When Thoughts Become Words

Your thoughts are not harmless—they are seeds that grow into words, and your words shape your world. Proverbs 23:7 reminds us that what we think in our hearts, we become. Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” That means your words reveal your inner life. If your thoughts are fearful, your words will be anxious. If your thoughts are full of faith, your words will bring life.

Before words are spoken, they are formed in the mind—so if you want to change your speech, you must first renew your thoughts. What you dwell on in private will eventually show up in public. Guard your mind, fill it with God’s truth, and let your words carry life, not death.