Lord, Make Me Slow to Speak | Your Nightly Prayer

In a world of quick opinions and instant reactions, Scripture calls us to slow down.

Updated Aug 15, 2025

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Lord, Make Me Slow to Speak — A Prayer for Grace-Filled Words In a world of quick opinions and instant reactions, Scripture calls us to slow down. To listen first. To pause. To speak with wisdom and grace. 📖 “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” — James 1:19 (NIV) This heartfelt prayer is for anyone who’s struggled to hold their tongue, rushed to judgment, or regretted words spoken too soon. Ask God today to give you a calm heart and careful words that reflect His love—not your frustration. 🙌 Let your words bring peace, not division. Healing, not harm.

Originally published August 15, 2025.

Amanda Idleman is a writer whose passion is encouraging others to live joyfully. She writes devotions for Your Nightly Prayer, Crosswalk Couples Devotional, Your Daily Prayer, and more. She has work published with Her View from Home, on the MOPS Blog, and is a regular contributor for Crosswalk.com, Biblestudytools.com, and Christianity.com. She has most recently published a devotional, Comfort: A 30 Day Devotional Exploring God's Heart of Love for Mommas, alongside her husband’s companion devotional, Shepherd. You can find out more about Amanda on her Facebook Page or follow her on Instagram.