Tongue Talk: Understanding the Power of the TongueNäide

Words as a Reflection of the Heart

The old children’s adage states “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” While this saying has stood the test of time, it could not be farther from the truth. Words hurt, and they carry significant weight. Just think about all the people who believed they would never amount to anything after they were berated their entire lives.

Not only that, think about how many people failed to reach their maximum potential because they told themselves they were too weak to try.

Words have driven some people to get trapped in the valleys of life, while they have propelled others to persevere despite all odds. While a good portion of an individual’s fate is determined by how they choose to accept the messages spoken over them, there is a spiritual element that also comes into play.

This means the words we speak create the world we experience. This is why it is so important to bridle our tongues, especially when we’re feeling angry, discouraged, or depressed.