There are many beautiful scriptures in the Bible about the power of words and how they bring life or death when spoken. Our tongues can bring healing or they can be like weapons causing harm. As Christian mothers the words we choose to speak matter immensely.
Our children are attentive to what comes out of our mouths and it will have an impact on them whether positively or negatively. God’s Word reminds us to choose our words wisely and to be aware of the power they can have.
It’s crazy how quickly a toddler can pick up words that they hear. As mothers, we can’t always be in control of every influence our child is around. Sometimes, unfortunately just being out and about you can come across some pretty unpleasant words your child may overhear. It’s in those frustrating moments we realize how words matter and some should not be spoken.
As Christian mothers, we can teach our children the power of words and why we should use our tongues to please God. Because we want to be set apart from the world, and shine for Jesus in every way, including how we carry ourselves and how we speak.
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If you are a mother looking to teach your little ones about the power of words and how to speak life, below are some Bible verses to inspire you and encourage you that taming the tongue is a wise choice that pleases the Lord.
What Are Some Bible Verses About The Power Of Our Words?
1) Proverbs 18:21- The Tongue Speaks Life Or Death
Proverbs 18:21 NIV says “The tongue has the power of life or death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
As mothers we can choose to speak life, our words have power and they impact others immensely, especially our children. We should guard our tongues and be aware of what we speak, because we may unintentionally speak death in moments of weakness or frustration. May we pray that God helps us choose our words wisely and be cautious and aware of how powerful they are.
2) Proverbs 21:23- Guard Your Mouth And Tongue
Proverbs 21:23 NIV says “Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.”
We should strive to guard our mouths and tongues from speaking words that don’t uplift others. As mothers, we can pray and ask the Lord to fill our hearts with a desire to guard the words that we speak and to intentionally be gentle and loving when speaking to our children. And to have the wisdom to know when to stop speaking. May we walk in the discipline of being mindful of the words that come out of our mouths knowing how powerful they are.
3) Proverbs 15:4- Your Tongue Can Be A Tree Of Life
Proverbs 15:4 NIV says “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.”
What a beautiful description of someone who chooses to spread life and hope, and guards their tongue from speaking evil. As mothers may our tongues be a tree of life to our children and may the words we speak bless them. Because God gave us the ability to choose what we speak and He will give us the strength to follow through if we choose to tame our tongues.
4) James 3:10- You Can’t Praise And Curse From The Same Mouth
James 3:10 NIV says “Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.”
We should desire to use our words to praise the Lord, what a shame it is when we speak negatively from the same mouth that praises the Lord. If we truly desire to please God in all we do, then disciplining ourselves in the way we speak is an important part of reflecting Christ’s love toward others. As mothers, may we choose to praise the Lord with our words, and may it bless our children.
5) James 3:6- The Tongue Can Corrupt The Whole Body
James 3:6 NIV says “The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.”
When we don’t choose our words wisely, they can corrupt our whole being. Because the words we speak have power and they impact our lives either positively or negatively. How can we claim to be living for Jesus if the words flowing from our mouths don’t reflect how the Bible says a follower of Christ should live? As mothers, may our words bring life to our bodies, and may we avoid the temptation to speak words that can corrupt our character.
This Journaling Bible For Women is a lovely one for any mother to spend time in God’s Word and journal about the verses that speak to your heart as you go, it’s a great way to spend time soaking in God’s truth.
6) Psalm 34:13- Keep Your Tongue From Evil
Psalm 34:13 NIV says “Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.”
This verse is very clear, choose to use your words with honesty and integrity. Avoid telling lies and speaking evil, because evil words bring destruction. As biblical mothers striving to live for the Lord, may we walk in honesty, truth, and the discipline to speak wisely.
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7) 1 Thessalonians 5:11- Use Your Words To Encourage Others
1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV says “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.”
We have the power to speak life into others, to uplift them, bring encouragement and the hope of Christ. Only we can control the words that come from our mouths, may we choose to speak life to bless others. As mothers, may we encourage our children and speak into their lives words that edify and uplift, so they can thrive in hope.
8) Ephesians 4:29- Don’t Speak Unwholesome Words
Ephesians 4:29 NIV says “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
We can speak words that build others up, and bring hope to their lives. This verse tells us not to let unwholesome words come out of our mouths, and that even though we live in a world surrounded by words that speak death, we can choose to follow the Lord’s way and speak life. Our words can lift others or tear them down, may we be mothers who always choose to encourage and build others up.
9) Proverbs 12:18- Your Words Can Bring Healing
Proverbs 12:18 NIV says “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
How beautiful that your words can bring healing to another, when someone is hurt and dealing with pain, the words you choose to speak to them can bring hope and renewal. Reckless words bring hurt and have no benefit, but words of life bring healing and hope. As mothers, may we choose words that bring healing to our children and ones that fill them with hope.
10) Matthew 12:36- You Will Give An Account For Every Empty Word
Matthew 12:36 NIV says “But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.”
Our words matter so much that one day we will give an account for the words that we spoke that didn’t have any benefit. The Bible makes this clear how powerful and important our words are, and that we shouldn’t carelessly speak. As mothers, may we pray for the Lord to help us not speak empty life-less words, but rather ones that have purpose, and meaning and offer hope in a dark and evil world. May our children learn the beauty of speaking words that have a purpose.
11) Proverbs 16:24- Gracious Words Are Like A Honeycomb
Proverbs 16:24 NIV says “Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
The words you choose to speak can be sweet and beautiful, filling someone’s heart with hope, peace, and meaning. Words can bring healing and inspire someone when they are feeling low. This is a beautiful description of how sweet our words can be when we choose them wisely, sweet like a honeycomb, and a blessing to others. As mothers, may we speak graciously to our children and hold our tongues in moments when we feel the temptation to speak hurtfully or unnecessarily. May our words be sweet and full of grace.
12) Proverbs 15:1- A Gentle Answer Turns Wrath Away
Proverbs 15:1 NIV says “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
In moments when you feel tempted to speak harshly or defend yourself, it’s important to remember how harsh words stir up anger. When dealing with conflict, it may feel natural to want to speak your mind, but even in those heated moments, we should guard our tongues. Oftentimes, we may regret things that were said, or realize we spoke too quickly in the moment. But if we discipline ourselves to speak gently and with love no matter the situation, we will find ourselves avoiding conflict and spreading peace. As mothers, may we choose to speak gently and not stir up anger in our children, but be peacemakers that handle situations with grace.
13) Psalm 19:14- Your Words Can Be Pleasing In God’s Sight
Psalm 19:14 NIV says “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer.”
God sees everything, all the time, there is nothing hidden from Him. Psalms 139:7 NIV says “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” Every word we speak, we can be assured that God hears it. As Christian mothers, may our words be pleasing to the Lord, and may we learn to speak ones that please Him.
14) Proverbs 13:3- Guarding Your Lips Preserves Your Life
Proverbs 13:3 NIV says “Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.”
It is wise to guard your lips, it blesses your life. There is power in the way you speak, once you fully grasp the immense responsibility you carry in your words, you can choose to be cautious of what comes out of your mouth. As mothers, may we guard our words from unnecessary talk that has no benefit to anyone, and may we use our lips to speak edifying words of life to our children.
15) Matthew 12:37- Your Words Set You Free
Matthew 12:37 NIV says “For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Words that speak death have consequences and lead to condemnation. But words of life set you free and lead to hope. As mothers may our words help us walk in the freedom Christ freely gave us, and may we be disciplined to speak hope and walk in wisdom.
16) Proverbs 10:19- You Can Hold Your Tongue
Proverbs 10:19 NIV says “Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.”
We can choose to hold our tongues and not let evil words come out of our mouths. As followers of Christ, our lives should reflect Him every day, as a living testimony to others. May our words reflect His truth and speak hope and life to others, especially our children.
17) Colossians 4:6- Let Your Conversations Be Graceful
Colossians 4:6 NIV says “Let your conversations be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
We can choose to walk in grace and at peace with everyone. Because this life is short, every choice we make matters and has eternal impacts. So as Christian mothers, may our conversations be full of grace and showing love to others so our children benefit from the way we choose to live and that it blesses their lives now and in the future.
18) Colossians 3:8- Rid Yourself Of Filthy Language
Colossians 3:8 NIV says “But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”
This verse is pretty clear that we should use our words to speak positive, hopeful things and not filth that has no purpose. As mothers, we can choose to avoid speaking unfruitful things that don’t uplift or encourage our children. We can rid ourselves of these words that reflect a life of sin and not a life saved by the grace of God. May we represent Him in all we do and all we say.
This Beautiful Prayer Journal is a lovely way to write down your thoughts and prayer requests before the Lord and spend intentional time praying and seeking God’s direction over your life.
There are beautiful Scriptures in the Bible that tell us the importance of guarding your tongue and speaking words of life and hope. Because our words matter immensely and they bring hope or destruction when we speak them. As Christian mothers, we have the choice to walk in grace and choose to speak words of life that bring healing and hope to our children. May we walk in the discipline to know how to guard our mouths against evil and how to speak wisely.
