Proverbs 15: 28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
I can't count how many times I have let my mouth run off without thinking! If only I can learn to stop, pause to think, then reply in a more appropriate way.
O my Father, please teach me Your wisdom, that I may ponder how to answer, and not just open my mouth to pour out what will not be helpful.
Put Your guard on my mouth and my tongue, that I may pause to consider my words, my answer, before I speak it.
Grant me Your discretion in my thoughts, the ideas and concepts I share and how to present them with words that are acceptable to the hearers and encouraging to their hearts.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
