Prayer Week 11: The Power of the Voice

The words we say make an impact, not only on those around us, but to ourselves as well. Saying something aloud to someone is more powerful than writing it in a letter, text or email, and saying it to them in person can be more powerful than on the phone. The spoken word reverberates through the physical and spiritual world, as well our minds and souls.

 

Psalm 35:28 New American Standard Bible 1995

And my tongue shall declare Your righteousness
And Your praise all day long.

Psalm 71:15 New American Standard Bible 1995

My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness
And of Your salvation all day long;
For I do not know the sum of them.

1 Chronicles 16:8-10 New American Standard Bible 1995

Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the peoples.
Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;
Speak of all His wonders.
Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad

Psalm 145:21 New American Standard Bible 1995

My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.

 

While the words we say aloud have a greater impact, the prayers and praise we say aloud are even more powerful. The enemy cannot stay around the praise of God. It sends him running. Speaking prayers aloud gives them greater impact in our hearts and against the spiritual forces of darkness. The enemy cannot hear our thoughts, so if we are to battle against him, it must be out loud. Prayer is a weapon, but it has greater force spoken aloud.

 

Praying aloud is a greater encouragement to our hearts, giving more solidity to them. It is also a witness to those around us of what we believe and what God is doing. They are more powerful than just spoken words. Praise also is more powerful spoken aloud because it helps to solidify a love for God in our hearts. It also helps to lift our hearts when we are down. Finally, praying aloud when we are alone helps keep us on track. It helps us to focus on what we are saying and not be distracted by other thoughts.

 

This week when you pray; first focus on praise. Remind yourself of what God has done and vocalize your thankfulness to Him, but also do it aloud. Use your voice as the tool and weapon God has made it to be. Let all around you, flesh and spirit, be impacted by your prayers. Let your heart be encouraged by it, and let it be a shield and sword against the enemy. Let it cement your prayers in your heart and mind.

 Prayer points taken from Praying Through Adversity by Jennifer Kennedy Dean.