Tuesday 12th May

Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit - you choose.

Proverbs 18:21 The Message

Lord Jesus,

Thank you that your Word gives us life every day.

Please guard our lips this week so that the words we speak

will not be negative or destructive.

Help us to be patient with those we live with, those we care for

or those we speak to by phone or email.

Remind us today of anyone we’ve spoken a harsh word to;

forgive us and show us how to quickly make amends.

Please fill or mouths with encouraging words for our neighbours, friends and family;

let our words bear fruit by being kind and forgiving.

Holy Spirit, please bring to mind anyone who needs a word

of encouragement, comfort or strength today.

Thank you that you are the Living Word.

Amen.