win a great victory. lyr $x*G@JQa;zhxd07JMIGb10Qi%2^-f8!+)3|s $eR* Fiji 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. Cayman Islands Svalbard and Jan Mayen In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. What Do We Learn from Reading Jesus Genealogy? Brazil 0000001069 00000 n France Cape Verde 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words. In Jesus' name, AMEN. Ephesians 5:17-20 commands us to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit. Jamaica 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. 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. Theymake unfair comparisons. Loving Father, I do want 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 myself can offer You. Jesus prayers were heard because of His reverent submission (Hebrews 5:7). If your words bless and encourage others, they give evidence of a compassionate heart. Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Sri Lanka Read full chapter. Nigeria As I look for that Blessed Hope to come, may I draw ever closer to the Lord Jesus today, so that His virtue and strength, goodness, grace, and love, are increasingly reflected through me to others, and may I ever sing praises to Your honour and glory. In literate societies, tongues include hands that write, type, paint, or sign. ESV Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Keep me trusting. Cocos (Keeling) Islands In Jesus' name, AMEN. <]>> Through Christ you can do it. Tongues can be weapons of mass destruction, launching holocausts and wars. Be with me and give me the strength to turn away from temptation. Help me be set free from alcohol, putting on the breastplate of righteousness, and for the helmet of salvation in Christ, in Whose name I pray,Amen. We would expect Jesus to condemn profane and vile uses of the tongue, but idle words? Iran, Islamic Republic of We surrender our lives to you, Lord, in totality. Give wisdom, grace and patience to all that are serving in one capacity or another to relieve the distress and devastation that alcoholism leaves in it wake. Our words reveal who controls our heart. Soothing -Soothing words heal. Psalm 141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. A critical heart produces a critical tongue. Heard Island and McDonald Islands Into Your hands I commit each one. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Guard my tongue from speaking foolish words and ill-considered comments. Turkmenistan Required fields are marked *. Malta Loving Father, I dont want to look to the evaporating riches of this world, knowing that my treasure is kept for me in heaven. HW}Qf7Ow788bK/Z2SkdWRV?~ aX"W*')Iv~HUm;+,$r/:LB|\;4Ev*OxmuZcA?GrQlRQg#3Dq }Rqi{ZH:FfP bE= c:t#0+Z}'h'0Rxh}[V@:bvr#67x{|]6Gd7C||^3j 7qO UOn-:eK^o[Z~oXp7;r Heavenly Father, thank You thatI am covered by the righteousness of Christ Jesus my Saviour. " Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones " ( Proverbs 16:24 ). Proverbs 18. In ALL circumstances and at all times, I pray that I will keep the eyes of my heart fixed firmly on Jesus, to Whom be all praise and glory, AMEN. Heavenly Father, thank You for the book of Proverbs and the many lessons thatI have been able to learn and understand. NKJV Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Keep me from participating in any form of talebearing or gossiping. 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 . Thank You that in Him, I live, and move, and have my being. Jordan Seek opportunities to speak kind, tenderhearted words (Ephesians 4:32). Crying out to God with our voice is also the means of achieving effectual fervent prayer by a Egypt Intercessors Arise International 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding. Building Critical, Loving Unwholesome, Encouraging Ridiculing, Soothing Sharp, Spirit-filled Evil. 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. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Maybe you've said it, but do you believe it? 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). Let's look at a perfect example from Jesus about the power of our words. What Does It Mean That "Your Life Is Hidden with Christ"? Philippines Is your tongue heavens tool or hells weapon? 18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge., Prayer For The Future Spouse Of My Grandchildren. Give me an understanding heart to welcome Your correction and not grow weary of it. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Heavenly Father, thank You for putting us in families and for the roles and responsibilities You ordained within the family unit. What Does Life and Death Are in the Power of the Tongue Mean in the Bible. Loving Heavenly Father, help me todevelop a prudent mind and a humble heart that is growing in grace. Korea, Republic of Your email address will not be published. Who Is the Beast in Revelation 13, and Have We Met Him Yet? Djibouti NLT The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. We ask all of these things in the name of the Lord, for your name is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe. Latvia In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. I pray thatmy lips may be filled with gracious speech and healing words and that I develop an empathetic and listening ear. We encourage people by showing respect for them, even when their opinions are different from ours. 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. If you have a habit of losing control of your tongue, whether it is to curse, gossip, brag, lie, or anything else unseemly, ask the Lord to help you be silent. Mali In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Critical -In contrast, critical words judge and find fault. Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. Bridled by the Holy Spirit it blesses, refreshes, and gives life. Trinidad and Tobago The tongue, according as it is used, deals forth life or death; for speech is the picture of the mind (comp. In Jesus'name, AMEN. Belize Heavenly Father, thank You for the wise words that we find in the book of Proverbs. Please help me say and do only those things that are honouring to You. 0000001328 00000 n There is life and death in words. Purify my heart I pray, with the burning coal of Your purifying fire so that after I have been tried, I may come forth as gold. Lord, I want to be willing to beconformed into the beautiful likeness of Christ, and although this may at timesbe painful. Loving Father, I praise and thank You that I am positioned in Christ and clothed with His righteousness. Practice offering Him praise and thanksgiving (Psalm 34:1) and watch God infuse your tongue with life-giving power. If you would like to receive this devotional, please send your e-mail address to praythruproverbs@yahoo.com. Your email address will not be published. Thank You for hearing my prayer. Verse 21. A bitter heart produces an acerbic tongue. trailer Papua New Guinea We too quickly assume that the sins of our tongue are minor sins, sins that God will overlook. land Islands 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. Peru Proverbs 18:21 in all English translations. Switzerland Oh Lord, I am ill and feel frightened and alone as I have no one to care for me. A person can speak many words a minute and several thousand in an hour. The Bible shows the difference between a life-giving tongue and a destructive one. Heavenly Father, thank You for the many things I can learn from the amazing book of Proverbs. 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. A giver or life or a giver of death? Andorra Afghanistan 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. This I pray in Jesus' precious name,Amen. Kuwait - Death and life are in the power of the tongue; literally, in the hand of the tongue. Tongues can be weapons of mass destruction, launching holocausts and wars. Amen! 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? Please help me say and do only those things that are honouring to You. Montenegro India Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. May I live and work each day to Your praise and glory. 0000022409 00000 n When we abide in Christ, His Spirit flows from our lives in word and deed everywhere we go. When youre going through adversity, realize the tremendous power of your words and tell yourself, "I will watch the words that come out of my mouth. Check the motive behind what you want to say. Tanzania, United Republic of 4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, Let us join him in speaking these. Kyrgyzstan Proverbs 17. Heavenly Father, thank You for the words of wisdom in this book of Proverbs and for the warning to be cautious of hypocritical people who put on a show of generosity, but are wolves in sheeps clothing. Paraguay Links. It tells us how to live wisely in every situation we face. Loving Father, my heart rejoices in You, for You are the One that has forgiven my sin and clothed me in the righteousness of the Lord Jesus as afreegift of grace. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. China Motivational speaker Jim Rohn said, If it is not necessary to scold, it is necessary not to scold. Save strong tones to sound the alarm and protect, not to harm and scar. In Jericho, Gods people marched around the city in silence for six days. Kenya The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. Virgin Islands, U.S. 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. 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. So fill your heart with grace by soaking in your Bible. Think about the words you speak. 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. It is important for all of us who want to have an effective prayer life to carefully watch our speech. with all persistence picks a quarrel. Seychelles Proverbs 15:4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. 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. Poland They can stop anger or stir it up ( Proverbs 15:1 ). Botswana . * a 5 It is not good to favor the guilty,. The tongue has a powerful influence on others. Blessed Lord and Father, what wonderful truths are contained within Your Word. Serbia A prayer from Proverbs 18. May my actions glorify you. United Arab Emirates In Jesus' name I pray,Amen. Ethiopia Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.. It can be life-giving, a blessing, when holiness flows from the tongue, or life-threatening when twisted and distorted lies leave a person throttled. 0000006444 00000 n Bahamas Unwholesome -Unwholesomewords are the opposite of loving words. Heavenly Father, thank You thatI am covered by the righteousness of Christ Jesus my Saviour. Help me totake to heart this simple truth, that without wood, a fire will go out, and without a gossip, conflict will die down. 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. Sweden 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. El Salvador With my tongue, in the name of Jesus Christ, I speak life into every area of my life, in Jesus name, amen . 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." Help me to acquire knowledge and understanding and the wisdom to know how best to utilise my skills and all I have learned. 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 for the godly father, mothers, men, and women you have placed in each of our lives. Rwanda In Jesus'name I pray, AMEN. 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. Dominica He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised, Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but, He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes., There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof, A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.. Do everything without grumblingor arguing (Philippians 2:14). You who practice deceit, your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor (Psalms 52:2). Namibia 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. Teach me YOUR way until I can say, "it is not I that live but Christ that lives in me." For we are from God (1 John 5:19), and we believe in his Son, Jesus, the Word (John 1:1), the truth and the life (John 14:6), and who alone has the words of eternal life (John 6:68). The whole world lies in the power of the evil one (1 John 5:19), who was a murderer from the beginning . May I seek to apply all that Scripture teaches on godly living so that I not only care for those closest to me and bless my fellow man, but also that Your name may be glorified through the life I live. Choose Country The sinful use of the tongue brings the user into iniquity. Belgium Cook Islands Turks and Caicos Islands 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. Into Your hands O Lord, I commit my soul and body to be a living sacrifice of praise to You. Somalia QbW;D;!o#fU{z=hJ}b7+]CU~ya8fgWdJpYq& q$@^[^31|^kKdMsQ n#qQHX6$ for, For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe, Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so, A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit., The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe., Who can find a virtuous woman? Romania "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. Use me, I pray, to offer wise advice to others, and to be ready and willing to respond to Your leading and guiding in every area of my life. Hong Kong John Gills Commentary explains it this way: "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. In literate societies, tongues include hands that write, type, paint, or sign. 4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. 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. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. And when I did speak positively, God blessed even in the midst of hardship. Proverbs 26:20 Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down. Guinea My speech can change someone's day by lifting them up or by discouraging them. I pray thatI may take to heart all that You would teach me. I will argue my point with you and lay it all out for you to see (Psalms 50:19-21). This we ask in Jesus' name,Amen. Spirit-filled words -Spirit-filled words provide the power and wisdom to harness the tongue. Be a craftsman anyway. Jon Bloom serves as teacher and cofounder of Desiring God. Proverbs 18:21 Context. We could fill a library in a lifetime! Amen. 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. Prayer - 1. Help me togrow in grace and to walk in spirit and truth. Let us not join him in his restless evil (James 3:8). May Your name be honoured and respected by old and young alike, to Your praise and glory. Lady Wisdom in Proverbs 8:17 represents God's infinite wisdom. Understand the power of speech. Thank You that my life is in Your hands, and I pray that the answer of my tongue and the plans for my life are perfectly aligned to Your Word and Your will. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church (Ephesians 4:15, 25). Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. Bahrain Sharp words -Sharp words cut and slice like a chefs knife. It says I believe in you. Christmas Island A self-righteous heart produces a judgmental tongue. The Bible tells us the types of words that bless and curse. Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart(Proverbs 25:20). Congo S!D5Q9 (?hijhV]bMG*_mAJLWu=9Xbvb,(_g#Un o Fg;SgEINI o?`P+r:y@xxoP~:"4xy? A84t{x~CU4(mL QrF]s%'gxxh4P\wm$=feK~>xQfC/Q@g~U Q((#sZ5TYsijGzo]!243P6iN. Tokelau Our Lord Jesus radically sanctified our lives towards holiness and exhorted us by preaching and example, to love and forgive, changing our hardened hearts. Proverbs 18:21-24New International Version. 2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in airing an opinion. 19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. Ghana Amy had Christlike character and godly speech. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. 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