James 3:4-6 
‘Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.   5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. ’

• DAILY READING – – 1 Corinthians 13; 2 Kings 7:3-20; Jonah 2
During the early days of World War II, Hitler’s army was fast defeating many European countries and taking control of them. In Britain it was believed it was only a matter of time before Hitler also took over the nation. The British people were thoroughly demoralized, and had decided to surrender to Hitler without a fight.  

But at this time in May 1940 Winston Churchill was appointed the new British Prime Minister. When he assumed office, he had to decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight what seemed an impossible war. 

Soon France also was defeated by Hitler and now Britain was next. Hitler began to make plans for the invasion of England. Hitler ordered bombing raids on the country. Indeed it was Britain’s darkest hour. At this time Churchill was under pressure to commence peace negotiations with the German dictator. But Churchill decided he would rather fight than surrender. It was a very difficult and dangerous decision. 

Britain now stood alone against the power of Germany’s military forces, which had conquered most of Western Europe in less than two months. Churchill was acutely aware Britain’s fate lay in his ability to rouse the demoralized nation. However he understood the power of words. He was a great writer, winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953. Churchill applied the power of words to inspire and mobilize  the British people. 

He was assisted by the fact that it was in the age of radio broadcasting and mass-circulation newspapers. Churchill gave a number of speeches aimed at building up the morale of the population and the armed forces. The call for bravery and willingness to fight was the main theme of most of his speeches

In his most famous speech on 18 June 1940, when the Battle of Britain was  about to begin, he told his people that upon this battle depended the survival of Christian civilization and their own survival. 

Inspired by his speech the British air force was able to hold off Hitler’s attacks. Churchill’s speeches changed the course of not only the British history but also world history. Once he was able to inspire his people to fight, he also rallied other countries to form an alliance that would later defeat Hitler. Soon came the end of Hitler’s third Reich. And as he lost the war, Adolf Hitler committed suicide on April 30, and Germany surrendered unconditionally on all fronts on May 8.

Truly words are powerful. The fact that words are invisible does not make them intangible. Words are like the wind; you cannot see it, but you can hear and feel its effect. Words can be constructive or destructive. Churchill by speaking right words was able to inspire a demoralized nation to victory. 

It’s amazing what one kind word can do!

Proverbs 18:4 says, “A person’s words can be life-giving water.” And also Proverbs 15:4 says, “A gentle tongue brings healing.” 

Indeed our words have healing power. Your encouraging words can lift someone up and help them make it through the day. But your destructive words can cause deep wounds, that can  destroy someone’s desire to continue trying.

“There is life and death in the power of the tongue.”

The tongue may be small but it controls great matters. 

James 3:4-6 says ‘Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.   Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. ’

When you’re kind, and encouraging to people you are being a healer. And you are helping others become everything God has created them to be. As you help others rise higher, God is going to cause you to rise higher too!

This is why it’s important to speak God’s blessing over our family and children.

Through speaking right words you can change the atmosphere in your home and  break the chains holding your loved ones back. 

It’s important to note that we can also encourage ourselves by speaking right words. Throughout the day, say things such as, “I have the favor of God. I am strong and healthy. I’m well able to do what I need to do.”

In James 3:3–12, tells how our tongues can express great good or cause great harm. However the problem is not with the tongue but with the source, which is the heart, because out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. What is in your heart is what will overflow and out flow through the tongue. Where the mind goes, the mouth follows! So if you can control what is in your heart you can also  control what comes out of your mouth. When the Word of God dominates your heart, The Word also will dominate your mouth and your tongue. This is what causes you to speak right words that brings blessings and healing to people.  
PRAYER: Father I receive grace now to always speak right words. May my tongue ever steer me along the path of Your will  and never out of it. Help me to continually fill my heart with Your Word, to enable me to speak right words always in Jesus Name.  .
QUOTE : 

For you to enjoy victory in the Kingdom of God, you need to develop a Kingdom mindset, that thinks in line with the Word of God.  – WORDBITE 222.