For so long I kept silent and did not share my thoughts.
I did not want to say the wrong thing,
and risk hurting someone with my words.
I did not want to get dragged into petty arguments
with people who were just looking for a fight.
So, I held my tongue;
Outwardly I was calm and quiet,
But inside I was screaming words I wanted to say,
Words I should have said.
I cannot find peace in silence,
When I am drowning in words that long to be said.
I can no longer let the words spoken in your name
come from people who Speak discrimination and violence.
And so, I must speak but I need you as my guide!
Help me to find the words…
…words of your love that will bring peace…
…words of your comfort that will bring healing…
…words of your hope that will bring joy…
I will not keep silent.
For the original Psalm visit https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+39&version=NRSV