Day 10

PRAYER – Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your site, O LORD, my rock, my redeemer.

1 Chronicles 16:34

[34] Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;

for his steadfast love endures forever!

Father in Heaven, I have so much to be thankful for. My wife, kids, friends, home — but above all that I’m thankful for the forgiveness you’ve given my by faith in the finished work of the cross. Lord, I have you to thank for all of it. From my Salvation, to the simple joys of life. I pray that my heart would be full of thanks, and not entitlement. And let that thankfulness show up in the way that I steward my words. Which, are ultimately YOUR words. Because everything belongs to you. In Jesus name, Amen.

Day 9

PRAYER – Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your site, O LORD, my rock, my redeemer.

Psalm 30:11-12

[11] You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;

you have loosed my sackcloth

and clothed me with gladness,

[12] that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.

O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever!

Father in Heaven you are the author of all good things. You are the giver of life and the giver of Joy. Lord Jesus because of your finished work on the cross, we can go from weeping to dancing. Please don’t let me keep quiet about how great you are. Keep my mouth from anything worthless and help to express your worth with all that I say and do.

My heart is yours. All my words are yours, Jesus. Help me to steward them for your Glory and the good of others.

Day 8

PRAYER – Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your site, O LORD, my rock, my redeemer.

Ephesians 3:20-21

[20] Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, [21] to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Lord, you are bigger and stronger than we realize, and your power is working within us. You deserve all the glory and all the praise. I pray that your power would specifically be working in my heart in relation to my words. Let my awe of you dictate the way I relate to everything and everybody, including, and especially, my words. Thank you for your patience and grace, Lord. Please continue to change me to be more like you. In Jesus name, Amen.

Day 7

PRAYER – Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your site, O LORD, my rock, my redeemer.

Father in Heaven, you are my rock. You deserve all of my praise. You are worth singing to, and singing about. Please help my words be a joyful noise unto you. Give me perspective to remain steadfast in Thankfulness. Keep me out of the pit of complaining or entitlement. Help my words give glory to you and bless others. You are the one true King. You are King of everything, including my words. Let me live like, Lord. In Jesus name, Amen.

Day 6

PRAYER – Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your site, O LORD, my rock, my redeemer.

Psalm 139:13-14[13] For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. [14] I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

Dear Heavenly Father, you’re my maker. I’m your creation and so I am nothing without you. Thank you. I pray that I would have a soul level understanding that I am your workmanship. Cultivate in me a heart of praise and not a heart of entitlement or foolish pride. Make my words reflect your work, God. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Day 5

PRAYER – Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your site, O LORD, my rock, my redeemer.

1 Timothy 1:17

[17] To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Father in Heaven, you ARE the King of the ages. You’re the rightful King of everything including the words I use. I praise YOU, Lord! I pray that as I begin this week, that your kingdom authority would go all the way to my heart. And that from my heart would overflow words that honor you and bless others. Deliver me from misusing my words in ways that don’t rightfully reflect your kingship. In Jesus name, Amen

Day 4

PRAYER – Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your site, O LORD, my rock, my redeemer.

Psalm 106:1

[1] Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

Lord, you have never taken a day off from loving me so I don’t ever need to go a day without being thankful to you. My words were given to me to express gratitude to you. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for forgiving me. Thank you for saving me. Thank you for not ever giving up on me. Fill my heart with gratitude to you, as you have filled my heart with life in you.

My heart is yours. All my words are yours, Jesus. Help me to steward them for your Glory and the good of others.

Day 3

PRAYER – Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your site, O LORD, my rock, my redeemer.

Psalm 56:4

[4] In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

Lord, so much of my misuse of words can come down to fear. Fear that if I don’t right wrongs with my words then I, or people I care about will get hurt. But I can trust you with righting wrongs. Nothing can harm us when you protect us. Instead of being in defense mode with my words, I can use my words to praise, God!

My heart is yours. All my words are yours, Jesus. Help me to steward them for your Glory and the good of others.

Day 2

PRAYER – Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your site, O LORD, my rock, my redeemer.

Romans 8:38-39

[38] For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, [39] nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Thank you Lord for the assurance that you’re never gonna let us go. I’m reminded of the CS Lewis quote: “Don’t let your happiness depend on anything you can lose”. We can’t ever lose you, Lord. And that’s our source of true happiness.

Today when I want to use my words to control the situation, help me remember that it’s your control that matters. That everything isn’t going to go my way, and that is a VERY good thing.

My heart is yours. All my words are yours, Jesus. Help me to steward them for your Glory and the good of others.

Day 1

Today begins 40 Days of Words of Praise. My prayer each day is Psalm 19:14 — Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your side, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer 🙏🏼

Then, I’ve selected 40 praise promoting Bible passages to reflect on and respond to each day. Today’s is Psalm 9:1-2

[1] I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart;

I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

[2] I will be glad and exult in you;

I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

🙏🏼 Thank you Lord for dying in my place, and for standing by my side. There are no words to express my gratitude for what you did for me on the Cross. I didn’t deserve it and I can’t ever pay it back. But I can, in one sense, pay it forward. I can live a life of sacrifice and giving to others. And I can do that with my words. I know you’re uniquely with me when I do that. You’re forgiveness and your presence make life wonderful. Thank you, Lord.

My heart is yours. All my words are yours, Jesus. Help me to steward them for your Glory and the good of others. Amen