The Psalm
Psalm 34 (CSB)
11 Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
12 Who is someone who desires life, loving a long life to enjoy what is good?
13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.
14 Turn away from evil and do what is good; seek peace and pursue it.
The Prayer
My All-Good
My lips have spoken evil
because my heart was filled with wickedness.
My eyes saw lustful things
because my heart was filled with sin.
My ears desired fleshy things
because my heart was filled with cancer.
How can I even see good
when I filled with evil and contempt?
How can I even keep my tongue from evil and deceit
when all I know is sin.
How can I turn away from evil
when all I have done is chase after my gods.
But you alone are good
you alone bring peace
and I dare not pursue you
until you first capture me
exchanged my heart
gave me your faith
gave me sight
opened my ears
changed my mind
and gave me new desires.
Oh Lord,
in your steadfast love
grace upon grace
and daily mercies
capture my heart
again and again
keep my eyes on you
and keep your precious word
in my heart
so that I will not sin against you.
Now, tomorrow and forever more.
I love you, Lord.