Keep Guard On My Mouth

 

We live in frictious times, that’s true,
And some are prone to wrath,
But I am trying to live life
Walking along Your path.
 
You taught us to speak out with grace,
Though truth is still a must.
Yet there are so many who choose
To speak rage and disgust.
 
It’s easy to be drawn into
Responding out of ire,
But You’ve called us to speak from love,
So I must quench that fire.
 
Lord, when I start to speak my mind
Please remind me to pause
And seal my lips until I’m calm
In respect of Your laws.
 
Help me to hold my tongue and think
Before I speak harshly.
Then give me wisdom to speak truth,
But do so graciously.
 
Psalm 141:3
Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!