40 Days of Prayer for Education: Day 11

Day 11:

Let’s consider each translation before we pray today.

 

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Ephesians 4:29 _NIV

Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift.

Ephesians 4:29 _MSG

Dear Heavenly Father,

You have blessed us with a great gift; the gift of teaching. As a part of that gift, we are surrounded by young impressionable minds. You also, however, surround us with adults who are also impressionable.  Therefore, because You have called us to be “light" and "salt" to those around us, we ask that You conduct our conversations. Even if it means bridling our tongues.  Help us to be mindful of not only what we say to others, but how we say it.  Cleanse our hearts and mouths from cursing, complaining and criticizing.  Instead, may our words encourage, build-up, comfort and speak life to everyone we come in contact with.  By our words, may those around us believe in the confession of our faith and the certainty of Your existence.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen

The Lord is with you and you are loved!