We need to understand how important our words are. How powerful they are.` ` We must remember who we are and in whose image we were created. Everything we see in this physical world was created by words. Therefore, if we are created in the image of the one who created all things by his word, our words must also be creative. I do hope this makes sense. I know that there will be some that will not agree, and there will be backlash, and that is ok. Maybe this post was not meant for you, but I do hope that it comes before those who need it.
We are going to talk about a simple phrase, "I am...." How many times in one day do we say this? We say things like I am tired, I am sick, I am broke and on and on. We say things that agree with the physical world or our current condition or situation. When we say these things, we are just affirming and releasing those things into reality, into our physical world. Let me say that again, our words release and endorse what we are in agreement with. We are prophesying our future. The bible has a good bit to say about our words, they hold the power of life and death, our tongues are hard to tame, our tongues are a two-edged sword..... I am sure there is more. We will speak death and curses one minute and praise God the next. Now, this makes me curious: are words not just a means of communication? Sometimes we say things without giving them much thought. I would be a liar if I said I have never said something uncalled for, unnecessary, or negative. Well, let me tell you what the bible says about our words. Matthew 12:36 warns us that we will be held accountable for every careless or useless word that we speak. What does this mean? It means that if we speak it, it will be and we will see the consequences thereof. Therefore, our words must be very important in the eyes of God. Our words are confirmation of what we believe. Matthew 15:18 says this, But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.
We must take care when things like anger or sudden fear presents itself. We need to learn to take a minute and choose our words carefully, instead of letting emotionally charged situations dictate the words we speak. James 1:19 tells us to be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Once words are spoken, they can not be unspoken, but you can renounce and repent. These are not just words on paper to take up space. I know this may sound a little bit much, but it is what it is.
Let's close with this. As you go through your day and are tempted to be in agreement with the worldly, the physical, the untamed emotional aspects of situations and circutmstances, pause and consider what you are saying. Are you saying I am tired or are you saying I am renewed like the eagle, I am sick or I am healed by his stripes, I am broke or I am blessed coming in and going out. God called things that are not as though they are (Romans 4:17). Think on things above, not below Colossians 3:2-10. When we learn to speak God's word, instead of emotionally driven words we will see atmospheres shift from negative to positive and sometimes you have to be the one to bring that shift.
I know this was short, thank you for reading. As always, please note these are my bible study notes. I share as things are put on my heart. Much love, be blessed and be a blessing.
