This image is a visual metaphor of words as seeds. A figure speaking into the air, and from their mouth flow seeds that bloom into flowers—each labeled with affirmations like “Chosen,” “Loved,” “Redeemed,” “Capable.”
On the other side, the figure is surrounded by wilted plants & thorns labeled with curses; “Worthless,” “Bad,” “Stupid.”
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” — Proverbs 18:21
From the very beginning, words held weight.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” — John 1:1
That’s not just poetic—it’s foundational. God spoke creation into existence. Light, life, land, and breath—all summoned by His voice. If we are made in His image, then our words carry echoes of that same creative power.
Words Build Worlds
Every time we speak, we sow. Our tongues are like divine paintbrushes, coloring the lives of those around us. When we call a child “bad,” we’re not just describing behavior—we’re planting identity. When we label someone as “worthless,” we’re not just venting frustration—we’re shaping their self-worth.
And the truth is, they begin to live out what they hear. Not because they were born broken, but because someone spoke brokenness over them.
The Echo of Negativity
I know this firsthand. My mother’s words followed me like shadows: “You’ll never amount to anything. You’re just like your daddy—sorry, worthless, good-for-nothing.” And for a long time, I believed it. I lived it. I wore those words like a name tag.
But here’s the twist: I did turn out like my daddy. Not my earthly one—but my Heavenly Father. The One who calls me chosen, beloved, redeemed. The One who speaks life over me even when the world whispers death.
Speak to Bless, Not to Curse
Scripture is clear:
“Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” — Luke 6:28
That’s not just about enemies—it’s about everyone. Our children. Our spouses. Our neighbors. Even ourselves.
When we speak blessings, we activate heaven’s blueprint. When we curse, we align with destruction. And yes, calling someone “bad” is a curse. Saying “you’ll never change” is a curse. Declaring “you’re just like so-and-so” in a negative light is a curse.
But we can flip the script.
You Are a Prophet Over Your Household
Your words are prophetic. You are either calling forth destiny or delaying it. So speak with intention. Speak with love. Speak with the authority of someone who knows the Word and walks with the Word.
Tell your children they are world-changers.
Tell your spouse they are covered in grace.
Tell your community they are capable, called, and crowned.
And when you speak over yourself, say this:
“I am not the sum of my past. I am the reflection of my Father. I am walking in purpose, clothed in righteousness, and filled with divine creativity.”
Final Thought
You are not powerless. You are a steward of speech. So let your tongue be a fountain of life, not a weapon of destruction. Because the power is in the tongue—and you get to choose what you release.
Poetic Affirmation:
I Speak Life
My tongue is a vessel, not a weapon.
I speak with heaven’s rhythm, not the world’s reaction.
I sow words like seeds of light—
Blessing the broken, lifting the low,
Calling forth beauty where others see barren.
I do not echo curses—I rewrite them.
I do not repeat shame—I redeem it.
I speak life, because I am alive in Christ.
And my voice is a mirror of my Maker.
So today, I choose to build, not break.
To bless, not belittle.
To speak life—and watch it grow.
Journal Prompt:
Reflect on a time when someone’s words shaped your identity—for better or worse. How did those words influence your choices, your confidence, or your calling? Now, write a blessing over yourself or someone close to you. What truth do you want to speak into their life today?
Art Prompts
1: “The Garden of Spoken Seeds”
Create a visual metaphor of words as seeds. Imagine a figure (perhaps a parent, teacher, or child of God) speaking into the air, and from their mouth flow seeds that bloom into flowers, trees, or vines—each labeled with affirmations like “Chosen,” “Loved,” “Redeemed,” “Capable.”
In the background, contrast this with wilted plants or thorns labeled with curses like “Worthless,” “Bad,” “Never Enough.”
Let the viewer feel the weight of both types of speech—and the choice we hold in our tongues.
2: “Tongue as a Brushstroke”
Depict the tongue not as a literal organ, but as a divine paintbrush. Each word spoken becomes a stroke of color across a canvas—some vibrant and life-giving, others dull or chaotic.
You could show a child or community being “painted” by the words spoken over them.
Include scripture subtly woven into the background, like Proverbs 18:21 or John 1:1, to anchor the piece in truth.
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