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Today’s quote is from Francis Jonah.
Francis Jonah is a Christian minister, Bible teacher, and author known for his teachings on faith, spiritual growth, and the power of words. His work emphasizes how faith-filled speech, guided by biblical principles, can influence a person’s beliefs, attitudes, and approach to life.
Today’s quote is from The Power of Faith Filled Words by Francis Jonah.
Francis Jonah once said…
“The words we speak are seeds; they will produce harvests in our lives.”
This quote applies whether you are religious or not.
Words have more power than we realize.
We think of words as a way to communicate with other people. But our vocabulary isn’t just a communications interface between ourselves and others.
The words we use can reveal our core beliefs and the programming that has shaped our personalities. Every time we repeat something we reenforce an idea. And if repeated consistently it can shape our identity.
But our vocabulary isn’t just a reflection of our mindset… It can help shape it. Choose your words carefully because they shape who you are.
The words we speak are seeds.
Think about things that you commonly say.
“I’m terrible at this” will program your brain to be terrible at it.But “I’m still learning how to do this” programs your brain that your lack of skill is temporary.
One closes the door and the other leaves it open.
Try to be conscious of what you are saying. “I’m unlucky”, “I’m too old”, “I’m not good enough”.
Saying this to yourself will reenforce these beliefs.
When something goes wrong do you ever say, “I always mess things up” or “I can’t do this”.
Change it to “what can I learn from this” or “I haven’t figured it out yet”.
That one word, yet, can tell your brain that you will figure it out.
The words we speak are seeds.
When you plant seeds in the ground do they instantly produce a harvest. Or do you have to water them, feed them, nurture them and remove the weeds?
Of course it takes time for a seed to sprout.
The same is true of the ideas in your mind. Repeating positive words will not magically change your life and make all your problems vanish right away. Using constructive language can make taking action, persistence and learning more likely.
And your choice of words don’t only affect you. They can help or hurt other people too. Words have weight. An encouraging word can stay with someone for years. Words can plant confidence, hope and courage in others but they can also create doubt and fear.
Choose the words you use with others carefully. Maybe it is time to do an audit of the words you use most often and change them if they are not empowering.
Replace “I have to” with “I get to”
Replace “I can’t” with “I’m learning how to”
Replace “I’m a failure” with “I’m learning what doesn’t work”
Replace “That’s just how I am” with “I am a work in progress”
Our words may seem small but they can influence our beliefs, our decisions, our relationships and the harvests we reap.
So here’s the question:
If you start viewing the words you choose as seeds, what kind of harvest could you reap by changing those words to something more empowering? Could the words you use rewrite limiting beliefs? If so, then what words will you change first?
That’s going to do it for today. I’m Andrew McGivern signing off for now, but I’ll be back… tomorrow! Same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.
