February 21, 2026

The Spoken Word

You’ve probably heard all the references to how much power our human tongue has. For such a small part of our body it can wield enormous damage. Gossiping, anger, lies. You get the picture.

Scripture emphasizes controlling the tongue to avoid ruin, downfall, or harm.
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Prov 18:21

“Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.”  Prov 21:23
An accurate description of the power and damage the tongue can do is found in James Chapter 3…  and summed up as “But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”

Ouch!

I think we can agree, it’s in our best interest to control what comes out of our mouths at all times! So, let’s take that a little further.

In the first chapter of Genesis, we read how God SPOKE creation into existence. That is powerful!

The topic seeing the power behind our spoken words came up at a recent family Bible study. 

My grandson made the observation that words, spoken aloud, have power. If you speak negatively about yourself, or a situation, you have given power to that spirit of negativity. Conversely, the opposite is true, positive words have the power to uplift, to encourage. To save. We have the ability to speak aloud in prayer to God, to make our requests known, or to intercede on someone’s behalf.
 
Today, I saw this post written by Laurie MarksVincent, and it resonated deeply, especially after what my grandson had said.
 

“Darkness does not fear your thoughts. It fears your agreement with truth spoken aloud.

When you say, “My house belongs to the LORD,” you are not stating a wish. You are establishing a boundary.

 When you say, “No weapon formed against my family will prosper,”  you are not being poetic. You are reinforcing a verdict that heaven has already rendered.

When you say, “I am covered by the blood of Jesus,” you are not repeating a phrase. You are reminding the unseen realm of a finished work that cannot be reversed.

Many believers pray, but hesitate to declare. They ask, but do not stand. They hope, but do not enforce. Yet scripture says, “You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you.” (Job 22:28 NASB)

 Declaration is not arrogance. It is agreement.

Your words create a realm that either reinforces fear or reinforces faith. Do not let your mouth narrate defeat when God has already spoken victory.

The breakthrough does not begin with more effort, but with more alignment. Open your lips and speak what God has said, even when nothing around you confirms it yet.

Because faith does not wait for evidence. Faith gives evidence a voice before it appears.

Your declaration is not noise when it aligns with God’s will. He has already spoken. Now He invites you to agree.     (Laurie Marks Vincent  Feb 2026 – Facebook)

 
I know of many who struggle with doubt, poor self-esteem, who lack confidence, or feel defeated before they even start. I’ve had my own fair share, as well. But now that I’m more aware of how I’ve misled myself into negative thinking, it’s time to turn it around and begin speaking with the confidence that God gives me.
 
If you believe we have been created in His image, then believe we carry some of His creative power and authority with our own words.  Don’t let the enemy’s diet of negative whisperings become your daily nourishment. Turn to God’s word, remember He created YOU, and He has given you the ability to speak positive encouragement into your own life.
 
Which would you choose? What will you speak aloud about yourself in this moment?
 
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made. God is with me, who can be against me?  I will hold fast to what is good. My Saviour will never forsake me and gives His angels charge around me.”

 
I pray you go deeper into this subject and test for yourself God’s promises.
 
Grace be with you and all who follow our LORD.
In His name, with love
Liz

HOLD ON!

 February 7, 2026

Be patient with unbelievers because they are, as yet, unperceptive to things of a spiritual nature. The gospel is veiled to them, and the enemy blinds them to the truth, so they cannot believe on their own. Be patient and continue to pray for their eyes to be opened to have the spiritual discernment needed to see and understand.

“But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.” 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 (NKJV)

We can be so grateful for the One Who has begun the good work in us, but it is God Who initiates the work of salvation. He is the One Who searches for us first.

“… being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ”  Philippians 1:6

Maybe you are reading this as an unbeliever, or as one who has been thinking about making a decision. Are you feeling a nudge, a tug in your heart? That’s God – He’s seeking YOU, but wants it to be your decision. Will you answer Him, will you accept Jesus Christ as Your Saviour and Lord of your life?

You don’t need to be perfect, none of us are! You just need to recognize you are a sinner (we all are). Making the decision isn’t the end, it’s an amazing beginning, because then He equips you to begin making changes to those things in your life that haven’t sat well with you for a long, long time. That will satisfy that feeling that something is missing, and that nothing seems to satisfy. He calls us from the darkness into the light, and no matter how dark your life has been, He still welcomes you.

Once you take hold of this most precious of all gifts – free for the taking – your eternity with Him is secure. You hold on, and your walk with Him begins. “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7 (NKJV)

And once you are secure, remember your previous blindness and resistance in order to be patient with unbelievers.

So – is today THE day to make the best decision you ever will make?

It’s simply asking God “Dear God – I know I’m a sinner, and am nothing without a Saviour. I know that I need Your Son, Jesus Christ, to be the LORD of my life and I accept Him into my life and His gift of salvation. Amen”

 One last thought. Have you ever wondered why you often see hands reaching upwards during worship time? Think of a small child wanting to be picked up, to feel safe and comforted. And there it is.

Reach up – He will reach back and He won’t ever let go – that’s a promise.

May the Peace and Grace of our LORD be with you today, and always!

Liz