Speaking God's Language

Do you have problems? Chances are your answer is right under your nose! At least a major part of your troubles could be found there. I don’t believe that anyone can live a victorious life without being well-informed concerning the power of words.

It’s easy to underestimate just how important our own words can actually be. Every time we open our mouths to speak, we have the opportunity to improve our lives or tear them down. Our words, in a very real way, are the building blocks of our lives. To say it another way, the life we are living right now has been strongly influenced by the words of our mouth.

When we use words that uplift and encourage, we build a strong foundation that’s positive and life-giving. When we use our words to help others - to teach, to train, to guide - we are building a life worth living. However, if we are deceptive, using our words to lie or cheat, or if our words tear down and destroy, our lives will be filled with misery.

When we’re young, it’s only natural to get into trouble with our words. Immaturity can cause us to carelessly say things that come into our minds. But as we grow older, we’re expected to filter the words we say. We are supposed to become more mature - to learn that there are certain things that are beneficial to say and other things that are harmful. Sadly, this is a level of maturity that some people never achieve. Although they grow older, their mouths don’t mature accordingly. Many of us, however, learn to think before we speak and carefully consider the words that come out of our mouths.

There were many times when I did not understand the impact of my own words. Before I learned how to speak God’s language, I said many things that were not even close to being God’s will. My mouth was untrained and unguarded.

In the Bible, the apostle Paul said it like this, “However, brethren, I could not talk to you as to spiritual [men], but as to nonspiritual [men of the flesh, in whom the carnal nature predominates], as to mere infants [in the new life] in Christ [unable to talk yet!]” (1 Corinthians 3:1 The Amplified Bible).

Little children are typically very selfish and often see themselves as the center of the world. As “babies in Christ,” we can be like this and say things that reflect our own will instead of God’s. And just as natural babies must learn to speak the language of their fathers, when we become Christians, we must learn how to talk God’s way. This takes time. We need time to understand His Word and
His nature.

The language of God will always be consistent with His desires, His wishes, His will, and His Word. The more we get to know Him, the more we will be able to speak His language in every situation.

Author/teacher Joyce Meyer has been helping people overcome life’s problems through biblical keys to practical Christian living since 1976. Her radio and television programs are broadcast throughout the United States and much of the world. For additional information, you may contact Joyce Meyer Ministries at P.O. Box 655, Fenton, MO, 63026 or at www.joycemeyer.org.