Episode 3 · Death and Life Are in the Power of the Tongue

In episode 3 of WordFed Life, Verlene Cromwell explores the profound impact of our words and how they shape the reality we experience. Anchored in Proverbs 18:21, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof," this episode uncovers the transformative potential of our speech. Our words are not merely sounds; they are seeds that grow into the fabric of our lives. This scripture highlights a crucial truth: our words produce outcomes. Just like seeds planted in soil, words planted in our hearts eventually bear fruit. The results may not be immediate, but over time, our speech shapes our lives. Verlene shares four ways words function like seeds: Words plant beliefs. Repeated words of doubt grow into insecurity, while truth plants faith. What we hear and speak becomes what we believe. Words shape direction. Just as seeds grow over time, words influence our life's path. Words of hope propel us forward, while words of limitation hold us back. Words influence atmosphere. Seeds affect their environment, and words do the same. Encouraging words can instantly bring peace and create a positive atmosphere. Words produce fruit over time. Seeds don't bear fruit overnight, and neither do words. Faith-filled words yield confidence and hope, while negative words lead to discouragement and limitation. The question to consider is: If words are seeds, what kind of seeds are you planting with your speech every day? Because eventually, we eat the fruit of the seeds we plant. Let this declaration guide you: "My words plant seeds of life. I speak with wisdom. The words I release will produce good fruit in my life." Welcome to WordFed Life — where words come alive.