How Do My Words Affect My Marriage? (Proverbs 18:21) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study

In this episode we talk about the power of our words in marriage. Scripture says the tongue holds the power of life and death, and the way we speak to our spouse can build them up or wear them down. I share practical ways to speak with kindness, patience, and truth so your home becomes a place where words bring healing. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit." (Proverbs 18:21) Questions this episode answers What does the Bible say about the power of words? Proverbs 18:21 says death and life are in the power of the tongue. Our words can encourage and heal, or they can wound in ways that last. How can I encourage my spouse with my words? Make a habit of noticing what you admire and saying it out loud. Speak with patience, choose gentle words in hard moments, and let praise be a regular part of your conversations. Can negative words damage a marriage? Yes. Harsh or careless words can leave lasting hurt and slowly erode trust. The good news is that we have a choice, and with God's help we can change how we speak. Timestamps 00:00 The Power of Words in Marriage 00:17 Prayer and Reflection on Marriage Links Bible Study Live gives a small group of women time to study Scripture together and talk about how God's Word plays out in our homes and marriages. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices