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Helpmeet Nugget
The Power of Words
John & Matilda Joachim
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April, 2026
Words are powerful. The world and everything we see in it were framed by words. Wars that destroyed nations and claimed millions of lives often began with words. In the same way, great achievements that once seemed impossible have been brought to life through words. The Bible states it plainly:
Proverbs 18:21 [EASY]
Words have the power to bring life or death. So be careful if you talk a lot!
The question, then, is this: How are married couples using words in their homes? As a husband or wife, are you building your marriage or tearing it down with what you say? Do you speak positively to and about your spouse, children, and marriage only when things are going well? And when challenges arise, do your words turn negative?
When you face one of life's inevitable storms, what does your confession sound like—faith or fear, hope or despair? Are you fond of constant complaining and fault-finding? You may unknowingly be working against your own happiness. Remember, the same glass of water can be described as half empty or half full; the description does not change the water, but it changes the atmosphere.
When things are not going well in any area of your marriage, learn to speak what you desire to see rather than rehearsing what you are currently experiencing. A spoken curse is an arrow, but a spoken blessing is a shield. Choose to speak life, not death. Speak peace, not war. Let your words build rather than destroy.
The old saying, "The drum of the mouth can summon war or call for harvest—beat it wisely," is very true. Your marriage will eventually reflect the words you consistently sow into it. Dear married couples, remember: the tongue is small, but it carries tomorrow.
Proverbs 18:21 [EASY]
Words have the power to bring life or death. So be careful if you talk a lot!
The question, then, is this: How are married couples using words in their homes? As a husband or wife, are you building your marriage or tearing it down with what you say? Do you speak positively to and about your spouse, children, and marriage only when things are going well? And when challenges arise, do your words turn negative?
When you face one of life's inevitable storms, what does your confession sound like—faith or fear, hope or despair? Are you fond of constant complaining and fault-finding? You may unknowingly be working against your own happiness. Remember, the same glass of water can be described as half empty or half full; the description does not change the water, but it changes the atmosphere.
When things are not going well in any area of your marriage, learn to speak what you desire to see rather than rehearsing what you are currently experiencing. A spoken curse is an arrow, but a spoken blessing is a shield. Choose to speak life, not death. Speak peace, not war. Let your words build rather than destroy.
The old saying, "The drum of the mouth can summon war or call for harvest—beat it wisely," is very true. Your marriage will eventually reflect the words you consistently sow into it. Dear married couples, remember: the tongue is small, but it carries tomorrow.