I spoke Life.

 I Spoke Life

A Declaration on the Power of the Tongue

Reflecting on Proverbs 18:21 and John 6:63

I spoke life—not with a whisper, not with a sigh,

But with the authority of heaven, with the Spirit's reply.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue,

So I choose to speak what the Lord has sung.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (Proverbs 18:21)

I spoke life over my barren ground,

And seeds of hope began to sprout all around.

Over my weary soul, I spoke, "Rise and shine."

And strength flowed in, for the Lord is mine.

I spoke life over my broken dreams,

Over the silent tears and silent screams.

The words I speak are not merely air;

They carry the power of answered prayer.

The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. (John 6:63, paraphrased)

I refuse to speak defeat or dread.

I will not curse the bread I've been fed.

With my mouth, I align with heaven's will.

I speak life, and I will be still.

So let every word I utter bring grace,

Let healing and hope fill every space.

I spoke life—and it shall be so,

For the Lord is the Word, and the Word will grow.

Amen.