Proverbs 18:21 “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Our words are prophetic. They are the “amen” to what is in our hearts, telling the story and painting the picture of where we’ve been and where we’re going. They carry power to create, to heal, and to build. They also carry power to tear down, cripple and destroy. Words work for, or against us. We pray you live with strong conviction as you release the power inside of you, for the glory of God!
What we speak causes great impact on those around us, especially our children. Parents, your voice becomes your children’s inner voice. Their ears are listening, and sooner or later, what you are declaring over them will manifest.
2 Corinthians 4:13 “And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak.”
Are your words reflecting your born-again heart? Maybe you have found yourself trapped in a pattern of cursing, murmuring and complaining. Take courage, it is not too late to break those patterns! Change your words, and you’ll change your life. Let faith arise, and all bitterness and discouragement be lifted today!
By faith in the Word of God, you are an overcomer. By these truths, you are filled with power to change. Your declaration to victory and life starts now. Regardless of how you feel, you can speak life over your situation, your family, your finances, your relationships, your church, your city and your nation. As you speak life, watch the transformation take place, not only in your situation, but in you.
1. Good Root, Good Fruit
Luke 6:43-45 “For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”
When we speak, the visual is us reaching down into our hearts and pulling up what’s inside to give to the listener. This is why it’s important to know the power of our salvation and born-again heart!
Living in continued, unbroken fellowship with our Father keeps our roots saturated with love and power. When we know Him, we know the sound of His voice. Jesus only spoke what He heard His Father speak. As we hear our Father, we too only speak what He speaks! This is the root that always leads to victorious and glorious fruit.
2. You are the Gatekeeper of Your Mouth
1 Peter 3:10 “For he who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.”
Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.”
James 1:26 “If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.”
We are guardians over what proceeds out of our mouths. As true born-again believers, the devil can’t have our heart, but he will try to bait us into speaking his language.
Someone may have horribly mis-treated you, you may have received a negative doctors report, there may be a situation in your life that seems to never change… however, your tongue still holds the power of life and death. You don’t have to bite the devil’s bait. No matter the circumstances, you can speak life into your situation.
Live with a conscious awareness of the words you release into the atmosphere. Seek counsel in Spirit-filled believers rather than those that will gossip with you. Release worship instead of complaining. Bless and do not curse. And when you need to speak words of correction and rebuke, do so by the Spirit of God, not by the flesh.
3. The Word of God is the Perfect Confession
Isaiah 55:11 "So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."
Joshua 1:8 “This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.”
In every season of your life, you can ask God for a scripture to stand upon. He will give you the Word that you need to succeed. Apply your faith to His Word, and be like your Father; speak it out loud! Release the power of God's Word into the atmosphere and over your life! Write it down, meditate on it day and night and let it fulfill it's purpose. Don’t let go of the promise, stand firm as you watch the authority of Heaven back your confession.
4. Speak to the Mountain
Mark 11:22-23 “So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.”
That is some delegated authority right there! Let us not waste any time! What mountains are you facing? Are you speaking about them, or are you speaking to them?
“Don’t tell God how big your storm is, tell your storm how big your God is.”
The power of life and death are in your tongue. Rise up and declare the Word of the Lord with passion and power. Put the devil in his place as you exercise kingdom dominion on this earth!