“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips! Do not let my heart incline to any evil, to busy myself with wicked deeds in company with men who work iniquity, and let me not eat of their delicacies!” – Psalm 141:3-4
Why do public speakers use a teleprompter? Of
all the possibilities, one important reason is to protect from saying the wrong
thing. No matter how sure the speaker may be of their knowledge and ability to
say what they should, they are bound to "misspeak". They have learned
the danger of being overconfident.
David prayed with great humility and full knowledge
of his own heart. He needed the Lord to "set a guard over his
mouth" so he wouldn't "misspeak". David was well aware that
his heart was "deceitful above all things, and desperately
sick" (Jeremiah 17:9) and he needed the Lord's help to stay on track.
He had learned the danger of being overconfident.
Have you ever said it wrong my friend? Were you
ever led down the wrong path by so called friends? Was your heart deceived or
just confused? The Lord is ready to Guard your mouth and direct your steps if
you will only call on Him. Be careful to remember the danger of being
overconfident.
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