Because the poor are plundered, because the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord; “I will place him in the safety for which he longs. Psalms 12:5

There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18

Heavenly Father, I praise you as my God and King who one day, “will arise.” One day, judgement will come. One day, you will make all wrongs, right. One day, you will place all of your children under the safety for which we long. I praise you Lord for having that perfect day set in your mind. You know the beginning from the end. You know how much we can handle. You know how much will sanctify us without breaking us. You know. You know, perfectly. Please Lord, give us perseverance till that day. Give us resolve till that day. Give us more of you so that we can endure. Give us vision for that day. Give us hope for that day. Give us the belief that you will say what you said you would do. I praise you for being a God who keeps his Word.

Lord, help my tongue bring healing. For everyone who encounters my words, may they be healing words. Help me to be aware that my words can kill. Words can injure. Words can leave people emotionally and spiritually damaged. Lord, help me not to be loose with my words. Instead, help me to be intentional. Help my words to be life-giving. Help my words to be like a healing balm. Even if my words bring conviction, help my words to restore, renew, reinvigorate, and point people to the beauty and excellency of you! I tremble at the responsibility that you’ve given me to be a mouthpiece for you. Help me steward this responsibility well. Without your strength and the infilling of the Holy Spirit, I will fail. I love you and praise you for how you will empower me to use my words to glorify you. I pray all of this in Jesus name, Amen.