Originally posted on Facebook on Monday, July 21, 2025.

During our last Bible Study, Brother James Triplett said something powerful:

“From this study of John, I realized that God sees, then He speaks to produce what He sees. That's powerful. That makes me ask—what am I seeing? What am I speaking? Because as His child, my words have power.”

He's not wrong.

Proverbs 18:21 says,
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

You can completely change the path someone is on by the words you speak.

Here’s how that practically plays out for me:

I’ve never met a “bad” kid.

There are, however:

● Bad environments
● Bad health
● Bad options
● Bad choices

But, they aren't bad. That's not what God saw, nor what He called them (Genesis 1:31).

Approaching a person based on the truth of God's declaration rather than their perceived problems makes a world of difference.

I look forward to seeing everyone at The Hub tomorrow night for Starkville Bible U as we continue to encounter Jesus and learn how to express His kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.

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