There’s a sobering truth tucked inside Jesus’ words in Luke 6:45:
“The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good… for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”
Our words are not random. They reveal something deeper — the condition of our hearts. What we say (and how we say it) exposes what we believe, what we value, and who truly rules our inner life.
When grace fills our hearts, grace spills out. When bitterness, fear, or pride take root, it eventually leaks through our speech — sarcasm, criticism, gossip, or complaint. Words are windows to the soul.
James echoes this truth, calling the tongue “a restless evil, full of deadly poison,” yet also capable of blessing God (James 3:8–10). That tension should drive us not toward self-censorship, but toward heart transformation. The solution isn’t just to “watch what we say,” but to invite the Spirit to cleanse and renew the well from which our words flow.
Transformation begins where words are born — in the heart. As we spend time in God’s presence, letting His truth and love settle into our deepest places, our speech naturally begins to change. Words of life, hope, encouragement, and truth start to replace words of fear, resentment, or despair.
Ask yourself today: What do my words reveal about what’s going on inside me?
If they point to anxiety, bitterness, or emptiness — that’s not condemnation, it’s invitation. Jesus wants to meet you there. Let Him fill your heart with His goodness, and soon your mouth will speak what overflows from a renewed heart.
Reflection:
What words have been flowing most easily from your lips lately? What do they say about what’s shaping your heart?
Prayer:
“Lord, teach me to guard my heart, not just my mouth. Let Your love fill me so completely that my words bring life to those who hear them.”
And that’s the mid-week memo.
