Lord, I am being attacked by two mighty enemies The one whose name I will not mention, and Human Nature. These enemies share a common turf…the world. And both would use me for their glory.
Jesus, I claim you as my savior And I have taken your name. But it is your nature that you want me to embrace.
Too often I represent ‘the other one’, Dishonoring You without hesitation. The ugliness of my flesh spills out through my mouth. My harsh words to a brother are a slap to your glorious face. My judgment of another points a guilty finger to myself.
My words reveal my heart, To my shame. Father, let my words unveil Your heart! Lord, make me choke on my unkind words Before they are uttered. Let me taste their bitterness. And be sick at the thought of their formation.
Give me a sweet mouth with a kind word, A heart that is one with Yours. Change me, Lord. That my words would bring life In their encouragement and lifting of others. And may the moniker “Christian” Truly reflect You and not me.
By Candace Sorondo
Jesus, I claim you as my savior And I have taken your name. But it is your nature that you want me to embrace.
Too often I represent ‘the other one’, Dishonoring You without hesitation. The ugliness of my flesh spills out through my mouth. My harsh words to a brother are a slap to your glorious face. My judgment of another points a guilty finger to myself.
My words reveal my heart, To my shame. Father, let my words unveil Your heart! Lord, make me choke on my unkind words Before they are uttered. Let me taste their bitterness. And be sick at the thought of their formation.
Give me a sweet mouth with a kind word, A heart that is one with Yours. Change me, Lord. That my words would bring life In their encouragement and lifting of others. And may the moniker “Christian” Truly reflect You and not me.
By Candace Sorondo