THIS PSALM CONTINUES THE PRAYER FROM PS 38
Psalm 39
GOD NOW ADDS THE PRINCIPLE OF “GUARDING OUR WORDS”
ESPECIALLY WHEN THINGS ARE AT THEIR WORST.
If this type of battle is going to be won,
WE CANNOT BE TOO CAREFUL WITH OUR WORDS.
NEVER FORGET Life and Death are in the power of the tongue.
James 1 tells us to “ask God for wisdom
AT THE START OF ANY TRIAL”
SPEAKING AND ACTING WITHOUT GUIDANCE FROM HOLY SPIRIT
WILL NOT ONLY BE A WASTE OF TIME AND ENERGY.....
IT WILL ROB YOU OF ULTIMATE VICTORY !
THIS IS
THE PRAYER YOU WANT
COMING FROM YOUR MOUTH....AND YOUR HEART.
KEEP IN MIND:
This prayer is based on SIN BEING THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE AFFLICTION.
Whether for yourself (or our nation) REPENTENCE and
KEEPING YOUR HEART RIGHT BEFORE GOD (supported by your words and prayers)
ARE FUNDAMENTAL FOR YOUR VICTORY.