29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Ephesians 4

I know I am a critical person and others like my wife Lisa and son Zach know that I am a critical person...I am quicker to point out what is wrong vs what is right.  So once again my heart is pierced by God's word on this:

²⁵ Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. ²⁶ “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, ²⁷ and do not give the devil a foothold. ²⁸ Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

  

²⁹ Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. ³⁰ And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. ³¹ Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. ³² Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

In particular, verse 29...I need to focus on this.

My Prayer: Lord, I KNOW that You love me and You have and will continue to forgive me sins!  Yet I continue to sin and I badly need You to once again forgive me and I desperately need you Lord Jesus.  I need You not only to forgive my sin of critical talk but also to RID me of this sin.  Purify me Lord of this sin and do what You need to do to help me with this.  Invade my heart and my life on this Lord as I desperately want you to purify me of this sin.