Episode 7: Pursuing Joy in Taking Control of Your Words

Welcome to Pursuing Joy! In this episode, we are going to talk about the power of our words and how necessary it is for us to control what comes out of our mouths! We’ll look at scripture so that we can begin to see what God’s word says about our words, we’ll see how the Bible relates our words with what’s going on in our heart & look at 4 practical ways we can turn our words of hurt into words of life and love. We must comprehend that there are physical responses when words are received, which is one of the main reasons our words hold value. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” There is power in your words - use them to speak life and love over yourselves and others! 

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Worship Songs for this episode:  (links are through Spotify)

• “Holy Spirit" - Francesca Battistelli
• "King of My Heart" - Bethel Music 
• "Spirit Lead Me" - Influence Music

Bible Plans/Studies (found in the YouVersion Bible App):

• “The Power of Words"- Bible Society
• "Gossip - The Power of our Words" 

Declarations:

• You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10 NLT)
• You are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14 NIV)
• You have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16)
• God has not given you a spirit of fear. He has given you power, love and self-discipline.(2 Timothy 1:7)
• God blesses you and surrounds you with favour as a shield (Psalsms 5:12)
• The joy of the LORD is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10)
• The Lord has chosen YOU, you are his special treasure. (Psalm 135:4)

References/Resources:

• “The Neuroscience Behind Our Words”: https://brm.institute/neuroscience-behind-words/#:~:text=Put%20frankly%2C%20their%20study%20proved,rates%20of%20negative%20self%2Dtalk.
• “How Words Can Have a Positive Effect On Your Brain: ”https://blog.myneurogym.com/how-words-can-have-a-positive-effect-on-your-brain/
• Interview with Dr. Emerson Eggerich being interviewed on Focus on the Family: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0IjD_KsHhZc