A young man was chatting with his friend and casually said, “Let’s say you’re poor…” But his friend took offence, firmly stating, “I’m not poor, and I never will be.” Despite the young man’s apology, explaining it was just an example, the friend insisted, “Not even in an example.” This lighthearted exchange highlights the importance of valuing one’s words.
Friend, you need to value your words (Proverbs 18:21). When I see the way you speak or what you allow to be spoken over you, I can tell if you would succeed in life. Words are a major capital for life and destiny. The raw material that God used to create the entire world was his word (Hebrews 11:3). When you value your words, you will give value to your destiny.
Words are powerful. Successful people have learnt to use words with wisdom (1 Peter 3:10). It begins with understanding and valuing your own words. Some people speak well of every other person except themselves. They are generous with positive words towards others but very stingy towards themselves (Psalm 91:2).
Most times, it is not what people say to you or over you that matters but what you say to yourself (Psalm 118:17). A lot of people have cancelled what God has declared over them with their words. They receive powerful prophetic declaration in church on Sunday but speak negatively about themselves from Monday to Saturday. They cancel God’s word with their words (Hebrews 13:5-6).
The most important parable in the Bible is the parable of the sower. Jesus told us that words are seeds (Mark 4:13-14). As you speak daily, you are either sowing positive or negative seeds into your future. If you are not happy with the outcome of your life, change what you sow. Change what you say. Consciously sow good seeds of the word (Galatians 6:7-9).
Don’t be careless with words. The realm of the spirit does not know jokes (Ecclesiastes 5:6). Even when you are joking, be serious. Understand the limit of your jokes. Life must be lived consciously, not as a comedy. Consciously speak the right words over your life, health, children, family, business, etc. You will have what you say (Mark 11:23). Words are powerful.
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria