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Our discussion late at night was about the power of words. From a Christian stand point where I do not believe in many religious boundaries, my view point seems a bit outlandish. Have you ever considered that every word that you speak contains power, and shifts the atmosphere around you? Maybe, maybe not. I have thought about this. My father growing up always stressed the point of what words mean and do. With that in mind know that I believe that our words shift perspectives, atmospheres, and create life or destroy it.
Biblically speaking starting in Genesis it was written that God spoke into the existence the earth, plants, animals, and people. He created all things with the words he spoke; Doesn't that mean that we also speak things into existence? Yes, it does. It is reiterated in the bible that they are so powerful. Proverbs 18:21 says this; "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." We can create life or we can destroy life with our words. We speak things of heaven and we will see heaven on earth, we speak into existence who someone is and we will see a generation rise up more powerful than us. If we speak and intercede for countries, people, and current events we will see a change. And as more people turn their hearts towards God and cry out for the same things He will hear us and it will shift the atmosphere or nation. I believe that people are great and powerful. We have the ability to change anything and everything; we are greater than our circumstances. Many people do not rise above the situation but instead let the situation control them. That does not create a powerful person. Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." I interpret this as saying to us do not speak out of anger or human flesh. Instead speak through who God has intended you to be which is the depiction/image of Him. We are created in his image; therefore we have his mind and heart. Speak from this and only good will come to you. Grace is mention in the verse; do you know what it means? It means this: to honor or credit someones presence. Wow! We with our very words can honor that person's presence on earth, or glorify and rejoice with Father in what he has created. Everyone was created out of love and therefore are valuable. It is important to always see that everyone no matter status, shape, size, color, or upbringing that they are just as valuable and important as you. Always come from a place of grace, that we may glorify God and his precious creations. Did you know we are created above the angels? Just below the Father, that is how valuable you are. I hope you know your worth, because I do.
Proverbs 12:18 "There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." I probably read these and see something totally different than you. That's okay. That is why we are all here. Because we all see, hear, and view things different. Thank God, literally. Well here is my view of this verse... We can heal people with our words! I have seen this live and in action. Bringing grace and healing to another is such a wonderful gift. Words that align with what Father has to say and that come from a place of ultimate love is where healing, encouragement, and transformation begins. Kind words are rarely turned away, which in itself is a healing gift. This same concept is reiterated in Proverbs 15:4 "A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit." Breaking the spirit is breaking the person. As our mind (person) and spirit are in one. I don't care what you say, it's true. And knowing this why would anyone speak destruction over such a precious creation? YOU WOULDN'T! Especially if you value what was place on this earth purposefully by God. It's as simple as that. Yes, we get it wrong. I get it wrong. There is evil and the devil is here to kill, steal, and destroy. And well my friends, he does a good job. But there is never a better time to declare war on the devil then every day. To choose the path that God lay for you that day and to follow it. Staying in constant communication with the Holy Spirit, to be filled with Him and to be aware of Him is what makes it possible to stay on that straight and narrow line. Abide in his spirit every moment of every day, this will bring peace, joy, and contentment to you. That I promise, and I can promise you this because God gives us this same promise. We were created for this relationship between creator and created. How miraculous to know that our creator wants to know you personally and be there with you every step of the way.
I have a few finally points before I wrap this up, so please bear with me. And I only have two more verses. Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." The word (bible) is alive, it is living! It breaths through us, if we do not live a life that is speaking or screaming out what the Lord has written than what are we living for?! How powerful is the word and out word and our words paired with it. Extremely, if you need an answer. My last verse for the day is Deuteronomy 8:1 "Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors." My last point before I close out the day is this: We still need to claim that land back and declare it for the Lord, to redeem the earth. It groans beneath the weight of sin. Does that not mean that we are here to heal the earth and the people in it? Yes, that may be impossible which is why Christ returning is so vital and he will vanquish Satan once and for all and take back the keys. But is it not our purpose here to fight for what is ours as his children? It is a real and true battle that has to be fought. It will continue to worsen if people do not take action and take it seriously that the corruption of man will only get worse if we do not change. If we don't look to heaven to God and say I want all this for you and I want to be only for you. If we do that simple task He will shift and change our hearts. Things are going to change. I fully believe that statement. Even if it is just my neighborhood street… If the families there are always taken care of, that there is a community based off real love, true love that comes from a place of fullness with God. If this is accomplished then my life’s work is complete. It means that I lived a life that pointed towards Him constantly, and that small impact will grow. My legacy will be my children who seek out the Father and fight to redeem what he has created. If we change the hearts of man great things will happen. I can't wait to see these things come to pass, and knowing that I have played a part in it makes it that much greater! I believe this about myself, and I say it with no shame or arrogance. It is this; I am a powerful person. I have the ability to shift atmosphere, to give life or death, and to do works greater than what Jesus did on this earth (that is biblical), I will see people healed, raised from the dead, I will see them restored, and I will see the land redeemed. My children will do the same and it will be absolutely amazing. I am confident in Him and in me, because God of heaven and earth lives within me. I will never fail to fight this battle. Yes, I am human and I will vary from the path, but it is easy to get back on. Because just as God operated out of a place of love, mercy, forgiveness, and trust so should we.
This is my send off; there will be people who disagree, people who hate what I have to say. I don't care. I just hope that if you take away anything from this you realize that you are a powerful person, and are great. I know you are, and so should you.
