Keep Watch Over My Words

The words that come out of my mouth
And those within my heart
Should always find their roots in You.
Your Word’s where mine should start.
 
Please, help me keep guard on my words,
And let my heart stay true
To all the lessons You’ve taught me
That I may honor You.
 
Let unkind words that have no worth
Remain unsaid, I pray.
Yet, if there are hard truths needed,
Help me find a kind way.
 
My thoughts are not always as good
As I know they should be,
But help me guard my words until
I am a better me.
 
You bear with me so patiently,
And show me such mercy.
I pray that I will learn to think
And speak as graciously.
 
Psalm 141:3
Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!