USE YOUR WORDS TO BLESS

1 Peter 3:8–10 “Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. For “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.”

One fact of life I would want you to never lose sight of is that your words are powerful. What you speak over yourself can change your life. Allow me to draw your attention to today’s scripture. God’s Word is so beautifully clear. If you desire to love life and see good days, all you need to do is to refrain your tongue from speaking evil. It sounds simple. In fact, you may even contend that it is too simple. How many of us truly believe that our tongue wields so much influence and power over our future, even our day-to-day living? The tongue seems minute and insignificant compared to the rest of our body.

How can such a little organ, which does not have any skeletal support, have such a direct and pronounced effect on our future? In the book of Proverbs, Solomon also declares that, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Prov. 18:21). It is evident that God does not want you to underestimate the power of your words! Notice that Apostle Peter’s quote was made in the context of our relationships with people. As you have been transformed by the gospel of grace, God also wants to transform your relationships with people. These people would be your spouse, kids, parents, relatives, friends, colleagues, employers, and business associates, and any other person you come in contact with.

Every time you speak well of something, you are blessing that thing and you are being a blessing. Declare His protection, favor and righteousness over you and your loved ones and begin to experience His blessings like never before. Every time you speak His blessings over your life, you are taking possession of your blessed. 

Confession for Today

I decree and declare to bless with my words at all times in the mighty name of Jesus.