We speak thousands of words every day—about others, about our circumstances and about ourselves. The Bible shows us that words are never neutral. They carry power.
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)
Your Words Are Seeds
Death and life are in the power of the tongue. What we speak has an effect—and we will eat the fruit of our words. Words are like seeds: what you sow, grows. Whoever constantly speaks lack, sickness and defeat is sowing exactly that. Whoever speaks God’s Word is sowing life.
God Himself framed the worlds by His Word (see Hebrews 11:3). And He made us in His image. That is why our words carry weight, too. James compares the tongue to the helm that turns a great ship (see James 3:4–5). Your words set the course of your life.
Speak What God Says
Faith means agreeing with God—with your mouth, too. We believe, and therefore speak (see 2 Corinthians 4:13). So stop speaking what you see, and start speaking what God says:
- Instead of “I’ll never manage that,” say, “I can do all things through Christ.”
- Instead of “I always get sick,” say, “By His stripes I am healed.”
- Instead of “There’s never enough,” say, “My God shall supply all my need.”
- Instead of “Nobody loves me,” say, “I am loved by God.”
Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh (see Matthew 12:34). Fill your heart with God’s Word—then your words will produce life. And the more you speak God’s Word, the more firmly it is rooted in your heart.
Your words affect others, too. A word of faith at the right time can lift someone up. Let only what builds up and ministers grace come out of your mouth (see Ephesians 4:29). Your words are seeds. Sow life today!
Faith in Action
- Pay close attention today to what you say about yourself, your health and your future.
- Choose three promises from God’s Word and speak them over your life every day, starting today.
- Speak a word of faith to at least one person today.
Which promise are you speaking over your life starting today? Let us know in the comments under the post on Facebook—we are standing with you in faith.
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