It is important to consider the words we speak and also inevitable, that what we think in our minds, we will eventually say. It is also proven there is power in the words we speak. God says death and life are in the power of the tongue. Even the world knows that to be true. But how much more power is generated, when we speak the word of God through the power of the Holy Spirit into our lives. {Proverbs 18:21}
Jesus says our words are the overflow of our hearts. Dwell on the words you speak in a day. {Matt.12:34.35}
Are they positive and uplifting, or negative bringing you down? Are they filled with complaining or complimenting? Whatever your answer is reveals the condition of your heart. Words are tools to build up or tear down and if not used in a positive manner, you could spiral down to depression. It is important to watch what you say, for it plants a seed within your mind and whether positive or negative, action follows.
For example if you confess you are going to have a bad day trust me, it will happen. Also a comment or suggestion you speak can plant a seed of fear into your mind and even though it may seem innocent, it could escalate into a panic stricken condition, so be careful what you say. Try to think before you speak. The power to use words is a powerful gift from God, but the tongue is hard to tame as the Bible says. The good news, it is possible to train as we gain self-control, which is a fruit of the Spirit. There are many power scriptures to speak into your life every day. I started in the book of Psalms and as time went on, I found myself living a life of joy, worship and praise. What great hope there is that abounds through the Holy Spirit and as we put our trust in Him, great things we shall do. With God there is no limits, He is able to do abundantly above all we could ever ask or think, according to the power of the Spirit working in us.{Eph.3:20} May we abound in hope, speaking God’s word into our life daily, till it’s engrafted into our hearts and overflows from within us unto others.
In Luke 4 Jesus said some seeds fell on good ground and as they sprang up they produced plenty of fruit and the seed is the word of God. Then I planted the seed into my mind and let the roots grow deep in my heart and they flourished into the abundant life. Without the word of God sown into my life daily, I will wither and die and walk around in my own strength and be an easy target for the enemy to attack. Well from my experience, the more I read the word and applied it to my life fears and anxiety disappeared. God’s words says,
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, pray with a thankful heart unto God. Let your requests be known to Him and His peace which passes all understanding will guard your heart and mind through Christ Jesus.
{Philippians 4:6}
*Note: Excerpt from my book, A New Peace of Mind
I pray this word will be an encouragement to you. God bless, Lollita Faith
Author June Hodgins 