To Speak Up for Others
Dear Lord,
Keep me from giving into the temptation to join others when they are badmouthing someone. Help me instead to speak up for those who are not present to defend themselves when their names and reputation are being shot down and slandered. I don’t ever want to be the reason others may think less of someone. Use me to build up even when others tear down. Mark my speech with kind and uplifting words about others. Give me the confidence to discourage others from gossip and slander whenever it arises.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.