“The Words of My Mouth” (#54)

Lord, You made me with a tongue so that I might use it to worship You;
As a Christian, I am to speak only what is uplifting and true.
But it’s hard to do, when all around men are using their words perversely-
Demeaning their fellow people with their words, cursing and casting insults crudely.
But Your Holy Spirit gives me the strength to resist doing what they cannot-
In Christ, I have the freedom to do right in every action, word, and thought.
So this I pray, oh Jesus my Lord and Savior, that, whatever You take me through,
Every word that comes from my mouth would be glorifying to You.
James chapter three was very apt in saying the tongue no man can tame.
So I give my tongue to You, o Lord, that You would use it to bring glory to Your name.