The Power of Your Words: Speak It Until You See It
- Bridgett Graham
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
Words are not just sounds—they are seeds. Every sentence you speak shapes your reality, your business, your faith, and your future. The Bible is filled with reminders of the power of the tongue. Business books affirm it. And some of the world’s most successful people have shown us just how far a spoken vision can take us.
📖 Biblical Foundation: Life and Death Are in the Tongue
Proverbs 18:21 says,
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
This isn’t just spiritual poetry—it’s a universal principle. The words you speak have the power to breathe life into your dreams or bury them before they even begin. God spoke the world into existence. Jesus spoke healing into people’s bodies. And He taught His followers to say to the mountain, "Be thou removed."
What are you speaking to your business, your bank account, your family, or your future?
📚 Business Books Say It Too
Top business leaders and authors echo the same truth: your words shape your world.
In Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, he emphasizes auto-suggestion—the practice of repeating affirmations to condition your mind for success. Hill writes,
“You become what you think about, backed by emotion and spoken with conviction.”
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey says,
“Our language is a very real indicator of the degree to which we see ourselves as proactive people.”
And in You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero, she reminds us:
“Words and thoughts are extremely powerful tools, and they're basically what create your reality.”
When your words line up with vision, faith, and consistent effort—you attract breakthrough.
🌟 Famous People Who Spoke Their Future
Here are a few real-world powerhouses who understood the assignment:
1. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah said, “You become what you believe.” Long before she became a media mogul, she would affirm and speak success into her life. Despite growing up in poverty, she chose to declare that her life would matter. She spoke her truth even when others didn’t believe in it yet.
2. Muhammad Ali
The boxing legend famously declared: “I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was.”Ali understood that your words create momentum. His declarations built confidence not just in him—but in those who watched him.
3. Steve Harvey
Before becoming a successful comedian, author, and host, Steve was homeless and sleeping in his car. He would speak into his mirror every morning that he was going to be on TV. Fast forward—he’s now one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment. In his book Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success, he says,
“The number one cause of failure is the fear of what other people will say. Speak your success—even when others laugh.”
4. Tyler Perry
Before he was a household name, Perry was rejected, broke, and told “no” repeatedly. But he believed in his vision and spoke life into it. He once said,
“What I’ve learned is you have to speak over yourself and encourage yourself.”
💬 Declare, Don’t Just Dream
You can’t afford to speak doubt into your dreams. If God has planted a vision in you, then speak it with boldness—even before it makes sense.
Here are a few power declarations you can use daily:
“I am equipped, empowered, and anointed for this.”
“My business attracts divine connections and consistent increase.”
“I speak clarity over my decisions and confidence over my path.”
“I don’t chase opportunities—they flow to me in alignment with God’s will.”
🔥 Final Word: Don’t Just Speak—Align
Your words set the tone, but your actions must follow. Speak it. Believe it. Move like it’s already done.
Whether you're starting a business, learning to trade, trying to walk in purpose, or just needing a breakthrough—watch your words. Your mouth is the microphone to your destiny.
As Jesus said in Mark 11:23,
“...He shall have whatsoever he saith.”
So... what are you saying?]
With purpose and power,
Bridgett L. Graham
Founder, Smart Girlz N Guyz Trade
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