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0000003711 00000 n Togo 0000013305 00000 n Thank You for Your amazing plan of redemption, for the forgiveness of sin, and life everlasting, and thank You that the day is coming when we will see Jesus face to face and have full and free access to the living Tree of Life, in the paradise of God. You might remember the lesson of the withered fig tree in Mark 11:12-14, 20-24. Into Your hands I commit each one. Keep me I pray, from the sin of pride or from trusting in my ownimportance or from thinking thatI can add to my salvation or contribute towards my sanctification through my own works. Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege, responsibility, and joy of the children You have placed in my life. Speaking negatively is costly in the spiritual realm, while watching what we say can bring spiritual reward. Perhaps you know the phrase, He will be eating his words. Words can condemn us. A faithful heart produces a truthful tongue. Designed by. A peaceful heart produces a reconciling tongue. 15:18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife. Loving Father, thank You thatI am in Christ, and that in Him is all the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding that I need. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,but only what is helpful for building others upaccording to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen (Ephesians 4:29). International House of Prayer (IHOP) KC Staff Day 21. 3. Moldova, Republic of I pray thatYou would search me and identify and correct any faults You find within. Kyrgyzstan Awe Hilary, is a man saved by Grace and committed to the propagation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Cape Verde Loving Heavenly Father, help me todevelop a prudent mind and a humble heart that is growing in grace. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Saint Pierre and Miquelon Heavenly Father, how I praise and glorify Your name, that the Lord Jesus is my best and perfect friend. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Say something affectionate to a loved one at an unexpected time. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. I have no one who is really interested in me at all, and I feel lost and alone and so vulnerable. Our Lord Jesus radically sanctified our lives towards holiness and exhorted us by preaching and example, to love and forgive, changing our hardened hearts. I pray Your protection over Christian families everywhere. Help me toreflect You in all I do so that I show forth the grace of Jesus to all I meet. Do everything without grumblingor arguing (Philippians 2:14). In a world where honour and respect for parents and older mentors is becoming increasingly scorned, I pray that children and young people would be willing tolisten to words of instruction from their fathers and to hold fast to the teachings they receive from their mothers. Heavenly Father, give me an understanding heart, a fear of Your great and glorious majesty, and an increasing knowledge of my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ for the more I know Him and the power of His Resurrection, and the more I fellowship in His suffering and pain, the more I will understand Your eternal character and Your unsurpassed attributes to Your praise and glory. According to the Miriam-Webster dictionary, wisdom is the ability to discern inner qualities and relationships, have good judgment, and a wise attitude, belief, or course of action. Oh Lord, I am ill and feel frightened and alone as I have no one to care for me. Montserrat Maldives We could fill a library in a lifetime! Critical -In contrast, critical words judge and find fault. Thank You that You are with me to lead and direct in all life's decisions and to plant my feet on the straight pathway. Today's Prayer is taken from the book of Proverbs 18:21. %PDF-1.4 % 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. Loving Father, I long to know the Lord Jesus more and more, for in Him are all the riches of Your wisdom. Loving -Loving words reflect Gods nature. Thank You for the godly father, mothers, men, and women you have placed in each of our lives. If we did, what would the titles of those books be? In Your grace I pray that they be granted the husband or wife of Your choice, so that together they may become a threefold cord with You, which is not easily broken.Thank You, Lord so much, for every one of my grandchildren. Give me an understanding heart, I pray, Heavenly Father, and an ear that is open to Your Word. 0000022409 00000 n Bermuda Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the lives of each of my lovely grandchildren that You have so graciously brought into my life. Heavenly Father, thank You for putting us in families and for the roles and responsibilities You ordained within the family unit. New Caledonia 15:19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway. Thank You that as Your children, we have Your heavenly peace - the peace that passes understanding, which guards the heart and enlivens the soul. Korea, Republic of 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. 11 Give us today our daily bread. Thank You, thatI have been given the free-will to make choices in life, and a sound mind with which to think and consider different options. Dear intercessors, and with disgrace, scorn. All of these behaviors indicate a heart that is like the heart of the Father. I pray that my self-life would remain nailed to the Cross and He would increase in my life as I decrease. xb```b``e`e`f`@ 0p. cz+Hp4(30h d=JP\RL'43Bo+4# 19(9@ Argentina Korea, Democratic People s Republic of 0000003286 00000 n To love another well, we need to put on Christ himself. Through Christ you can do it. Loving Father, thank you for Your correction, for I know that Your discipline is for my good and for Your eternal glory. I will argue my point with you and lay it all out for you to see (Psalms 50:19-21). 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). If your words bless and encourage others, they give evidence of a compassionate heart. 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? We thank You for places like Alcoholic Anonymous and the many Christian ministries and rehab centres that are dedicated to helping men and women recover from this debilitating and distressing addiction, and showing them the love of the Lord Jesus. Heavenly Father, there are many that spread strife and cause division through gossip and lies or they lack integrity and demean others. Heavenly Father, what a wealth of truth there is in the book of Proverbs. Let's look at a perfect example from Jesus about the power of our words. Understand the power of speech. Qatar Keep me low at the Cross, I pray, and keep me broken before You all the days of my life. We need to have his mind, offer his welcome, speak his words, show his love, and give his grace. 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. Heavenly Father, thank You for the many words of wisdom that are contained in the book of Proverbs. Strengthen me in spirit, I pray that You renew my heart with Your healing touch and refresh me in body, soul and spirit. 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 . 7 0 obj <> endobj Thank You for the simple truth of salvation and the things in Your Word that are quickly discernible on the surface of Scripture. Would those close to you call you a cheerleader? Antarctica Some, by their tongues, by the too free use of them, or falsehood they utter, are the cause of death to themselves and others; and some, by their silence, or by their prudent speech and prevalent intercession, secure or obtain life for themselves and others; yea, judgment at the last day will proceed according to a man's words, "By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned", (Matthew 12:37); the tongue is the instrument either of a great deal of good, or of a great deal of evil . To You alone belongs my reverential fear, humble worship, and eternal devotion, through time and into eternity. Check the motive behind what you want to say. The sinful use of the tongue brings the user into iniquity. Iraq Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Maybe youve said it, but do you believe it? Heavenly Father, I confess that I have not only hurt other people, and especially those that are close to me, but I have offended You and ignored some of the warnings that I believe were directly or indirectly sent from You. He is married to Mrs Nanko Awe, and they are blessed with three daughters, Deborah, Anna and Hillary Praying through Proverbs 18:15 Loving Heavenly Father, help me to develop a prudent mind and a humble heart that is growing in grace. Take Home: At the end of the lesson there is a sheet (Daily Prayers to use our words wisely) to help students to pray. Psalm 141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Keep them from worldly ways, direct and govern their lives, and may they never depart from the way of righteousness. According as the fruitof the mouth is good or bad, unto iniquity or unto righteousness, so the character of the man is, and consequently the testimony of his conscience concerning him. 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. Who Is the Beast in Revelation 13, and Have We Met Him Yet? 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that . The world is full of words of death. May they grow in godly conduct, make wise choices, and learn to be both responsible towards others and accountable to authority. 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). Do you want to be known as a problem identifier or an encourager? 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. I pray thatI would treasure the Scriptures more than I would value much silver and gold, and I ask for Your help to search out the truths that are hidden withinits pages. Turkey Keep me trusting. 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. Purify my heart and my speech I pray, and may the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be acceptable to You. I pray thatI may embrace every season of life as an opportunity to mature in the faith and grow closer to You. But I come to You in humble submission to ask You to help me to get on the road to addiction recovery, for I know that You have promised to lift-up all who come to You out of the miry pit, even when we have foolishly dug it for ourselves. Nigeria I pray thatI may develop a deep and reverential fear for Your holy name and hide Your truths in my heart. This is a chance to die to myself and live for Jesus." Our Lord Jesus radically sanctified our lives towards holiness and exhorted us by preaching and example, to love and forgive, changing our hardened hearts. based on the truth that "Death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21) and on the principle that faith must be expressed by the words of our mouth and the beliefs of our heart. Keep me low at the Cross, I pray, and keep me broken before You all the days of my life. Lesotho In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Runion Amen. Brazil The Lips of the Righteous Jesus spoke plainly about our idle words, yet his warning often goes unheeded. Colombia Iceland In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. When others are in a crisis, do they know they will find peace and comfort in your words? #DigitalPrayerbook #TheMessengerBlog #TheMessenger, Engr. Vanuatu Read full chapter Proverbs 17 Proverbs 19 New International Version (NIV) Thank You that in Him, I live, and move, and have my being. We encourage people by showing respect for them, even when their opinions are different from ours. This I ask in Jesus' name, AMEN. Honduras Saint Barthlemy 0000001932 00000 n Be with me and give me the strength to turn away from temptation. 20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Seychelles A critical heart produces a critical tongue. Open my eyes to see wonderful things in Your law, and may my ear be quick to hear Your voice and my heart ready to obey Your will. Luxembourg In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. I recognise the responsibility on fathers, mothers, and grandparents in bringing up their children and grandchildren in the fear of the Lord. You can imagine how many words an average person speaks in a day! Their silence and then shouting at the right time won them the victory. 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). Heavenly Father, thank You for the many things I can learn from the amazing book of Proverbs. 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. When has an acid tongue burned you? Guinea-Bissau Purify my thoughts, I pray, and may the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart, reflect the grace and truth of Christ Jesus my Lord. 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. You let your mouth say anything evil.Your tongue plans deceit.You sit and talk against your own brother. Proverbs 18:21 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. 0000002581 00000 n It is in His name I pray, AMEN. 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. If you would like to receive this devotional, please send your e-mail address to praythruproverbs@yahoo.com. The Bible shows the difference between a life-giving tongue and a destructive one. Spirit-filledlips make sweet music, instead of noisy gongs. Why cant you be like They use people as a dumping ground for worry, needless chatter, and negative information. In His name I pray, AMEN. I pray that I would be granted wisdom to choose the good and eschew the evil. 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. Korede Komaiya, BATTLE FOR FOR NEW DIMENSION - Apostle Joshua Talena, THE NECESSITY OF SOUL WINNING - Dr Paul Enenche, THE VALUE OF FAITH (1&2) - Dr Paul Enenche, THE VALUE OF FAITH (1&2) Dr Paul Enenche, UNVEILING THE MYSTERY OF FAITH Apostle Joshua Talena. Blessed Lord and Father, what wonderful truths are contained within Your Word. 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. 4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing . Jesus said that for every idle word there will be a time of accounting in the day of judgment. Tongues can be weapons of mass destruction, launching holocausts and wars. Jersey So what will come out of your mouth today, death or life? Christmas Island Prayer: Dear Lord, The king's heart is in the hand of the . This humble prayer we make in Jesus Precious Name. Help me toacquire knowledge and understanding and the wisdom to know how best to utilise my skills and all I have learned. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. This I ask in Jesus' precious name, AMEN. May I live and work each day to Your praise and glory. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. Encourage more than you critique. Amen. Seek to only speak words that are good for building up, that give grace to those who hear (Ephesians 4:29). In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN. May I live and work to Your praise and glory, in the power of the Holy Spirit, through time and into eternity. 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. Ireland Micronesia, Federated States of In Jesus' name, AMEN. The tongue can spread death or it can share the good news of eternal life. 0000056274 00000 n French Guiana In Jesus' name, AMEN. Kiribati Unwholesome -Unwholesomewords are the opposite of loving words. Bridled by the Holy Spirit it blesses, refreshes, and gives life. Slovenia French Southern Territories Martinique Soak in Matthew 5, or Romans 12, or 1 Corinthians 13, or Philippians 2. Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.. Namibia 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. Portugal 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. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. NLT The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. Before you ridicule someone, remember James 3:6 says destructive words are fueled by hell. P Thank You for the many principles and precepts that are so helpful and encouraging in the book of Proverbs. Keep me from participating in any form of talebearing or gossiping. Her latest book, Little Faith, Big God, is to be released February 2020. Italy God is looking for a holy life, and one of the key areas that we must guard with all diligence is our tongue. But a loving heart produces a gracious tongue. Guernsey Madagascar 0000058027 00000 n 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. Canada Proverbs 18:1 "He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom." "The Hebrew text of the O.T. Afghanistan In Proverbs 10, we find seven characteristics of the lips of the righteous. 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. Your email address will not be published. My health is failing and I am not even sure what is wrong with me, except that I need Your touch on my life more that I have ever needed before. Egypt I was reminded in those moments to watch my tongue and speak words that would uplift and bless others. Norfolk Island Let us not join him in his restless evil (James 3:8). Myanmar This is why when youre arrested you have the right to remain silent, and when you are on trial you have the right to plead the fifth amendment. 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