When we first start to believe the Word concerning the words of our mouths and calling things that be not as though they were, we tend to focus on physical circumstance. In fact, most of Jesus' teaching around this centered on the physical...mountains, trees, physical bodies, etc.
But I learned a secret. It works for us on a personal, emotional level, too.
Joel 3:10 says 'Let the weak say "I am a mighty man."' Why? He is teaching us to call that which is not [yet] that it might become so. And in this case, he is using the power of words for personal development, not just over natural circumstances.
Proverbs 18:21 says 'Death and life are in the power [yad, or hand] of the tongue...' Yes, death is a physical, natural circumstance, but it is also an emotional state. When we are fearful, or anxious, or depressed, we are walking in the power of death.
Remember Job 22:28? 'You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you; and light will shine on your ways.'
Use your mouth to decree your emotional well-being as well as physical. Nehemiah 8:10 says '...the joy of the Lord is your strength.'
Feeling like a wavering reed? Decree Psalm 112:7...'My heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.'
David knew this trick well. "When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul." [Psalm 94:19].
He even spoke to his soul!
'Bless the Lord, O MY SOUL, and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name. Bless the Lord, O MY SOUL, and forget none of His benefits;
'Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit [destruction, grave, Hell],
'Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with GOOD THINGS, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle.' [Psalm 103:1-5]
An aside...isn't this passage an outstanding outline of God's blessings, His will, for our lives?
Meditate on these things—see them as true in your life and decree them—it will come to pass!
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