Words Spoken

James 3:6 NIV

The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one's life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

When children are growing up the words their parents speak to and about them can have an effect on the rest of their life. Some parents speak to the success the child will have and the path in life they could take. They speak and encourage friendships for their children that will lead them into a successful God designed life.

And then there are the parents that do nothing but discourage and put down their children. They tell them they are stupid and will never amount to anything in life. The parents are poor examples of how to live and love and follow God. And the child typically grows up to be just what was spoken over them.

Words spoken give life to dreams dreamt. They also give life to fears. Our spoken words are very important. Think about it. The entire universe was spoken into existence. Worlds were created and humans were created all through a spoken word of Jesus.

We must be very careful of what we allow to come out of our mouth for once spoken it could become reality and once spoken it cannot be taken back. Words are important. What you say today can become reality tomorrow. 

Be careful what you say about what you are thinking. Be careful how you internalize what others, like doctors and well meaning friends, are saying to you. Once you speak it, you own it.

Father, thank you for giving me the mind of Christ. Thank you for Your words and only Your words passing through my lips. Thank You for giving me discernment about what others say to me and about me and showing me how to not allow those words to pierce my armor. Thank You for Your grace over my life. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.