Morning prayer · April 11
Morning Prayer for April 11
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
God’s Word
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Today’s takeaway: Guard your words today, and follow Jesus, who did not answer insults with insults.
My beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Christ … suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously
Consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
In their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
Prayer
O LORD, set a watch before my mouth today and keep the door of my lips. In many words sin is never far away. Make me quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Help me rule my own spirit. When I am provoked, let me remember Jesus, who was insulted and did not answer back, but trusted Himself to You. Let no deceit be found in my mouth. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Pray as Jesus taught us
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Amen.
Blessing
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.