5 Keys for 2022: Key 3 Speaking Words of Life
Proverbs 11:17; Proverbs 12:18; Proverbs 15:4, 28-33; Proverbs 18:21
This message is a tender but strong reminder that words matter deeply before God. The tongue is not a small thing in Scripture. It can wound, shape identity, reinforce fear, or release blessing, healing, and hope. The message calls the church to become a people who speak life, not merely by using nice language, but by agreeing with the truth of God and releasing words that align with his heart. Blessing is presented as something real and spiritual, words that help call forth healing, dignity, courage, and purpose. It leaves the heart with hope that God can reshape homes, hearts, and futures through people who learn to speak life in his name. Pay close attention to the words you speak over yourself and others. Refuse language rooted in fear, resentment, or hopelessness. Ask the Lord to make your mouth a place where blessing, courage, and healing are released. Lord Jesus, teach me to speak words of life. Guard my tongue, fill my heart with your truth, and make my words a place where blessing, healing, and hope can grow.
- The sermon begins in worship and gratitude, then moves toward the truth that there is power in words.
- Blessing is defined as a life-giving word rooted in the truth and heart of God.
- Proverbs is used to contrast harmful speech with gentle, wise, healing speech.
- The church is then called to reject cursing and speak blessing over self, family, community, and even public life.
- Pay close attention to the words you speak over yourself and others.
Pay close attention to the words you speak over yourself and others. Refuse language rooted in fear, resentment, or hopelessness. Ask the Lord to make your mouth a place where blessing, courage, and healing are released.
Lord Jesus, teach me to speak words of life. Guard my tongue, fill my heart with your truth, and make my words a place where blessing, healing, and hope can grow.
5 Keys for 2022: Key 3 Speaking Words of Life
Proverbs 11:17; Proverbs 12:18; Proverbs 15:4, 28-33; Proverbs 18:21