"Whatever is in your heart determines what you say."–Matthew 12:33b

Our words matter–perhaps eternally.

We will “eat” the fruit of our words—and so will others. (In my work as a Healing Codes Coach/Practitioner, I regularly deal with the destructive effects of words on the hearts and even bodies of my clients. Words can leave invisible wounds that destroy lives.)

Words are a barometer of the heart’s condition. Jesus went on to say, "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart.”

Want to know what’s in your heart? Pay attention to your words. Are they critical? Perhaps there is unforgiveness or pride in your heart. Do you use foul language? There may be anger lurking inside.

Pay attention to your words, and deal with any heart issues they reveal. Notice other people’s words, too, as indications of what is in the heart.

Words can also heal. With The Healing Codes, we replace the unhealthy beliefs–the lies we've come to believe–with the truth. (For my Truth Focus Statements based on Scripture, visit www.christianhealingfromtheheart.com and scroll down on the left.)

(Note: This was an expanded version of one of my Abundant Gifts from the Word devotionals. To subscribe to these daily email messages for free, sign up at www.abundantgiftsfromtheword.com.)