TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.”
(Proverbs 16:23, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

The scripture tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. God Himself spoke the worlds into existence by the creative power of words. Think about that for a moment — you can bless your future with your words, or you can curse it.

There are many influences over our words. In the heat of the moment, we can let our emotions tell us what to say. We can listen to what others say and allow their opinions and ideas to influence our words. We can even be influenced by what we watch on TV, the internet or read in the news. But notice what today’s verse tells us that a wise person does — a wise person listens to their heart and lets their heart teach them what to say. As a believer, when you listen to your heart, you are allowing the Spirit of God to influence your words. When you speak from your heart, you are speaking from the heart of God.

Today, listen to your heart. Take time to be still and quiet before the Lord. Allow Him to teach you what to say. As you submit your words and ways to Him, He will direct your path and lead you into victory in every area of your life!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, thank You for giving me power in the words of my mouth. Help me to stay tuned in to You by listening to my heart. Teach me to use my words to always speak life and blessing over myself and others in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

15 COMMENTS

Victor January 20, 2013 At 6:54 am

What a wonderful scripture. Very inspiring. May the Lords name be lifted high in praise. Father I worship you with all my my heart, listen to my heart desires as i take time to listen to my heart. Amen
Browser January 20, 2013 At 6:57 am

amen
Mwansa mwansa January 20, 2013 At 7:32 am

What a wonderful scripture. Very inspiring. May the Lords name be lifted high in praise. Father speak to my heart I worship you with all my heart, listen to my hearts desire as i take time to listen to my heart and deliver me from evil. Amen
Marrian Lyatitima January 20, 2013 At 8:05 am

Indeed there is power in th tongue
Mobutu TseTseko January 20, 2013 At 9:06 am

Amen
Stingy Ndatana January 20, 2013 At 10:17 am

Inspiring, timely and educative. Lord your name be glorified, please speak to my heart and guide me in whatever I say and help me not to say anything at the spur of the moment but to take time and meditate so that what I speak is what you have spoken to my heart. Thank you always my heavenyl father, all is well with me because you are always with me. In Jesus’ name and unto your glory Amen
- Muzo72 January 20, 2013 At 8:53 pm
  
  Amen
Brunnel sinkala January 20, 2013 At 10:54 am

Amen
Kwa Tembwe January 20, 2013 At 11:46 am

Hear me when i call, O God of my righteousness.
You have relieved me in my distress; have mercy on
me, and hear my prayer….
SK January 20, 2013 At 1:57 pm

Amen
Nubian Princess January 20, 2013 At 3:40 pm

I prefer thinking with my mind. The heart does what it wants to do and it is not always the right thing.
- Zedian January 20, 2013 At 6:11 pm
  
  Your mind usually has some subconscious brilliant ideas that can come out when you usually sit in a quiet place. That is what being referred to as your heart.
Chileshe January 20, 2013 At 7:24 pm

Thanks 4 da word!
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