My Mouth and My Heart

A Norvell Note September 8, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 35

My Words and My Mouth

I need to pray this prayer.

May the words of my mouth

and the meditation of my heart

be pleasing to you,

O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)

I need to pray these words so that my words will be kind and accepting because sometimes the meditations of my heart are unkind and judgmental.

I need to pray this prayer so that my words will be gentle and loving because sometimes the meditations of my heart are harsh and unloving.

I need to pray this prayer so that my words will be encouraging because sometimes the meditations of my heart are not about encouragement.

I need to pray this prayer so that my words and actions will build others up, not tear them down.

I need to pray this prayer so my words and actions will bring gentleness and healing to the hurting and broken.

I need to pray this prayer, so my words and actions will bring light and joy into a dark world of sadness.

I need to pray this prayer because sometimes the contents of my heart are far from pleasing to God, even though He is my rock and my redeemer.

I need to pray this prayer daily, and sometimes, I need to pray this prayer many times.

May the words of my mouth

and the meditation of my heart

be pleasing to you,

O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)