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EJOM DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Date: May 30, 2026
Topic: The Power of Speaking Positive Words
Opening Scripture
Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
Memory Verse
Proverbs 16:24
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
Praise and Worship
Sing songs that declare the goodness, mercy, power, and faithfulness of God.
Words are powerful. What you say consistently can influence your life positively or negatively. Many people do not realize that their tongue can either build or destroy, encourage or discourage, heal or wound, bless or curse.
God created the world through words. He said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. This shows that our words carry spiritual force. As children of God created in His image, our words also carry power.
Many people speak negatively every day without realizing the damage they are causing to themselves. Some constantly say, “Nothing works for me,” “The bad dream will likely come to pass,” “I don’t think this person will help me,” “My life is useless,” or “Things are getting worse.”
Negative words invite fear, discouragement, hopelessness, and spiritual weakness. Others speak faith, hope, and victory. Eventually, words begin to shape the atmosphere around a person. What comes out of your mouth matters greatly because the mouth reveals what is inside the heart. The Bible says, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”
Our mouth is like an altar. An altar is a place where spiritual transactions take place. Every time you speak, you are making declarations. Your words can either work in your favour or against you. If your heart is filled with anger, bitterness, envy, fear, or unbelief, your mouth will eventually speak it.
But if your heart is filled with the Word of God, faith, peace, and wisdom, your speech will reflect it. The Bible says by their fruit, you shall know them. That is why believers must guard their hearts carefully.
The Bible says in Proverbs 18:21 that death and life are in the power of the tongue. This means your mouth can invite life into situations, or it can invite negativity and destruction. Many people are where they are today simply because of the words they constantly speak over themselves.
Many homes today are damaged because of harsh and negative speech. Some parents constantly speak insult over their children, in-laws, friends etc. Some couples speak words that wound each other deeply. Some people cannot encourage others because their mouth is already filled with bitterness and negativity.
A person cannot continually speak failure and expect success. You cannot constantly speak poverty and expect abundance. You cannot continually confess fear and expect boldness. Your mouth must agree with God’s promises concerning your life. Positive words are not mere motivational speeches.
Positive words rooted in faith and God’s Word release spiritual strength, hope, courage, healing, and divine possibilities. Speak words that will quick answer to your prayers. Speak positively over your destiny every day. Declare: “I shall succeed.” “I shall not fail.” “God is with me.” “My prayers shall be answered.” “My tomorrow shall be better.” “I will fulfil my destiny.”
When your heart is filled with God’s Word, your speech will begin to change naturally. The more you study the Bible, pray, and walk with God, the more your mouth will reflect heaven instead of fear, anger, or negativity.
Ask God daily to sanctify your tongue. Pray that your words will not destroy your destiny or hurt others unnecessarily. Let your mouth become a source of encouragement, wisdom, healing, and faith.
Prophetic Declaration
I decree today that my tongue shall speak life and not death. My mouth shall not speak defeat, failure, fear, or hopelessness. I receive grace to speak according to God’s promises. Every negative word working against my destiny is cancelled. My words shall carry faith, encouragement, healing, wisdom, and divine favor. From today, my tongue shall align with the Word of God, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.
Key Lessons For Today
Wisdom For Today:
“Never use your mouth to destroy the future you are praying for.”
Evangelism Challenge
Speak words of encouragement to someone today. Pray for someone who feels discouraged, hopeless, or emotionally wounded. Share Proverbs 18:21 with them and remind them that God still has good plans for their life. Let your words become a source of hope and strength to others.
Bible in One Year
Job 1–3; Acts 20
Prayer Assignment (Morning)
1. O Lord, sanctify my tongue and help me to speak words that glorify You, in Jesus’ name.
2. Father, deliver me from every habit of negative confession, in Jesus’ name.
3. Every spirit of fear influencing my speech, lose your power over me, in Jesus’ name.
4. O Lord, let my words bring healing, peace, and encouragement to others, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, help me to speak according to Your promises and not according to my fears, in Jesus’ name.
6. Every careless word spoken against my destiny, be cancelled by the blood of Jesus, in Jesus’ name.
7. O Lord, teach me to control my tongue during difficult moments, in Jesus’ name.
8. Father, let my mouth become an instrument of blessing and not destruction, in Jesus’ name.
9. Every negative word spoken over my life in the past, lose your power completely, in Jesus’ name.
10. O Lord, fill my heart with faith so my mouth will speak life continually, in Jesus’ name.
11. Father, let Your Word dwell richly in me and shape my speech daily, in Jesus’ name.
12. I shall speak life, victory, favour, peace, and breakthrough over my life, in Jesus’ name.
Prayer Assignment (Night)
1. Father, forgive me for every negative or careless word I have spoken today, in Jesus’ name.
2. Every evil word spoken against me knowingly or unknowingly, be cancelled by fire, in Jesus’ name.
3. O Lord, purify my heart and tongue while I sleep tonight, in Jesus’ name.
4. Father, let my words continually attract Your favor and blessing, in Jesus’ name.
5. Every spirit of anger and harsh communication, depart from my life, in Jesus’ name.
6. O Lord, help me to become slow to speak and quick to listen, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, let peace and wisdom guide my conversations daily, in Jesus’ name.
8. I decree that my tongue shall be used for God’s glory all the days of my life, in Jesus’ name.
9. O Lord, fill my heart with faith so my mouth will speak life continually, in Jesus’ name.
10. Father, let Your Word dwell richly in me and shape my speech daily, in Jesus’ name.
11. Every word of failure programmed into my future, be cancelled, in Jesus’ name.
12. Father, let my mouth be filled with thanksgiving and praise, in Jesus’ name.
African Proverb
“Words are like eggs; once broken, they cannot be gathered again.”
Closing Reflection
Many battles begin with negative thinking and negative speaking. Your tongue is powerful, and your words influence your spiritual atmosphere, emotions, relationships, and faith. Learn to speak carefully. Speak life when others speak defeat. Speak faith when fear arises. Speak God’s promises when challenges appear.
Let your words reflect trust in God rather than surrender to discouragement. Remember, what fills your heart will eventually come out of your mouth. Therefore, fill your heart with God’s Word, and your speech will begin to produce peace, faith, hope, and victory.
ALTAR CALL: If you want to give your life to Christ; you want your sins forgiven; you want to become a child of God; you want to experience the realities of new birth; you want to make heaven; Or you were once saved and fell along the line, and now you want to rededicate your life to Christ… Then pray this short prayer of Faith Say it loud and mean it:
Lord Jesus, I surrender my life to you today. Forgive me my sins, wash me with your blood. I believe you died for me, on the third day you rose again that I may be justified. Right now, I believe that my sins are forgiven; I’m justified by your blood; I’m born-again; I’m saved; I’m a child of God; I’m free from the power of sin to serve the living God. Thank you Jesus for receiving me; thank you Jesus for restoring me; thank you Jesus for saving me
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