22/08/2026
TODAY 22ND AUGUST, 2026.
DAILY WORD OF LIFE
TOPIC: THE POWER OF THE TONGUE
TEXT: Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
The tongue is one of the smallest members of the human body, yet it carries enormous power. With the tongue, we can encourage or discourage, build or destroy, heal or wound, strengthen someone's faith or cause someone to lose hope. This is why the Bible warns us to be careful with the words that come out of our mouths.
Some people use their tongues to speak words of fear, defeat, bitterness, criticism, and unbelief. Others use their tongues to speak encouragement, faith, hope, love, and the promises of God. As children of God, we must learn to use our tongues in a way that glorifies God and blesses others.
Isaiah 55:11 says:
“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”
If God's Word carries the power to accomplish His purpose, we must understand that our words also matter. We should therefore refuse to continually speak negatively about ourselves, our families, our future, our ministry, or our circumstances.
This does not mean pretending that problems do not exist. Rather, it means refusing to allow our problems to become greater than our faith in God. Instead of saying, “I cannot make it,” learn to say, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13). Instead of continually declaring defeat, speak God's promises over your situation.
The words we speak repeatedly can become the language of our hearts. Therefore, we must watch not only what we say in public but also what we say in private, especially when we are angry, disappointed, afraid, or under pressure. Many people regret words spoken in a moment of anger because words, once released, cannot easily be taken back.
Jesus also warned us that our words matter before God:
“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.” Matthew 12:36
Therefore, before you speak, ask yourself: Is this word true? Is it necessary? Is it edifying? Does it glorify God? Will it build or destroy?
Today, make a conscious decision to tame your tongue. Do not allow anger, fear, frustration, bitterness, or negative people to control what comes out of your mouth. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you speak words that bring grace and life.
PRAYER:
Father, thank You for the gift of speech. Help me to control my tongue and use it wisely in the name of Jesus.