There is purpose {Speak Life}

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. Proverbs 18:21

We have been given an incredible tool which is our mouth and what comes out of our mouth is powerful. And what we speak holds great responsibility. We are accountable not only for our actions but for our words as well.  The bible says that death and life are in the power of the tongue.  What you say is powerful and every word pronounced has a purpose.  What are you declaring, death or life?

 

Sometimes it’s better to just stay quiet, right?  We’ve all heard the saying: If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.  If your criticism is not constructive and if its purpose is not to build but to destroy, is it really worth saying? There has to be purpose in what you speak! What about my problems Landy?  You have no idea what I am going through? Some may say that but I want to tell you that even in the mist of your troubled times, you can still control what comes out of your mouth.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you can overcome any situation.  If you do what you can do, God will certainly do what you cannot do.  

Do not allow your problems and disappointments to overcome your thoughts which will later translate into words.  Acknowledge them but do not dwell on them, focus your attention on declaring purposeful words over your life. Fuel your mind with the goodness that God has in store for you.  Remember, your trials too shall pass, they have an expiration date. [Hallelujah!]  So, start rejoicing in the joy of the Lord and be in a ‘great expectation’ state of mind, expect that something great is about to happen.  Fill your mouth with God’s promises and declare His blessings over your life and you will see that as your praises go up; blessings will began to come down. 

Take a moment and give yourself a pep-talk and say: (Insert your name) I refuse to continue to live a life of fear, depression, anger and bitterness! I am better than that and I will no longer continue to feed into the lies of the enemy.  I have been given a powerful weapon and I will start to use it correctly and immediately.  I speak life into my life and into my family.  Whatever struggles I am facing that apparently are dead (no solution, impossible) I speak the powerful words of life over it. I receive God’s acceptance, His joy and His blessings.  I will change my vocabulary and I will speak life and in abundance because my words have purpose.

Trust God to give you the strength you need in anything and everything you do and say.

Be Encouraged, Be Blessed      

Landy Perez-Feliciano ♥

The Voice

This past Saturday I was with my sister and my cousin doing our weekly radio shows and the topic was: The Voice.  I'm sure alot of us know or have heard about the singing competition called "The Voice." What is so unique about the show is that there are four judges who have their backs to the contestants and they are simply there to listen to their voices.  It's a good thing because everyone gets a fair chance, they do not have to worry about being pre-judged by what they look like or what they may be wearing.  It's a singing competition and they will be judged strictly on their talent as a vocalist. 

And thinking about this, it reminded me so much of how God is with us.  He doesn't judge us for who we are or who we were.  He doesn't care if you are rich or poor, if you are popular, outgoing, or shy.  The Bible says that He makes no respecter of persons, in other words, he makes no distinction.  He has no favorites!  God loves us all, his children and even those who are living a sinful life, He despises the sin but loves the sinner.  And just as He blesses someone in particular, He wants to do the same thing for you as well BUT... you have to use your Voice!

If we were to really understand the power that we have in our voice, supernatural things would be happening in our surroundings.  When we open up our mouth to confess and make a declaration, we are making a decision to act.  We are convinced that things cannot remain the same!  Open up your mouth to declare changes in your life, let your voice be heard and decree healing over your body.  Manifest with your voice that things will not remain the same in your family.  If you only let your voice be heard and say the words, heaven and earth will be shaken and ready to work in your favor, just say the word!!!!

If you are content with everything in your life right now, then this isn't for you, "forever hold your peace" BUT I am talking to those who need a change.  I am talking to someone who knows that big changes have to come their way.  I am talking to someone who is "sick and tired of being sick and tired" and needs something different in their lives.  I am telling you today that God has given you a voice to stand up in the mist of the crowd, in the mist of a noisy world and make a declaration that will silence everyone and everything around you.  Declare change! I have good news for you today, there are no preferential treatments with God, if you declare and believe it, it is done. Just step out in faith and He will honor your faith. 

The Bible speaks about the faith of the centurion in Matthew 8:5-13.  This man was looking for Jesus because He knew the power that He had and the centurion made a request for his servant that was lying down on his death bed.  Jesus asks him if he should go out to the house and this man told Jesus, "just say the word and my servant will be healed." WOW! How powerful is that?  That shows us that there is power in the name of Jesus, there is power when words are spoken! Jesus then says "Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith." He was amazed at this man's faith! The story concludes in a miracle, the bible says that the servant was indeed healed by those spoken words that were declared. 

Today, I encourage you to speak words of faith, words of encouragement, words of wisdom, words of change! Open your mouth and let your voice be heard.  The bible says that the power of God is in us, He dwells inside of us so that means we have the authority to speak those things that we do not see into existence.  There is power in the words that come out of your mouth.  It's time to use it!

Be Blessed & Encouraged!

Landy Perez-Feliciano♥