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God’s word tells us that “tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” (Proverbs 18:21) Knowing this truth, believers should be mindful of the words they speak.  In the Watch Your Mouth Bible Plan, readers will discover in scripture accounts where individuals mouths either produced progression or regression in their lives.

Proverbs 18:21 teaches that "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (NKJB). Some of the most powerful words we speak are those we choose to put after "I Am." What we say after stating "I Am" will affect the trajectory of our lives. This devotional will teach you how to speak with authority while understanding your identity in Christ and not the world.

Have you ever felt disappointed about the outcome of something that you believed was God’s will? Did you wonder if you perhaps did not understand Him correctly? In this Plan, we will explore how to keep on trusting God when things seem to go wrong. “The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?” (Proverbs 20:24, NLT).

Our words matter. And they especially matter to God. We know this because his word, the Bible, overflows with warnings about the power of the tongue to do harm and also the wisdom of the words of the righteous. This seven-day devotion scratches the surface of the Bible’s warnings, corrections and advice about our tongue.

Women can flit back and forth between blessing and belittling, praising and putting down, cheering and critiquing—all in a matter of seconds. God has given us incredible power in our sphere of influence, and it begins with the words we speak.

Our tongues control and affect the way we live our lives, and the words you speak reflect your heart. Join Students Standing Strong in this three day journey to learn to control your words and speak life into those around you.

What would happen if we focused on one good word each day―one thought-provoking and encouraging word that reveals the truth of who Jesus is in our lives? In their book, One Good Word a Day, The Ruth Experience authors offer simple, deeply spiritual meditations that will help readers linger on one word each day, to reflect on how Jesus as the Word influences our daily lives.