The Power of our Words

THE POWER OF OUR WORDS

Rosa Enid Cruz Roque

Written, September 2002

Changes, February 5, 2026

Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." The Bible teaches us that our words are extremely important. The words we say, will bring forth fruit. What we speak can bring destruction for us and for those around us or it can bring life.

Proverbs 12:18 states, "Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing" (NLT). Our words have the potential to be either harmful or therapeutic, like a medicine.

Every day we have to make decisions, from the moment we wake up until we finally go to sleep. It is my sincere hope that each one of us consciously chooses to speak in a manner that honors God and serves as a conduit of healing, comfort, and encouragement to those around us. This standard of speech is not one we can meet by sheer human willpower. With the constant presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are fully equipped and empowered to accomplish this. The Holy Spirit not only convicts us when we miss the mark but actively refines our hearts, shaping our tongue to align with God's loving purpose.

I used to hear people say that "words are gone with the wind," implying that once spoken, they dissipate without lasting effect. However, the Word of God teaches me something very different. It unequivocally teaches that there is a profound, tangible power in what we speak. Our words are not fleeting vapor; they are seeds planted in the soil of others' hearts, bearing fruit; life or death, encouragement or destruction, faith or fear.

Therefore, let us approach every conversation, every comment, and every communication-whether face-to-face or digitally, with intentionality and reverence to God. Let us consciously and consistently Speak Life. This means choosing blessing over cursing, hope over despair, truth in love over destructive gossip, and building up rather than tearing down. Our words are tools of creation and transformation, and by dedicating them to the service of God and humanity, we become instruments of His grace in a world desperately in need of healing.

Let us Speak Life.