Based on Matthew 15:11
It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth that defiles.

Jesus, Word of Life, open my lips
Release from me what is of you
Save me from all that defiles and degrades.
Save me from words as weapons
A heart at war

Inspire and guide my words as I have a difficult conversation with ________ today.
We need you.

Lord, open my lips
Release from me what is of you
Let loose what is good and full of truth
Words ringing with your grace and hope
A witness to your mercy and deliverance
An invitation to reconciliation and new life
A call to choose you and your ways and the common good

Lord, open my lips
Release from me what is of you
Send forth your word and your kingdom shall be born in us
Amen

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