21 DAYS TO HEALING – DAY 4: Speak Life Over Your Body

Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

Devotional Thought:

Your words carry power. What you speak over yourself can either align with God’s truth or contradict it. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that our words can produce life or death, healing or harm. Speaking words of faith that agree with God’s promises is essential when believing for healing.

When Ezekiel stood in the valley of dry bones, God instructed him to prophesy life to the bones (Ezekiel 37:4-5). As Ezekiel obeyed, the bones came together, flesh formed, and breath entered them, bringing life. In the same way, you are called to speak life over your body, declaring God’s Word and promises over your situation.

Jesus said, “For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says” (Mark 11:23). Your words of faith release God’s power to work in your life. Instead of agreeing with sickness or pain, choose to speak healing, restoration, and wholeness, declaring that by His stripes, you are healed (Isaiah 53:5).

Testimony:

A mother of three had been battling severe migraines for years. She began to study healing scriptures and decided to speak God’s promises over her body daily. Whenever a migraine would start, she refused to give in to fear and instead declared, “By His stripes, I am healed. The Lord is my healer, and this pain has no authority in my life.” Over time, her faith grew stronger, and the migraines stopped completely. She now shares her testimony to encourage others to speak life over their circumstances.

Prayer:

Father God, I thank You for the power of Your Word and the authority You have given me to speak life. I choose to align my words with Your truth and declare healing, restoration, and wholeness over my body. Holy Spirit, guide my tongue to speak faith-filled words that release Your power in my life. Help me to reject fear and doubt, and to stand firmly on Your promises. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Action Step:

Take five minutes today to speak healing scriptures over yourself. Start with Isaiah 53:5, Proverbs 4:20-22, and Psalm 103:2-3. Speak them aloud with confidence, believing that your words are powerful when they agree with God’s Word.

Isaiah 53:5

“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”

Proverbs 4:20-22

“My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart; for they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh.”

Psalm 103:2-3

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.”

Encouragement:

Please take time to email Pastor Tim with your testimonies to drlamb@me.com.

Your story of healing could encourage others in their journey of faith.