The Words I Speak are Spirit and Life

In episode 4 of WordFed Life, Verlene Cromwell explores the profound truth that the words we speak are spirit and life. Anchored in John 6:63, "It is the spirit that gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit and they are life," this episode uncovers the spiritual substance that words carry and their power to influence the world around us. When Jesus spoke these words, he revealed something powerful. His words were not empty. They carried spirit. They carried life. Words are more than communication. They carry influence. When Jesus spoke, his words carried life because they came from his spirit. And when we fill our hearts with God's word, our speech begins to reflect that same life. Words filled with truth strengthen people. Words filled with encouragement bring hope. Words filled with peace calm the troubled heart. You can feel the difference between words spoken from frustration and words spoken from peace. Words create atmosphere. They influence the emotional and spiritual environment around us. That's why scripture places so much importance on our speech because words have the power to release life. Think about a moment when someone spoke words that encouraged you. Maybe they told you they believed in you. Maybe they reminded you of truth when you felt discouraged. Those words stayed with you. Why? Because words carry life. But the opposite is true also. Negative words can wear down someone's heart. They can shape how people see themselves. This is why we must choose our words carefully. When our hearts are filled with God's truth, our words begin to release life into the world around us. Take a moment to consider this. What kind of spirit do your words carry? Do your words bring peace? Do they bring encouragement? Do they release life? Because when our speech aligns with truth, our words become life-giving. Let this declaration guide you: "My words carry life. My heart is filled with truth. The words I speak bring encouragement and peace. Again, my words carry life. My heart is filled with truth. The words I speak bring encouragement and peace." Welcome to WordFed Life — where words come alive.