In relationships, especially while dating, words carry weight. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” What you say can either build a bridge or burn one down. Many promising relationships have been destroyed not by betrayal or distance, but by careless words spoken in moments of anger, insecurity, or impatience. For singles, this season is the best time to practice speaking life, encouragement, and truth—because what you sow with your words now is what you’ll eventually reap in marriage.
Uncontrolled words don’t just wound the person you’re speaking to; they reveal the state of your own heart. A harsh tongue often masks unresolved pain or unhealed places. And while apologies can help, they don’t erase the sting of words that cut deep. Think about it: when trust is fragile and love is still growing, one reckless sentence can leave cracks that take years to mend. This is why learning self-control in speech is as important as prayer, vision, or attraction in preparing for love.
If you are single or dating, let your words be seasoned with grace. Choose to affirm instead of criticize, to listen before you react, and to pause before you speak in anger. Words can either nurture intimacy or choke it. When you learn to speak life into your partner, you create a safe place for love to thrive. After all, the same tongue that can destroy can also bless, heal, and inspire. Use it wisely.
Prince Victor Matthew
Hope Expression Values You
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