Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth. Keep watch
over the door of my lips. Today I surrender my
mouth to you, my words, my reactions, my conversations,
my responses. Your word teaches me that a small
spark can set an entire forest on fire. So, God,
do not allow my words to burn what you have called
me to build. When I am angry, teach me to pause.
When I am offended, Teach me restraint. When
I am misunderstood, give me wisdom. When pride
tells me to defend myself, teach me to seek your
direction before I respond. When I have the perfect
answer to an insult, remind me that winning an
argument may cost me something more valuable
than the argument itself. When I possess information
that could hurt someone, Teach me how to carry
it with integrity. Protect me from gossip. Protect
me from unnecessary arguments. Protect me from
speaking out of temporary emotions and creating
permanent consequences. God, sometimes the problem
is deeper than my mouth. Your word teaches that
the mouth speaks from the abundance of the heart.
So today I ask you, refine my heart. If anger
is producing my words, heal the anger. If pride
is producing my words, humble me. If bitterness
is producing my words, heal the wound. If jealousy
is producing my words, purify my heart. If insecurity
is producing my words, remind me who I am in
you. If offense is producing destructive words,
teach me forgiveness. God do not simply change
what I say. Change the source from which my words
are coming. Holy Spirit, govern my tongue. Teach
me when to speak. Teach me when to wait. Teach
me when to walk away. Teach me when silence is
wisdom. Give me the discipline to understand
that not everything I know needs to be repeated.
Not everything true needs to be said immediately.
Not every accusation requires my response. Not
every disagreement requires a battle. Not every
provocation deserves access to my voice. Sometimes
silence is not weakness. Sometimes silence is
discipline. But God, when truth must be spoken,
give me courage. When someone needs encouragement,
use my voice. When someone has fallen, give me
words that restore. When my family needs affirmation,
let me speak life. When someone needs correction,
help me correct without humiliating. When someone
walking through fire needs hope, let my voice
remind them. You are not alone. God, I do not
want you to silence my voice. I want you to sanctify
it. Before you increase my influence, refine
my words. Before you increase my authority, refine
my reactions. Before you give me a greater platform,
Refine my motives. Before you give me a bigger
microphone, prepare the person who will speak
through it. Because my family is too valuable.
My relationships are too valuable. My testimony
is too valuable. My calling is too valuable.
My vision is too valuable. My purpose is too
valuable to be damaged by an uncontrolled tongue.
Therefore, today, I declare My mouth will not
destroy what my prayers have been asking God
to build Temporary anger will not receive permanent
vocabulary Offense will not govern my words Pride
will not govern my words Bitterness will not
govern my words Fear will not govern my words
The Holy Spirit will govern my words I declare
that my voice will become an instrument of healing
My words will encourage My words will restore.
My words will bless. My words will speak truth
with wisdom. My words will carry grace. And when
wisdom requires silence, I will have the discipline
to remain silent. God, set a guard over my mouth.
Keep watch over the door of my lips. Refine my
heart. Discipline my reactions. Sanctify my words
and prepare my voice for your purpose. I declare
that the same fire refining my character will
refine my mouth. I will not use my words to destroy
what God has called me to protect. I will not
sacrifice purpose because of one uncontrolled
moment. My voice belongs to God. My mouth belongs
to God. My words belong to God. And by the help
of the Holy Spirit, I will speak. like someone
who understands what I am carrying. I am being
refined for a purpose. In the name of Jesus Christ,
amen. You are not alone.