Our Words... Matter

Today, I went to God about a recent situation and His response was so simple it was almost humorous.

He said, “Stop talking about it. The more you talk about it, the more you keep it alive. You gave it to me, I confirmed what you asked and I exposed what needed to be exposed. Whether those involved change or not, you laid it down, you gave it to Me and now it is Mine. It belongs to Me. Don’t take it back and don’t keep it alive by continuing to talk about it and question it. Keep your eyes focused. Your mouth shut. Your heart right and move forward.”

This correction reminded me how important our words are and how easily it is to forget this. Our words are a huge representation not only of who we are, but also of where we are at in life. Our words can either paint a false picture of our reality (denial), the truth of our reality (acceptance), or the hope of what we desire our reality to be (faith). Our words reflect our innermost being, that which is in our hearts, our minds and our Spirit. Our words can either be our best friend or our worst enemy. They can reveal our insecurities or they can reveal our faith. They can reveal our motives or they can reveal our goals. Our words can bring animation to our vision, our desires and our dreams. Our words, once heard, can bring correction to us, they can minister to us, and they can encourage us. But mostly, our words can bring the power of life and death to others, to ourselves, and to our situations. Our words can either tear others and stuff down or they can build others and stuff up. Our words can keep things in our lives that should be dead, alive. In the same, they can keep things that should be alive, dead.

Words are a powerful source and can be a powerful weapon if used correctly. So moving forward, think and filter before you speak, not just about self and self-situations but also about others and others’ situations. Where the Will of God or another is not known be careful not to create, with your own words, your will. Be cautious when in a place of uncertainty, unfamiliarity, hurt, anger or confusion and guard your words. Rather than pull from your emotions, pull from your Spirit, pull from the Word. Train your heart, your thoughts and your mouth. (And this takes consistency and practice) Take control over your world, not through forcing, manipulating, working or deceiving but through your words. Choose to speak words that bring life and that bring faith. Choose words that build rather than tear down. Choose to be the difference by your speech. Choose to open your mouth with wisdom and the law of kindness. Don’t allow that which does not represent the real and true you to be your representation. Remember to be slow to speak and quick to listen. Awake with an ear and a tongue of the learned that you will always be prepared to give a Word IN season to him/her who may be weary. And lastly, surround yourself with others who understand and speak your same language.

It matters.