Say What?

What you say is what you get.

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

The tongue of the wise promotes health.
Proverbs 12:18

A bit in the mouth of a horse controls the whole horse. A small rudder on a huge ship in the hands of a skilled captain sets a course in the face of the strongest winds. A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anything—or destroy it!
James 3:3-5

The Holy Spirit is reminding me, gently correcting me, patiently coaching me, to purposefully chose and carefully monitor what I say. He is reminding me what His Word says about me, His Word that can never be changed and will always stand, and He is asking me if every word from my mouth agrees with every word from His mouth.

Yes, I will pay careful attention. Yes, put a guard over my lips. I chose life. I chose peace and righteousness. I chose health. I chose abundance. I chose to build up those around me. I chose to agree with You, and say what You say.

Today we are speaking our very future into existence. Tomorrow I will be glad for the confession of my mouth today.