Psalm 141:2-3. “Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.” CRITICISM. I don’t like it, but I need it I am foolish if I don’t heed it It is wisdom for me to take it When an authentic friend does speak.
I don’t have all the answers And so, dare not take the chances Of thinking that all the glances Of a friend should be ignored.
For I know I make mistakes Often am headstrong in the way I take And at times I am inclined to fake Interest in the criticism of a friend.
So, from God I am asking grace When criticism does take place That in wisdom I will make haste To accept the criticism of a friend.
May I, in true humility Bow myself under sincere scrutiny And get back to real integrity
Resulting from the criticism of a friend.
“O gracious heavenly Father, I need a sensitive spirit to accept criticism from those who have a right to correct me. Help me accept that as from Thee. When it comes from other sources that really have no right to criticize, give me the grace to be quiet and say nothing that would bring any dishonor to Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”