The power of our words

The Power of Our Words

Our words hold tremendous power and can shape our reality, influence ourselves, and impact others, according to spiritual laws. The words that flow from our mouths are a reflection of what resides in our hearts, as mentioned in the scriptures, Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks (Matthew 12:34). It is essential to recognize that the abundance of our hearts will manifest through our speech. As the scripture states, a good person brings forth good from their good treasure, while an evil person brings forth evil from their evil treasure (Matthew 12:35). Our words can bring encouragement, healing, and inspiration, but they can also cause harm, division, and negativity. 

   Understanding the immense power of our words empowers us to use them wisely and responsibly, ensuring that we speak words that uplift, edify, and align with the truth of the word of God. Today's scripture will be from Proverbs 18:20-21, which says, "A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; from the product of his lips, he shall be filled. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." This scripture helps us understand that what we fill our minds with ultimately produces what comes out of our mouths. Our words have the power to shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions. They can either bring life and blessings or bring negativity and harm. 

     It reminds us of the importance of speaking words that are edifying, encouraging, and aligned with the will of God. So let's delve deeper into this knowledge. Scripture tells us that "life and death are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21) and when "We decree a thing, and it shall be established for us; So the light will shine on our ways" (Job 22:28). These passages highlight the spiritual law that emphasizes the power of our words. Our words have the ability to bring either life or death, depending on how we choose to use them. As believers, through our acceptance of Jesus as our Lord, we have received the authority to speak with power. We are made righteous in Christ Jesus and walk in His authority. Therefore, when we decree a thing in alignment with God's will, it has the power to manifest because the favor of God is upon us and God has to honor His word (Jeremiah 1:12). This is the operation of spiritual law in action. 

        Earlier, I mentioned that out of the abundance of our hearts, our mouths speak. Let's consider a case where worry and anxiety arise. Let's take the case as an example Hypothetically speaking. In a situation where worry and anxiety arise, such as when facing false accusations from a coworker that could potentially lead to termination, it is important to be mindful of the power of the words we confess aloud. As the scripture says, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard my hearts and mind through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7). Instead of allowing fear to take hold of us, we are encouraged to bring our concerns to God through prayer, expressing our requests, and trusting Him to intervene. By maintaining an attitude of faith and gratitude, we can experience the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guarding our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 

    This peace keeps us calm and rational, removing fear and giving us confidence that God will resolve the situation, even in the midst of chaos. It is at this point that we can declare and believe in the truth of the scripture. For example, Scripture like, 'We can have confidence that God will supply all our needs (resolving the problem) according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus' (Philippians 4:19). And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31). No weapon form against me shall prosper, and every tongue that has risen against me, in judgment I condemn, this is my heritage as a child of God (Isaiah 54:17), etc. Even if the situation doesn't unfold as we expected, we can trust that God is orchestrating all things for our ultimate good. In the end, we will win (Romans 8:28). This is how you speak God's word into your situations: by understanding when and how to apply it.

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