A Prayer About Words

A prayer about Words

When I want to control my tongue

Dear Jesus,

I’ve never really considered the impact of my words. But the things I say and even the meaning behind them have enormous impact on those who hear. In a sense, my words are gifts that I can give. My words can be a gift of praise to you or a gift of encouragement to a friend. I know that I have often spoken words that are annoying, complaining, insulting, demeaning, or simply useless. I’m sorry I have been so irresponsible with my tongue. I want to make my words count. Help me to be thoughtful in my prayers to you and in my speech to others. Perhaps the greatest gift I can ever give others is not in a box covered with paper and bows but in the words I use to encourage, inspire, comfort, or challenge them.

Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29