How to Speak Life Over Your Body

What words have you spoken over your body lately – words of life or words that  are full of hurt, fear, pain and defeat? Do you often find yourself saying things like this, ‘I’m tired,’ ‘I feel weak,’, ‘This sickness will consume me’, ‘I dislike my voice’, or ‘I hate my arms’ – without even realizing the impact of your words? Today, let us take a look at how to speak life over your body.

Many times, these phrases may seem harmless, but with time, they grow deep roots and seeds of sickness, discouragement, a counterfeit identity and a wrong self-image are planted in your life. Imagine a woman telling herself this every single day – ‘I just hate how I look’. She will eventually embrace that lie and always struggle to accept her true identity in God. The words we speak are full of power. They kill or give life.

“Your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and a talkative person will reap the consequences.” Proverbs 18:21 TPT

As Christian women, a lot of times, we focus on nurturing our spirits and souls, and neglect our bodies. We forget that a healthy body and whole mind is needed for the fulfillment of our assignment here on earth. Yet, God wants you to care about your body and treat it right. And this includes eating right, exercising and speaking life to your body. The bible says that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). How you treat your body matters. Also, how you speak to and about your body matters too.

God Cares about Your Body

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) says:
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.”

Your body is a gift given to you by God. It does not only house your spirit; it is a vessel through which you will carry out God’s purpose and assignment for your life. Your body is also not a mistake. Neither is it an afterthought. God took his time to put you together. And that is why the Psalmist was able to declare these words – I am fearfully and wonderfully made. This work of God is  indeed wonderful.

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well.” – Psalm 139:14 NIV

 “I thank you, God, for making me so mysteriously complex! Everything you do is marvelously breathtaking. It simply amazes me to think about it! How thoroughly you know me, Lord!”  – Psalm 139:14 TPT

God gave you a body to function with here on earth, but it is your duty to care for your body. What you do not take out time to care for will eventually be weak and broken. Do you often listen to the signs and triggers your body is giving? Are you overworking your body and now constantly drained and worn out? When last have you taken out time to rest your body?

But, beyond listening to and resting our bodies, we must also learn to appreciate and love our bodies. God gave you a beautiful body. The bible calls it a work of art and masterpiece. This is who you are – a marvelous work of God uniquely crafted by God. Let the words in 1 Corinthians 6:19 remind you about your body today and always.

• It is a gift we have received from God
• It is a sanctuary, sacred place where God dwells.
• It does not belong to you, but belongs to God.
• It was purchased with the precious blood of Christ.
• It is worthy of honor, love, care and respect.
• It is meant to bring glory to God.

So, when you speak negatively about your body – calling it ugly, sick, weak, broken, or unworthy, you’re speaking against something God created and called good. You are polluting God’s dwelling place (temple) when you say the wrong things about your body. Choose to speak life over your body even in moments of pain, sickness and discouragement.

The Power of Your Words

Your words have creative power. Your words can preserve your life. Your words are a reflection of the state of your heart. Your words can break and bring you to ruin. We need to become conscious of the words we speak every single day.

Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity – Prov 21:23

God spoke the world into existence. In the book of Genesis, God said and eventually saw what he was saying. Jesus himself said – the words that I speak are spirit and life – teaching us that our words have the power to bring about change in any situation. The words we speak carry weight in the realm of the spirit. You can’t just afford to speak careless words all the time.

Remember, with words, Jesus called forth Lazarus back to life, he spoke to a fig tree and it dried up, he spoke to the wind and waves and there was peace in a storm. He spoke a word and the sick were healed.

Today, this same principle can be applied to your own life. Your words are not empty as a child of God. They are full of life transforming power. When you choose to always declare God’s word over your body and health, you are aligning with truth and releasing his power into your life. Think about it today. What are you doing with your words?

Are you strengthening or weakening your body?

Are you building up or tearing down your self-image?

Are you loving who you are or embracing who you are not?

Are you inviting God’s healing power or aligning with fear and defeat?

Are you destroying God’s sanctuary or beautifying his dwelling place?

7 Scriptural Declarations to Speak Life Over Your Body

Here are 7 powerful scriptures that you can speak over your body daily. Read them over and over again. Meditate on them. Personalize and say each scripture to yourself. Speak them out loud. Keep them before your eyes. Let them renew your mind and bring life and healing to your mind and body.

1. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am unique, special and one of a kind.

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” – Psalm 139:14

2 . My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. God lives inside me. I am a worthy vessel in his hands. I love and appreciate my body. And I will honor God with my body every single day.

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19

3. I am a carrier of heavenly treasures and limitless potentials. I am full of power and wisdom. God has put so much inside me to bless the world. I refuse to curse my blessing.

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” – 2 Corinthians 4:7

 4. I am strong and healthy. God renews my strength daily. I am not weak, helpless or broken. I see life rising up within me.

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength” – Isaiah 40:3

5.  I walk in divine health. I am prospering in my spirit, soul and body. Sickness and disease will not consume my mind and body.

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” – 3 John 1:2

6. The Spirit who raised Jesus Christ now lives inside me. I am alive and well. I am whole and healthy. I am full of life and will fulfil my destiny.

If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies. – Romans 8:11

7. I am a masterpiece, a unique work of art crafted specially by God. I have been made new and whole in Christ Jesus. Nothing missing, broken or lost. I will bless the world with my uniqueness.

 “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10

“I speak words of life, not death. I speak hope and not defeat. I speak peace and not chaos. I speak healing and deliverance. I build with my words and refuse to tear down.”

How to Speak Life Over Your Body

Here are some practical ways to speak life over your body:

1. Morning Mirror Time:

Stand in front of your mirror and speak a scripture or affirmation aloud. Declare God’s truth over your body with boldness.

Example: ‘I am beautiful. I am worthy. I am special. I am bold. I can do all things through Christ who enables me.”

2. Write a Daily Declaration in your Journal:

Take out some minutes during the day and write out a declaration or bible verse to declare over your body, health, or identity.

Example: “I will fulfil the number of my days here on earth. God has shown me his saving grace and will satisfy me with long life.” Amen!

3. Pray Scripture Over Your Body:

Turn bible verses into personal prayers. Say this prayer when you wake up, at bed time or as breath prayers.

Example: “Lord, I thank You for giving life to my body. I receive strength to go through this day. I receive strength in my legs and declare that these legs will carry me through life. They are not weak or tired”

4. Become More Conscious of Your Words:

Observe the kind of words you speak during the day. Self-evaluate and look at what needs to change. Also, when you catch yourself in moments of negative self-talk or words, pause and immediately switch to something positive and true from God’s word.

Instead of saying, “The future looks so bleak,” say, “God has gone ahead of me to make all things well for me”.

Closing Encouragement

When you choose to consistently speak life over your body, it isn’t just, you being positive. It’s about keeping your gaze on God and declaring your faith in his Word. When you align your words with the truth and power of God’s word, you are inviting healing, strength, and restoration into your life.

God wants you whole – spirit, soul and body. Let today be the beginning of something new. Chose to speak words that will echo the love and healing power of God into your life. And may rivers of living water flow forth from within you through your words, and wash away every pain and sickness in your body. Speak life today. Speak hope. Speak healing.

Reflection Questions

1. Do you speak about your body the way God speaks about you?

2. Have you ever stood in front of the mirror and whispered harsh thoughts and words to yourself?

3. Are you unknowingly partnering with fear, sickness, or insecurity through the power of your words?

4. How can you become more intentional about the words you are speaking about your body?

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