As a lady of godly value, you must never underestimate the power of your words in shaping the atmosphere of your relationship. Proverbs 14:1 reminds us that a wise woman builds her house, while a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. Many times, the building or breaking is not first with actions but with words. Your voice can either become a tool of healing or a weapon of destruction. What you choose to say, and how you choose to say it, can set the tone for peace, respect, and love—or bitterness, division, and pain.
There are moments when your emotions might tempt you to respond sharply, especially when you feel misunderstood or neglected. But wisdom is proven when you choose restraint over rage. A wise woman doesn’t need to shout to be heard; she understands that her words are seeds. Planting harsh words will produce a harvest of strife, but planting gentle words will birth trust and intimacy. Even in frustration, you can choose to build rather than destroy.
A godly lady also recognizes the weight of encouragement. Just as a man thrives on respect, your words of affirmation can water his soul in ways nothing else can. Words like “I believe in you” or “I trust your leadership” carry more power than silent disapproval or constant criticism. When you see yourself as a builder in your relationship, you will intentionally guard your tongue, because every word is either a brick that adds to the structure or a hammer that tears it down.
Your goal isn’t perfection but consistency in speaking life. And if you fall short, humility to apologize and start again becomes another way you build. Don’t underestimate how one word spoken in love can shift the course of an entire day. As a lady of godly value, choose to be the wise woman who builds with her tongue.
Self-assessment:
1. Do my words consistently create peace, or do they stir unnecessary tension?
2. When I feel hurt, do I pause and choose wisdom before responding?
3. Am I more intentional about affirming than criticizing in my relationship?
Prince Victor Matthew
Hope Expression Values You
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