Daily Prayer for December 20th, 2019
Good morning, Father-God—thank You! 🙂
Too much talk leads to no good. Holy Spirit, with a clear conscience, help me to be methodical in my approach to everyone, sensibly, while learning to keep my mouth shut, aside from making a defense to anyone who questions the hope that is in You. And let me do that with gentleness and respect. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
1 Peter 3:15-16 English Standard Version (ESV)
15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
Romans 1:16 English Standard Version (ESV)
The Righteous Shall Live by Faith
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Proverbs 10:19 English Standard Version (ESV)
19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Ephesians 5:19 English Standard Version (ESV)
19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,