Power of positive confession

The power of positive confession (Your words determine your destiny) text references:

Numbers 13:26-28, 30-31; Numbers 14:20-24, 26-32; Numbers 14:36-38
Others: Proverbs 13:3, 21:23, 18:21; Matthew 12:33-37, 7:17-18; Psalm 45:1-2; James 3:2

The power of positive confession of god’s word

People determine their own destinies by the way they use their tongues. Your confessions will determine your possessions. Until you can confess it, God does not permit you to taste it.

Something I say determines what God will do. For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7). The state of your mind determines the state of your life.

"Keep the heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life" (Proverbs 4:23).

Success does not demand prayer and fasting as much as it demands engaging your senses positively.

"The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine." – Mike Murdock

You will never possess what you are unwilling to pursue or confess. What you repeatedly say or hear, you will eventually believe. You will never reach the palace talking like a peasant. What you release into the atmosphere determines the product you produce.

Your word is like a seed—when it germinates, it produces actions, which develop into habits, which then form your character, and ultimately determine your destiny.

Why Your Confession Is Very Important

Here are key reasons your words matter:

1. What you say often is a reflection of your heart. (Proverbs 4:23)
2. Your confession is a signal of what you believe. (John 1:12; Romans 10:10)
3. What you vocalize frequently will determine what you get. (Psalm 71:24; 77:12)
4. Your positive confession opens doors for favor and grace.
5. Your confession is a sign of your faith level. (Proverbs 6:6)
6. What goes around comes around—be mindful of what you release into the atmosphere. (1 Chronicles 16:9)
7. Your confession can provoke the mercy of God for miraculous turnarounds. (2 Kings 20:1-5)

What to Avoid in Your Confession

Although confession is powerful, certain habits can make it destructive. Therefore, avoid the following:

Talking Too Much

"In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise" (Proverbs 10:19).
"Be not rash with thy mouth…" (Ecclesiastes 5:1-2)

If you talk too much, you are bound to say something wrong. Silence cannot be misquoted.

Idle or Careless Talk

• “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment” (Matthew 12:36)
• “Let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil” (Matthew 5:37)

Somebody once said: “Some angels just move around saying Amen“—so if you don’t mean it, don’t say it.

Avoid Gossip

• “Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people…” (Leviticus 19:16)
• “The words of a talebearer are as wounds…” (Proverbs 18:8; 20:19)

In fact, the word rendered “devil” in Greek means slanderer.

Avoid Lies

• “These six things doth the Lord hate… a lying tongue…” (Proverbs 6:16-19)
• “Lying lips are abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 12:22)

Avoid Arrogant Talk

"Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth…" (1 Samuel 2:3)

A proud man cannot retain or sustain success.

Common Wrong Sayings (Lies of the Devil)

Be cautious of these often-repeated phrases that conflict with biblical truth:

1. It can happen to anybody.
2. God gives and God takes.
3. What will be will be.
4. If God does not permit it, it will not happen.

These sayings may sound wise but can often be excuses for inaction or spiritual apathy.

My Never Again List

Declare with boldness:

1. Never again will I confess “I can’t” – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)
2. Never again will I confess lack – “My God shall supply all of my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
3. Never again will I confess fear – “God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
4. Never again will I confess weakness – “The people that know their God shall be strong and do exploits.” (Daniel 11:32)
5. Never again will I confess sickness – “With His stripes I am healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)

Solutions: Guard Your Heart Diligently

Clearly, the origin of the problem is the heart. So then, the solution lies in keeping your heart in tune with God.

"You will remain the same way you are today in five years except for two things: the books you read and the people with whom you walk." – Charles Jones

Ensure to follow these two steps:

1. Reading

• “I Daniel understood by books…” (Daniel 9:2)
• “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…” (Hosea 4:6)

Learning happens in the mind, which produces wisdom, which becomes knowledge. When knowledge is subjected to meditation, the result is understanding.

2. Relationships

• “When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee…” *(2 Timothy 1:5-7)
• “But now I have written unto you not to keep company…” *(1 Corinthians 5:11)
• “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise…” (Proverbs 13:20)

Relationships are magnetic. They either pull you toward your destiny or push you away from it. Mentors, role models, and companions influence your mindset—and ultimately, your confession.

Conclusion: the power of positive confession

In conclusion, you already have what it takes to fulfill your destiny. The starting point is your mouth, voice, confession, and tongue.

We must not only believe God’s Word—we must speak it, confess it, and live it. So, speak life words. confess victory. declare God’s truth—and watch your destiny grow and perfectly align with heaven’s plan.