21st January 2025
The Power of Speaking Life
Key Verse:
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” — Proverbs 18:21
Words are powerful. They can build someone up or tear them down. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that our tongues carry the power of life and death. The words we speak shape our lives, influence others, and reflect what’s in our hearts. This means we have a responsibility to use our words wisely and speak life into the people and situations around us.
Think about a time when someone spoke encouraging words to you. Maybe they said, “I believe in you,” or “You’re doing a great job.” Those words probably lifted your spirits and gave you confidence to keep going. On the flip side, hurtful words—like “You’ll never amount to anything” or “You always mess things up”—can linger for years, affecting how we see ourselves and the choices we make.
In Genesis, God spoke the world into existence. He said, “Let there be light,” and there was light (Genesis 1:3). His words created life and brought order out of chaos. Similarly, when Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, He didn’t need to touch him or perform a ritual. He simply said, “Lazarus, come out!”(John 11:43). That’s how powerful words can be.
There was a teacher who made it her mission to speak life into her students, especially those who were struggling. One boy in her class had a reputation for being a troublemaker, and most teachers had written him off. But she saw potential in him and began to tell him things like, “You’re a leader” and “I know you’re capable of great things.” Over time, the boy’s behaviour and attitude changed. He started believing in himself because someone had spoken life into him.
The same principle applies to the words we speak to ourselves. How often do we say things like, “I’m not good enough,” “I’ll never succeed,” or “This situation will never change”? These negative words can become self-fulfilling prophecies. But when we align our words with God’s promises, we invite His power into our lives. Instead of saying, “I can’t do this,” we can declare, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).
Speaking life doesn’t mean ignoring reality or pretending everything is fine. It means choosing to focus on God’s truth instead of the negativity around us. For example, if you’re facing a financial struggle, you can say, “I trust that God will provide for all my needs according to His riches in glory” (Philippians 4:19). This kind of faith-filled declaration can shift your perspective and strengthen your trust in God.
It’s also important to remember that speaking life isn’t just about what we say, it’s about how we say it. Colossians 4:6 encourages us to let our words be “full of grace.” This means speaking with kindness, love, and patience, even when we are frustrated or upset.
Here’s a practical challenge: make a habit of speaking life every day. Start by finding one person you can encourage. It could be as simple as saying, “I appreciate you,” or “You’re making a difference.” Then, practice speaking life into your own situation. Replace negative self-talk with God’s promises. Finally, use your words to glorify God, thanking Him for His goodness and declaring His faithfulness.
Confession
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Thank you Pastor for the undiluted word..
I DECLARE THAT MY WORDS CARRY THE POWER OF LIFE, AND I CHOOSE TO SPEAK WORDS THAT ALIGN WITH GOD’S TRUTH. I WILL SPEAK LIFE INTO MY RELATIONSHIPS, MY CIRCUMSTANCES, AND MY OWN HEART. THROUGH CHRIST, MY WORDS WILL BRING ENCOURAGEMENT, HOPE, AND GLORY TO GOD.
HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH, AMEN.
Thank You Pastor for reminding us the strong weapon we have at our disposal.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.Amen.God bless you, Sir.
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” — Proverbs 18:21
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words willr bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotional.
I speak life, I speak lifting, I speak greatness, I speak abundance into my life and my family in the name of Jesus.
Thank you Papa
I declare that my words carry the power of life and death. I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. Through Christ JESUS I will speak words that will bring glory, hope and grace to myself and all the people around me by the name of our Lord JESUS. Amen. Hallelujah.
Confession
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God. Amen
Thank you so much Papa for this powerful devotion on the power of pur words. The Lord bless you Sir
Shalom my Father
From this moment forward, I declare faith-filled words over my life. I shift my perspective and strengthen my trust in God. I embrace God’s truth over negativity, and declare His promises in every situation and circumstance.
By His grace, may my words always reflect kindness, love, and patience, even in moments of frustration, anger, or challenge. Lord, help me to speak life, hope, and encouragement, standing firm in Your truth.
In Jesus’ name, so shall it be. Amen.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God. Amen
Thank you Papa
Every good things I put my mind on, I will always achieve it
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.Thank you so much for the Devotion Papa,God bless you Sir🙏.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Thank you Pastor, increased grace 🙏
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Thank you so much Sir for this wonderful devotion.
Through your words you can be condemned and also through your words you can be justified. I choose to be justified by what I say. So I will be intentional about what I say and how I say it knowing that there is power of life and death on the tongue.
Thank you Pastor.
My words are powerful, they carry the power of life and death. Therefore I will use my choice of words wisely. I will speak life into my situation and I will use my words to glorify God
Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotional 🙏
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Good morning and thank you my pastor
Always remain blessed sir
Our words are powerful, this means that it is our responsibility to use them right, our tongue has the power of life and death. we should be speaking life to others and also to ourself. Thank you Pastor for the powerful devotional.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God. Thank you Pastor
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Thank you Pastor for this inspiring devotion.
More grace Sir
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Thank you for this insightful devotional Papa, may His goodness and His mercy continue to rest upon you Sir.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Amen 🙏
Thank you Pastor
Thank you sir, this is a very good way to start the day. Speaking positivity into your own life, as well as tye life of others.
My wife has a saying ‘every disappointment is a blessing’. She would say this when i would get angry about a situation and speak negativity, but she having a solid foundation and understanding of this principal, would always remind me of the words i choose to use.
Tough situations will always come, but we have a choice how we deal with them. We can make it worse, or we can make it better.
The power of words is evident when Ezekiel gets a vision, God tells him to prophesy to the dry, dead bones. With only his words, Ezekiel brings them to life.
Thank you for this Pastor, more grace sir
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God. Thank you pastor for this wonderful devotional 🙌🏾 🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty. Thank you Father for your Holy Word today .
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Amen amen and amen.
Thank you so much Sir ,more grace and strength.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God. Thank you pastor for this powerful devotional.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God. Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir
Confession
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Thank you Pastor for this devotional😇🙏🏾🎆🌹✝️.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
“You’re a leader” and “I know you’re capable of great things.”
Thank you Pastor, Mama Joy and The Refuge Church for today’s devotion.
We give God thanks and praise.
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I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God. Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God. AMEN AND AMEN THANK YOU LORD FOR I WILL USE MY WORDS WISLEY. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL. 🙏
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful Devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with GOD’S TRUTH. I will speak life into my relationships, academics, career, businesses, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to GOD. Thank you JESUS 🙏❤️
Thank you Papa, thank you Minister of the week, increased grace and strength.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
A very timely devotion! Thank you so much for this devotion Sir 🌻✝️🙏🏾🎆
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Thank you so much for this beautiful and amazing testimony, God bless you sir.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Thank you very much sir for this daily devotional.
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God. Amen
Thank you sir 🙏
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.
Amen thank you Pastor Enoch for this amazing devotional
I declare that my words carry the power of life, and I choose to speak words that align with God’s truth. I will speak life into my relationships, my circumstances, and my own heart. Through Christ, my words will bring encouragement, hope, and glory to God.