Psalm 5: 11-12
But let all who take refuge in You be glad, let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, that those who love Your Name may exult in You. For it is You Who blesses the righteous man, O Lord, You surround him with favor as with a shield.
O my Father, surround me with the shield of Your favor; put Your guard on my tongue (and fingers as I type or text) that I will convey Your Truth and Your compassion. Help me to think before I speak, and to say only what would be encouraging and uplifting to the hearer.
Father, let Your joy be my strength; show me how to value the day over the night, so I won't want to return to my dream instead of facing the day each morning. Show me Your purpose in every moment of each day so I will not waste any time.
Teach me Your ways, Lord, that I may put away laziness and selfishness, and serve You in righteousness and further Your purposes in this World according to Your plan.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
