Do Your Words Have the Power to Shape Your Future? | Paul Osteen, M.D.

What you say shapes your life. In this inspiring message, “Wisdom with Our Words,” Dr. Paul Osteen explores the incredible power of our speech—how it can build up or tear down, heal or hurt, bless or curse. Drawing from the Book of Proverbs and the New Testament, Dr. Osteen shares practical, biblical wisdom on how to speak life-giving words, avoid gossip, stop reckless speech, and develop self-control in conversations. You'll learn how honesty, encouragement, and restraint can transform your relationships—with God, your spouse, your children, and the people around you. 📖 Key Topics Covered: Why your words have the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21) The spiritual impact of gossip, slander, and sarcasm How to speak truth with love and integrity Controlling your tongue during conflict or pressure Using kind, encouraging words to reflect the heart of Jesus Learning to guard your speech and speak blessings over others 🙏 Whether you’re dealing with difficult relationships, looking to grow spiritually, or just want to reflect Christ more in your daily conversations, this message is for you. 📅 Message originally shared on April 2, 2025, during the Lakewood Church Midweek Hope Service. 🌟 Follow Lakewood Church   / lakewoodchurch     / lakewoodchurch     / lakewoodchurch   💖 Support this ministry: https://lakewoodchurch.com/give 🎥 Watch more: https://www.lakewoodchurch.com/live #Encouragement #Worship #ChurchService #Inspiration #Truth #Hope #faith 00:00 - Welcome to Lakewood's Midweek Service A warm introduction to the Wednesday night gathering and a hopeful reminder from Jeremiah 29:11. 01:45 - The Power of God's Word to Transform Lives A heartfelt prayer and reflection on being both hearers and doers of the Word. 02:29 - Why Our Words Matter A deep dive into how our words impact relationships, from family to coworkers, and the biblical weight of our speech. 05:30 - Tell the Truth: Honesty That Honors God Exploring Proverbs’ call for truthfulness and why lying and slander are detestable to God. 11:30 - Avoid Gossip: Guarding Trust and Integrity Biblical wisdom on the destructive power of gossip and a personal story that illustrates its real-life consequences. 15:00 - Reckless Words Can Wound Deeply Examples from Proverbs and real lives on how careless words can destroy confidence, identity, and even futures. 18:30 - Learning to Bite Our Tongue Wisdom on silence, self-control, and the power of restraint when emotions are high. 20:30 - Speak Life-Giving Words That Heal Encouragement to use our words to uplift, heal, and inspire others through kindness and grace. 22:30 - Recap: Words That Reflect the Heart of Jesus A summary of the message’s key points and a call to speak words that align with Christlike character. 24:00 - Closing Prayer and Commitment to Kind Speech A heartfelt prayer asking for God’s help in using words to bless and build up those closest to us. 25:30 - Invitation to Know Jesus An invitation to accept Jesus or recommit your life, followed by a salvation prayer.