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Words are powerful. They are loaded with the power of life and death.

When I think about the most significant life lessons I’ve ever learned, getting a grip on my lip is right up there at the top.

For many years, I got in trouble with my words. I'd swear, spout my opinions, be negative or say stupid sarcastic things. I would either say too much or too little. I often said the wrong things, or I put my foot in my mouth.

When I became a follower of Christ, I was still pretty clueless. I knew very little about what the Bible says concerning the words of my mouth, and I didn't know anything about the power of speaking faith-filled words.

Boy, was it eye-opening as I began to learn what the Lord thinks about my words. All it took was one reading through the whole book of Proverbs to realize I had a problem with my mouth. When I began to understand the power God has invested in my tongue, words, lips and mouth, it was life-altering. I started to be more intentional in the words I said or didn’t say, and I saw remarkable results! The revelation and application of this subject has been a continual “aha-moment” for me, and I trust it will be the same for you too.

Perhaps through these pages I can encourage you as a friend, a sister, a teacher or a spiritual mom—plus as a minister—while sharing these simple yet profound truths I’ve learned about the power of our words from God’s Word.

I truly believe the book you hold in your hands may be one of most important things you’ll read this year. I pray you dive into each page with a fresh expectation to hear from God and a passionate desire to put everything you learn into practice.

It’s true, as the writer of James said, “no man can tame the tongue” (3:8). Without God's help, our words will get us into trouble, but with God’s help, we can get a grip on our lip!

Happy reading and speaking!