Out of the Heart, the Mouth Speaks

“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart” (Proverbs 27:19).

Welcome back dear student, last week we looked at the effects of fear.

Jesus said, “out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34; Luke 6:45). What the heart is full of, the mouth conveys.

There is a link between the heart, the mouth, and the resulting life. “My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, indeed; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right” (Proverbs 23:15-16).

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21).

The Power of Our Words

Our words have power to create, for we are made in the image and likeness of God our Creator. God spoke life into existence – “and God said let there be Light and there was Light” (Genesis 1:3; Colossians 1:16).

Mostly people don’t even hear the destructive words they are saying, yet it gives away the state of the heart - negativity, fear, criticism, forebodings, anger, and bitter comments - often down to old habits or hurts that have never been confronted.

What We Believe in Our Hearts Shapes Our Lives

“As a man thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7).

This is a Biblical principle that has been adapted into modern culture in the self-help sector. Many folks have been raised in negative environments, or lived through traumatic experiences, where they may have been conditioned to believe the worst about themselves, about others, or about God.

This damaged outlook makes a person easy prey for the enemy’s bondage to fear, and destructive thoughts and feelings. - strongholds that have imprisoned them.

Renewing Our Minds Through God’s Word

The Good News is that this can be changed through meditating upon the Word of God! (Romans 12:2).

"It was for Freedom that Christ has set us free!" (Galatians 5:1).

It takes effort to watch what we say - and it doesn’t begin with the mouth - but in the heart.

“Above all else guard your heart, for out of it flow the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23).

Other translations of this verse say… ‘everything you do flows from your heart - the wellspring of your life’.

The condition of the heart impacts every part of life. And the tongue gives it away.

If our words can shape our world, then to change that world we need to process, and deal with, those issues of the heart.

Paul reminds us to tackle fear by talking things over with God, thanking Him for His Love, whilst pondering His goodness, promising “…the Peace of God will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:4-9).

The Lord Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). He comforts us with His Presence.

It is in cultivating relationship with Jesus that Peace comes in. “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have Peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33; John 14:27).

Trusting God Through Fear and Difficult Circumstances

We are always going to face fears, temptations, or trials. But Jesus assures us that He has already gone before us and is always with us - God will never abandon you friend.

So, from that knowledge, we can look at circumstances from a different perspective, and our hearts can be peaceful, even in difficult situations, knowing that the Lord will help us, and bring a good solution.

“God is our…very present Help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).

Faith in action doesn’t have to be loud and aggressive, instead true, solid faith comes from a place of rest and trust, knowing that God is good, and His plans are for our good, and not for harm (Hebrews 4:9-16). As we get to know the Lord through His Word, our heart’s perspective changes, and we learn to talk differently - because now we have Hope! Our words line up with His Word of Light.

“You shall declare a thing, and it shall be established” (Job 22:21-28).

A man’s ways may seem right to himself, but the Lord weighs the heart (Proverbs 21:2).

God is for you friend, He is not against you, He is with you and He will bring you through in victory!

Listen to Him and Believe it.