A lot of times we don’t realize how powerful our words can be. The Bible refers to the tongue as a “fire” that can corrupt the whole body and set the course of one’s life in James 3. In Proverbs 18:21 it says “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”

This little part of our bodies can be used for good or evil. A single person can be good at praising and at destroying. How we use this muscle that God has given us, is determined by what we fill our minds and hearts with, good or evil.

Take a moment today and examine your mind. What is it filled with? An easy way to do that, is to think about things you have said. How are you using your powerful words today?