The power of words

1. A unit of language that means something and can be spoken or written.

2. It also defined as a thing you say.

Our emphasis today, is on the spoken word. Our words have a direct, powerful and immediate impact on our lives.

Your words can make or mar you, because death and life lies in the power of the tongue, and if you use it wrongly, you shall reap its result.

Let’s face it; the level of life you are living today is as a result of the things which you said yesterday.

I know most people will disagree with me, but it’s true. You get what you say.

Most people say negative things concerning themselves, their kids etc and when it comes to pass, they blame it on God, their enemies or the devil. Your words will determine how far you go in life.

You might say, he is not talking to me, I am rich, I am ok!! Yes that is good, but let me tell you something, no matter how rich you are today, no matter how many truck loads of money you have stacked up, if your words are negative and filled with fear, you will be headed in the way of your words.

Where you are today, is as a result of the words you spoke yesterday. Words are building blocks of destiny and life. If you can take care of your words, your life will be taken care of.

God created the world and put man in it. He created man to dominate the earth. You dominate things through your words.

Our words are potent tools for creation. What you continually talk about, will show up in your life. Learn to speak words that build your self image and worth. Words like:

I AM MAKING PROGRESS IN LIFE.

I AM MAKING PROGRESS IN MY CAREER AND BUSINESS.

I AM EXCELLING IN MY JOB AND EVERY OTHER RESPONSIBILITY GIVEN TO ME.

THE ECONOMY OF NIGERIA IS GETTING BETTER.

NIGERIA IS THE BEST PLACE TO BE.

OUR GOVERNMENT IS RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE.

Before long, you will see these words come alive. Begin now and diligently keep at it.

Your words are your thoughts amplified. It is said that:”When a king makes a declaration, no man can question his authority.”

There are some major factors that determine the words we speak. They are:

1. Our Environment: This is a principal determinant of our words. Our environment is classified into two (2). They are our physical environment, and our mental environment.

Your physical environment refers to the physical factors that surround you everyday, while your mental environment refers to the silent inner pictures your mind sends to you once in a while. Your mental environment can override any prevailing circumstance around you, if you harness its inherent power.

The reason most men are poor is because their minds have been paralysed from seeing opportunities.

Poverty is not the absence of required necessities; it is the acceptance and confession of self devaluating thoughts created in your mental environment.

2. Information: The right kind of information forms the right kind of picture in your mind, which will eventually form your words. Because out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Guard your mind with diligence because issues that will affect your life flow from it.

“Consciously” feed your mind with the right thoughts, read and listen to materials that will edify you, and choke every negative thought with a positive thought. Believe me, IT WORKS!!!

3. Association: The people you relate with will also fashion your words. Evil communication corrupt good manners. Choose to be around people that see possibilities.

Also be around people that talk you up. I have been around people who fed their ego by talking me down.

I had to take a bold decision to end those relationships because their words began to give me a negative mindset. If you have to end a relationship that demeans you, please do, but close the doors gently.

Please remember this: “Your environment influences your thoughts, your thoughts fashion your words, and your words create your destiny."

It is my desire that you will fulfill God’s plan for your life. Thank you and have a great day.

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