The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat it’s fruits. (Prov 18:21)

It’s a matter of what the heart is holding captive. It will be released from the words we speak. What is resting in the hearts and minds of us today? What form of power are we speaking into our lives and the lives of others? What will you reap from it? The challenge is to exercise your words with the greatest power.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.(Prov 3:5-6)

First, what and who do we put our trust in if we are not trusting anything at all?When we are planning a road trip towards a destination, we are determined to arrive at an appointed time. We put our trust in the performance of the car to get us from point A to B but most of all we stay in our lanes to avoid any accidents or head on collisions. We do this because we are “driven” to finish what we have started and have put complete trust in our heart and mind to get to our destination. The same “trust” that we invest in keeps our mind focused on a certain thing. What are we allowing our hearts and mind to trust, rely and focus on? What is the reward, if any? Will it keep us from driving in the wrong direction? Are we riding in both lanes? Have we asked or allowed God to take the wheel completely? 

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. (Eph 5:6)

Rebellion is the outcome here and there is no relief from it. However, walking in faith and speaking your destiny allows progress and diminishes debris.

My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.(Prov 3:11-12)

All situations, dilemmas, circumstances and trials have purpose. No matter how instense the present moment may seem, there is always molding and shaping of our character. God has a purpose for each and everyone of us if we allow him to work for our good. Some may say how is this attainable? The challenge here is to ask yourself, what am I contributing to this ordeal? What can one do different? 

My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness.(Prov 8:7)

“Life” is spoken by the words we speak and anything else stands in opposition.  God desires for us to live a life of health and prosperity that will nurture our souls and not contaminate it.Which words will you speak that will improve and aid in your longevity?

Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among people. (Acts 6:8)

Here, we see that faith set forth will produce things that may seem far fetched but it’s really not.  However, the real  challenge to you is to perform a simple good deed out of your comfort zone that will produce a positive result. 

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”(Matt 4:4) 

The thought of the day is, can we really live on bread alone? Most would say no. However, the vital passage above is referring to your spiritual versus your natural body. How much food are you eating? What kinds of food? How many times do you eat during the period of a day? However, the real question is, how much of God are you applying to your daily life for sustainment ? Do you consider him and his words to be a simple “snack” or a “full course meal?”

“Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble.”(1 John 2:9-10)

Did we turn the light switch off in our heart and mind? Does our internal bulb need replacing? Do we need to rewire our internal mind and heart so we can love more? Let us allow the light in us to shine to cancel out all darkness amongst us.

John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” (Luke 3:11)

What food are you sharing and what kind? We tend to eat for the sake of our hunger. It nourishes and keeps us energized for the moment and provides for several other benefits. I share the meal of love and encouragement today. I challenge you to share something vital to someone today.