I May Try to Be Clever

Lord Jesus, as Peter said,
you alone have the words that give life.
Your words are living and mighty,
and more precise than a scalpel,
slicing to the heart.

Let me speak your words this week, Lord,
not mine.
Flow through me,
speak through me.

I may try to be clever.
I will no doubt lapse into self and flesh.
You will see it coming,
and I ask you to please
save me from stupidity,
insensitivity,
and everything that does not come
from you.

Please speak.
Speak to me.
Speak through me.
Speak so clearly and so forcefully,
encouraging,
blessing,
reviving,
renewing,
and restoring all those who have ears to hear,
in Jesus' name, amen.