Our words can be energy and life or they can create exhaustion and death. That is why God tells us in Proverbs 18:21 that death and life are in the power of the tongue. We get to choose what fruit we eat. We can choose to build ourselves up or tear ourselves down with the words we speak. We can be a blessing to someone with our words or like the wife in Proverbs 27:15 a continual dripping on a very rainy day. God gives us the choice but he tells us which to choose in Deuteronomy - Choose LIFE!
In Mark 11:23 we are given instruction to speak to the mountain, believe in our hearts and we can have what we say:
Mark 11:23 King James Version (KJV)
23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
Hebrews 11:3 King James Version (KJV)
3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Try speaking only encouraging words for a day, then a week, month.....
Every Day this Month:
- A God Morning: As you sit on the edge of your bed take a deliberate breath of air and wish the Lord an energetic "Good Morning". This is a day you will never see again. Ask God how He can use you today to bless others.
- Spend quality time with Jesus: While having your first cup of coffee or breakfast, stop and appreciate the wonderful aroma. Invite Jesus to sit with you and thank Him for the senses you've been given to enjoy the aroma.
- Declare and Bless Someone Today: John 15:12 – Love each other as I have loved you. When we abide in Love, we abide in God.
- Love Yourself! You are God’s masterpiece: Isaiah 43:1 – But now, this is what the Lord says, he who created you, he who formed you; do not fear, for I have redeemed you. I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Sometimes we can be hardest on ourselves. What a great reminder that our amazing Father loves us - Romans 8:29 tells us: "For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters". You are a son/daughter and God loves you!
- Take a moment each day to pay attention to your random words and think about what you have released into your world: We live in a world that markets to our senses. There is a lot of noise. Each day purpose to take a pulse check. Have your words encouraged and built you up? 2 Corinthians 10:5 King James Version (KJV) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
- Learn to laugh! Laughter releases joy, peace and health. Proverbs 17:22 - A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. What better way to build yourself up and connect with others than through laughter. Where there is much division, laughter and joy can heal and unite.
Remember that it is possible to change your world with your words.
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