What you say has power and does matter!

 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” (Prov. 18:21 ESV)

“I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91:3 NIV)

“If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.” (Psalm 91:9-10 NIV)

Control what you let come out of your mouth!

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” (Eph. 4:29 ESV)

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Prov. 15:1 ESV)

It comes from your heart!

“But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart...” (Matt. 15:18 ESV)

Your words can bring healing

“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”  (Prov. 16:24 ESV)

“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” (Prov. 12:18 ESV)

You will someday give an account for every word you speak

“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak.” (Matt. 12:36 ESV)