Change the subject to the other person's role

Insist you were right because you had reasons

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit my sin and my need for mercy. I have tried to defend myself and cannot save myself. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and confess you as Lord. Cleanse me, lead me in your truth, and make me yours. Amen.

Come to Jesus with the Truth

Lord, revive your Church so we answer honestly, own our part quickly, and stop hiding behind defensiveness. Make us a people of clean speech, humble hearts, and fair dealings when we are questioned. Let your truth shine through us in our homes, churches, and streets, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your Church in Truth

Father, when I am pressed or misunderstood, give me a steady heart. Keep me from shifting blame or speaking in anger. Help me answer plainly, tell the truth, and stay humble, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Give Me a Direct and Humble Reply

Pray for people who are being questioned, accused, or judged too quickly; for truth to come to light; for protection from unfair pressure; and for wise, calm words that tell the truth.

For Those Under Scrutiny

Bring to God gratitude for his steady truth, for the chance to answer honestly, and for the mercy that meets us when we tell the truth about ourselves.

Thank God for Truth That Holds

Begin by naming the conversation you are facing, ask God to search your heart for defensiveness, ask for one honest sentence you need to say, and ask for grace to listen well.

Pray Before a Hard Conversation

ἀπεκρίθη{a-pe-KREE-thee###ah-peh-KREE-thee###(He) answered} ὁ{ho###hoh###(the)} Πιλᾶτος·{pee-LA-tos###pee-LA-tohs###Pilate} Μήτι{MEE-tee###MEE-tee###Surely not} ἐγὼ{e-GO###eh-GOH###I} Ἰουδαῖός{ee-oo-dae-OS###ee-oo-deh-OS###a Jew} εἰμι;{EE-mee###EE-mee###am} τὸ{to###toh###the} ἔθνος{E-thnos###EH-thnohs###nation} τὸ{to###toh###the} σὸν{son###sohn###your} καὶ{ke###keh###and} οἱ{hee###hee###the} ἀρχιερεῖς{ar-khee-e-REES###ahr-khee-eh-REES###chief priests} παρέδωκάν{pa-re-do-KAN###pah-reh-doh-KAN###delivered} σε{se###seh###you} ἐμοί·{e-MEE###eh-MEE###to me} τί{TEE###TEE###what} ἐποίησας;{e-PEE-ee-SAS###eh-PEE-ee-sahs###did you do}

John 18:35 — FormalTAB

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