Change Your Words, Change Your Life: Understanding the Power of Every Word You Speak

***** This latest book by author Joyce Meyer is life-changing, literally. Like every Joyce Meyer book, it is clear, simple, very inspirational, and fully of hope and blessing. It is a book written for Christians, and in my opinion, deeply needed by the church. It is very realistic and practical, not a stereotypical "positive confession book", although it does advocate speaking positively and it does advocate confessing Scripture to walk in faith. It never advises denying reality. Instead, the author champions the concept of "speaking with faith instead of fear", which she explains that "...that doesn't mean that we deny our circumstances, but we do deny them the right to rule over us." In short, this is a balanced book, through and through. The chapters explain so much about how our thoughts and our words are related to the quality of our lives--and about how we can take control of both our thoughts and our words and then speak and think in agreement with the Word of God. The chapters cover topics like: speaking with hope, speaking foolishly, when and how to speak about our problems, dealing with anger, "fasting our words", complaining, encouraging, loving people with our words, deep listening versus surface listening, self-talk (this was my favorite), gossip, giving our opinion, keeping our word, and so much more. The author is very transparent. She writes that one key reason she wrote the book was to help herself. She gives many examples of the challenges she has faced, and how much time and effort it took to overcome them; she also admits some problems that she still struggles with. The book includes lots of illustrations of the points she makes in memorable and moving stories. The book also addresses the challenges in the world of cyberspace and the changes in communication patterns brought about by technology. The book ends with an appendix of Scripture verses for various difficult life situations, formatted and organized in a way that they can be read, believed, and said both in your heart and with your lips. The author prays that this book will be a turning point for the reader, and I think it will be, as it was for me. Highly recommended for Christians who want to live an empowered and obedient and joyful Christian life. ***** UPDATE 9/15/12: I originally read this book on the Kindle. I ordered a hardcopy too, because it is just that good. I wanted to mention that the font in the hardcopy is happily quite large--about 14 points or so--easy for these older eyes to read! The paper can take a highlighter without undue bleed-through as well.

Excellent book by Joyce Meyer. This book teaches you how important your words are in the Christian faith. Easy to read for anyone sincerely looking for guidance.

I've only just begun to read this one - have quite a few of Joyce's books. Already, this has done miracles for me. Truly. She is so articulate. True. Intelligent. Giving. Devoted to God's Word and to paying it forward. I am so thankful - to be thankful. One of the wonderful things about her works is that she makes us aware that we all have a soft place to land in the process of learning, growing, falling down and getting up again. We are always being unconditionally loved and supported by our Father. He's always there, always loving us - even when he doesn't love what we do. I've never really known what that was until I read her Beauty for Ashes. This is just more of the same - how can be better serve God and others by watching what we say. Boy, that's a good one for me... Anyway. Any of her works are invaluable resources for tapping into the Strength and Love of God, The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The more that I am reading, the more and more that I am thankful. What an incredible gift. I am always surprised by her writings. She surprises with insights rendered truthfully, faithfully, reverentially and faithfully to the Word of God - that's not the surprise. The surprise is that she always seems to say something in such a way that I did not anticipate it; and, without exception, it is something that I needed to hear, to take in, to meditate on. My goodness. What a tremendous gift Joyce is. I am eternally thankful for her, her ministry and all that she gives. Update: This is SUCH a powerful book. This one, I think more than any other of hers, has had the most profound affect on my thinking, feeling, praying, behaving. She speaks with not merely authority, but humility, sincerity, clarity, passion, humor, all of it - and an obvious love of the Lord, and an unswerving belief, faith in what we can accomplish through Him. Beautiful.

I've always like Joyce Meyer as an author. This is the first book from her that I bought besides a few daily devotion books that I have and love. I like that she incorporates Bible scriptures through out the book. I just finished reading this book and normally I would donate a book that I've read. Not this one. I will definitely keep this and read it again in the future. I highly recommend this book. Everything that I read so far makes sense and I will definitely be more careful of my words

Very Informative and inspiring to help my mouth and become a better Christian, mother, friend and wife. Will continue to use her advice

Joyce Meyer truly speaks to my heart. What I did not understand when I purchased this set of 7 CD's was that someone else is reading each chapter. We took a Thanksgiving trip and I was hoping to glean much info from the CD, but after listening to just 1 CD in the set which lasted quite a while, my husband and I were ready for quiet. To me, I would have preferred the highlights or important concepts to listen to and contemplate. When someone is reading a book (the woman's voice was just ok) out loud after a while the words drone on and on. I really would have preferred less CD's in the set and the important concepts reviewed from the book with someone that has a melodious voice.

Great

This book is a great read and wonderful guidance for life and how your words effect you and others. I'm reading it again.

This book is a great Handbuch in order to learn about the power of our words and the way we think about our selves.It is based on God’s powerful Word and gave me a new vision about responsibility to improve myself as a christian.

Written with full experience and excellence. Easy-to-read, helpful and rich with vigour and experience. A great feel-good book.

Hâte de commencer cette ouvrage il m’a été livré en un jour je suis choquée 🥰

Great book to highlight the grief we bring upon ourselves by choosing the wrong words! Highly recommended adding it to your reading list.

A helpful book about using words in our every language and how we should change them to acquire a more positive outlook to life.