A New Day with Janie T. (#05)

Set A Guard, O Lord, Before My Mouth…

Have you ever just wished that you would have duck taped your mouth shut before you got out of bed? I have__ on more than one account, wished I hadn’t said what I just did or perhaps listened with a more attentive ear and gave thought to my words before “spieling off” or after thinking about the situation realizing that I too was at some fault for the confusion.

Then when reality strikes, it strikes hard. Oh No__ I have to repent and apologize for opening my big mouth again or (mishandling the situation)__ that sounds better. I have to apologize for whatever part of this mess is my fault.  Frustration sets in like a black cloud hanging over your head. Pride says, “I don’t owe no one an apology.”  Proverbs 16:2 TLB states “We can always “prove” that we are right, but is the Lord convinced?”  

This is why I find that seeking the Lord early in the morning before my feet ever hit the floor pays off in large dividends. Giving thanks to the Lord early sets the tone for the entire day. Following that time of thanksgiving comes the heartfelt pray of this mom’s heart. “Praying scripture.”

Psalms 141:3 is one of my most often prayed prayers, “ Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.”  Another prayer is, “O Lord, please help me to keep my mouth shut and speak only when you give me something worth saying. Let Psalms 19:14 come alive in me. “Let the words of my mouth and the mediation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable] Rock and my Redeemer.” Amp. Bible.

Taking the simple advice that the Lord taught me so long ago has saved buying a lot of duck tape and spared many times of embarrassment.  Consider the words that were penned so long ago by a most famous “David.” He said that …there is not a word in my tongue [still unuttered], but, behold, O Lord, You know it altogether. A quick apology will spare many hurt feelings and offenses.

Be encouraged. Don’t allow frustration to turn into disappointment, because if unchecked it may perhaps turn into disillusionment. Meditate on the positive Word of God. It is a sure way to bring us into line with the great plan He has for our life. 1 Corinthians 14:33 “For He is not a God of confusion and disorder but of peace and order…”

Peace and order be with you in Jesus name,