This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 141 creates space to pray and seek God’s help, especially regarding our words.



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Ever wish you could hit rewind and take back something you said? Maybe it was a harsh tone, biting sarcasm, or a juicy piece of gossip. It’s easy to let words slip out—and once they do, it’s just as easy to wish we could take them back.



The truth is, those words that slip out might feel satisfying in the moment, but they often leave a bitter taste behind. As this Psalmist puts it, they’re like delicacies—tempting but not truly good or nourishing.



And in today’s divisive world, our words are more important than ever. How can we, as followers of Jesus, be people who use our words to extend God’s love and peace, even when we don’t agree with something?



That’s why I’ve prayed this Psalm for years. I want to be someone who uses her words well—someone whose words are trustworthy, kind, and full of love.



So I pray, “Lord, set a guard over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.”



And God is faithful. He gives those gentle nudges to stop talking or to tread more carefully.



Heeding his nudge is still up to me, though, as it always is.



This meditation offers space to ask God for His help and protection as we seek to be people who speak words filled with love.



You can follow along with a FREE printed guide for this meditation and the entire Praying with the Psalms series here.



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The entire meditation text is as follows:

Psalm 141:1-4, NIV

1 I call to you, Lord, come quickly to me;

hear me when I call to you.

2 May my prayer be set before you like incense;

may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.

3 Set a guard over my mouth, Lord;

keep watch over the door of my lips.

4 Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil

so that I take part in wicked deeds

along with those who are evildoers;

do not let me eat their delicacies.

This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 141 creates space to pray and seek God’s help, especially regarding our words.
 
Get your FREE Praying with The Psalms Journal <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/psalms">here</a>.
 
Ever wish you could hit rewind and take back something you said? Maybe it was a harsh tone, biting sarcasm, or a juicy piece of gossip. It’s easy to let words slip out—and once they do, it’s just as easy to wish we could take them back.
 
The truth is, those words that slip out might feel satisfying in the moment, but they often leave a bitter taste behind. As this Psalmist puts it, they’re like delicacies—tempting but not truly good or nourishing.
 
And in today’s divisive world, our words are more important than ever. How can we, as followers of Jesus, be people who use our words to extend God’s love and peace, even when we don’t agree with something?
 
That’s why I’ve prayed this Psalm for years. I want to be someone who uses her words well—someone whose words are trustworthy, kind, and full of love.
 
So I pray, “Lord, set a guard over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.”
 
And God is faithful. He gives those gentle nudges to stop talking or to tread more carefully.
 
Heeding his nudge is still up to me, though, as it always is.
 
This meditation offers space to ask God for His help and protection as we seek to be people who speak words filled with love.
 
You can follow along with a FREE printed guide for this meditation and the entire Praying with the Psalms series <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/psalms">here</a>.
 
Here are some additional helpful links:
You can find out more about me, Jodie, at <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/">http://www.jodieniznik.com/</a>
Follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodieniznik/">@jodieniznik</a>
Follow me on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JodieGNiznik">@JodieGNiznik</a>
Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Lectio Divina Scripture Meditation Journal <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/qonerec7np">here</a>.
Join my Monday email newsletter <a href="https://idyllic-fashion-59593.myflodesk.com/enrpjoz0aa">here</a>, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning.
 
Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com.</a>
Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies <a href="http://www.jodieniznik.com/studies">here</a>.
The entire meditation text is as follows:
Psalm 141:1-4, NIV
1 I call to you, Lord, come quickly to me;
hear me when I call to you.
2 May my prayer be set before you like incense;
may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.
3 Set a guard over my mouth, Lord;
keep watch over the door of my lips.
4 Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil
so that I take part in wicked deeds
along with those who are evildoers;
do not let me eat their delicacies.

Welcome to So Much More where we're creating space to be with God. This podcast, hosted by Jodie Niznik, introduces you to two types of bible scripture meditation experiences, Lectio Divina and Imaginative Prayer, and gives you space to practice them. It also creates space to hear what others have experienced in their time with God.

Topics Covered:

📖 What Is Lectio Divina and Why Is It a Helpful Christian Practice
📖 What Is Christian Meditation and How Do We Use Scripture to Practice It
📖 Special Church Seasonal Series Including Lent, Easter, and Advent

If you are a Christian looking for ways to pray more or meditate more on Scripture, be sure to visit Jodie's website, https://www.jodieniznik.com/ for more information! 

Welcome to So Much More where we're creating space to be with God. This podcast, hosted by Jodie Niznik, introduces you to two types of bible scripture meditation experiences, Lectio Divina and Imaginative Prayer, and gives you space to practice them. It also creates space to hear what others have experienced in their time with God.
Topics Covered:
📖 What Is Lectio Divina and Why Is It a Helpful Christian Practice 📖 What Is Christian Meditation and How Do We Use Scripture to Practice It 📖 Special Church Seasonal Series Including Lent, Easter, and Advent
If you are a Christian looking for ways to pray more or meditate more on Scripture, be sure to visit Jodie's website, <a href="https://www.jodieniznik.com/">https://www.jodieniznik.com/</a> for more information!

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