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And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. –Genesis 1:3 NIV

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Words and Thoughts Are Spiritual

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. –Genesis 1:3 NIV

Speaking words—which is simply saying what we think—is a spiritual aspect of our human existence. And our words have creative power. If you stroll through the first few chapters of Genesis, you see this phrase a lot, “and God said.” Usually following that phrase, creative things happened. As human beings, we have similar abilities to create.The words you speak to and about others do not fall to the ground like crumbs from the dinner table. They become seeds that may sprout up and grow unseen in the hidden places of the human heart. Those words emerge through the lips one day, creating anything from a divorce that brings devastation to music that brings joy to millions.Thoughts and words are powerfully creative. Use them wisely. Be intentional about those you influence. Encourage them and speak of their futures and yours with words that bring life, not death.

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Thank God for giving us the ability to speak words of creativity and life.

Ask Him to help you use your words wisely and creatively to encourage, to build up, and to speak life.

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Alex Anderson

Alex is a Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church in Bradenton, Florida and the Spiritual Wellness Columnist for the South West Florida’s Health and Wellness Magazine and is the author of the book, Dangerous Prayers. Sign up for his blog here AlexAnderson.org