Speak
Speak explores the power of words that are rooted in God's truth. It is a call to allow His Word to transform our hearts, shape our identity, and inspire speech that brings life, hope, and purpose to a world in need.
FAITH & REFLECTION
Sharifah Francis
7/21/20262 min read
Open your mouth and begin to speak life,
uttering words of purpose; bold and concise.
Let those very words reverberate through you,
pouring out of you like rivers - to reframe and renew.
Let your entire being come into alignment,
fed by the Word of Truth daily and cosistent,
to change a mindset twisted and deformed,
until your soul has completely transformed.
So speak - let the earth hear your voice.
She has waited in anticipation to rejoice,
for those who finally understand who they are,
so the manifestation of the sons can occur.
Let the One who spoke and it was so
breathe upon your words as they flow.
Syllable upon syllable coming alive,
causing the very core of you to thrive.
Elohim, Creator God, Author of you,
what He has scripted let it break through;
erupting from His Spirit; cascading down from His throne.
Let the words that you speak mimic his own.
Reflection:
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words.
Words carry great weight. They have the ability to encourage or discourage, to build up or tear down, to point someone towards hope or leave them in despair. But before our words can truly reflect God's heart, our own hearts must first be shaped by His truth.
As we spend time in His presence and allow His Word to renew our minds, our speech begins to change. We become more mindful of what we say, more intentional with our words, and more aware of the influence they have on those around us. Rather than speaking from fear, anger, or doubt, we begin to speak from a place of faith, love, and hope.
As we allow Him to transform us from the inside out, our voices can become instruments through which His love, grace, and purpose are made known.
May this poem encourage you to reflect on the words you speak each day as you also consider these questions:
Are your words rooted in God's truth?
Do they bring life, hope, and encouragement to others?