Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words. Proverbs 18:21 (AMP)
During World War II, the US War Advertising Council developed a slogan, “Loose lips sink ships.” It served as a warning to American serviceman and citizens to carefully guard their words concerning secure information that may have been useful to the enemy.
It’s unbelievable to think that one small slip of the tongue could have cost thousands of lives—or maybe even could have caused the loss of the entire war.
Words are containers that hold success or failure, health or sickness and happiness or despair. They determine the level of your relationships and impact your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. All too often we speak carelessly without realizing the impact of our words.
God has made you a self-proclaimed prophet. The things you say today impact your future. God wants you to have a great life but in order to speak as though you are headed in that direction, you need to have faith. Romans 10:17 (NLT) says “…faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” As you learn God’s promises, you can develop a new language.
The next time you come up against an obstacle, don’t say, “I will never overcome this problem.” Speak out God’s promise to work all things together for your good. (Romans 8:28) With God’s help, you can gain control over your tongue and alter the course of your life.