Psalm 39 - Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 39.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/psa/39/1/s_517001

Meditate on verse 1a.

I said, “I will guard my ways

that I may not sin with my tongue.”

Notice how David handled a situation where he wanted to say something so badly, but he knew if he spoke from a heart that was hot within him, he would be sinning. When he did speak, he talked to God. He recognized how short life is (is it too short to be this angry?). He asked deliverance from all of his transgressions (being in God’s presence makes you aware of how sinful you really are; it’s not just those “wicked” people [Psalm 39:1]), and he hoped in God.

Pray Psalm 39:1, 7-8, and 12a over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, help _____ and me guard our ways;


do not let us sin with our tongues.


May we guard our mouths as with a muzzle

 while the wicked are in our presence.


We wait for You, LORD; our hope is in You.


Deliver us from all our transgressions.


Hear our prayer, O LORD, and give ear to our cry;

do not be silent at our tears.


For the sake of Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell