Chip Kendall
Chip Kendall

We find in Genesis that the universe and everything in it came from words spoken by God. Remember? God said, 'Let there be light.' God said, 'Let there be space.' God said, 'Let the earth produce animals.' He didn't just think it, or paint a picture, or press some galactic button on his iPad7000. He said it. He literally spoke the worlds into existence.

Then we find that God creates people in his image. In Hebrew, (the language the Bible was first written in), it says he created us with a 'speaking spirit'. Can you believe that? An all-powerful, all-knowing God sees fit to create humans with the ability to speak and create words like he does! Amazing.

I believe that our words frame our future. The words we choose to live under will dictate the way we live our lives. The commonly used expression, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,' is one of the biggest lies ever written. In some ways, it couldn't be further from the truth! Abusive words can remain in our memories for a lifetime, if we will let them. But thankfully, so can constructive words. Words of affirmation, blessing, encouragement, hope and faith should be the most common words in any Christian's vocabulary.

Take a moment and think about all the words you've said today so far. If possible, take stock of them. Which ones were really worth saying? Which ones could you have done without? Now think about the future you want for your life. Think about the future you're absolutely convinced that God has in store for you. What can you change about the words you speak over your own life, in order to see the fruition of those things?

Positive words can be very contagious, especially in an environment devoid of them. Don't be afraid to 'talk big'. Our dad in heaven talks big all the time. Talk about the things that enlarge your faith. Talk about the things that bring life to those around you. Decide today to begin creating the future you always dreamed of by articulating your destiny. CR

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