Can your words help your faith? Can they change what you feel is your current reality into something better? Let’s explore.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
The Power of Substance and Evidence
When we break down the key words in this scripture, we uncover layers of meaning that point directly to how our inner voice shapes our reality.
Substance:
- A material of a particular kind.
- The quality of being meaningful, useful, or important.
- The basic or necessary part of something; essential nature.
- A person who is rich and powerful.
Evidence:
- Something that shows something else is true.
- A visible sign of something.
- Material that helps find the truth about something.
Faith is not just a hopeful feeling—it is substance. It is something tangible in the spiritual realm, and our words help give it form. Our words become the evidence of what we believe before it manifests.
Why Your Inner Voice Matters
Our subconscious listens to everything we say, whether aloud or in our silent self-talk. It does not differentiate between truth and falsehood—it simply absorbs and acts on the dominant messages it receives. “Man’s faith in God is measured by his confidence in himself.” (Newell Goddard) If we continuously tell ourselves stories of limitation, struggle, and lack, we are reinforcing those realities. However, if we train our inner voice to align with faith, confidence, and expectation, we begin to reshape our experience.
Repetition is the Doorway to Belief
Repetition is one of the most powerful tools for reprogramming the mind. This is where my IV Therapy concept comes into play:
- Inner Voice – What are you saying to yourself? Are your words faith-filled or fear-driven?
- Inner Vision – What are you visualizing? Do you see yourself thriving or merely surviving?
- Instilled Value – Do you recognize your worth and potential, or are you reinforcing past failures?
Proverbs 18:21 reminds us: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” This is not just poetic wisdom; it is a divine principle. Our words create pathways in our brains, influencing our emotions, decisions, and ultimately, our lives.
The Two-Step Shift: Speaking Faith into Reality
- Watch Your Words: If you wouldn’t say it to a dear friend, don’t say it to yourself. Replace “I can’t” with “I am learning,” and “I’ll never” with “I am on my way.”
- Speak What You Seek: Instead of focusing on what you lack, speak as if you already possess what you hope for. Always use the present tense.
As Goddard says, “You are already that which you want to be, and your refusal to believe this is the only reason you do not see it.”
A Personal Story of Faith in Action
Let me share a personal story of how I was able to create a belief using repetition, and how that belief ultimately led me to own a home.
I was living in a very negative situation and desperately needed a place of my own. My reality told me it was impossible—I couldn’t afford it, and I lacked the courage to confront the people in my life who were reinforcing my negative beliefs. But I decided that every day, as I drove to work, I would repeat over and over again: “I have a house. I have a house. I have a house.”
I wanted a home so badly that I even told myself, “I don’t care if it’s a cracker box, as long as it’s mine.” Days and even weeks passed as I chanted my affirmation on my commute. Then, one day, I felt the shift—I can still recall the exact spot on the road where it happened. Suddenly, I knew it was true. I had a home, and very soon, I would be moving into it.
And sure enough, I did. My only regret? I had settled for a “cracker box” because I had conditioned myself to believe that was all I could have. That is exactly what I got. I loved that little home, but I learned a valuable lesson.
When I sought my next home, I applied the same principle but with greater specificity. This time, I listed exactly what I wanted. And, without fail, I received everything on my list.
Over the years, I’ve had to learn what I truly want and get more and more specific, but one thing has remained constant: If I don’t initially believe something is possible, repetition of the affirmation creates the belief. And once the belief is true—it happens.
“Speak What You Seek; Until You See What You Say” Neville Goddard
Techniques to Rewire Your Inner Voice
- Thought Catching Technique
- Throughout the day, jot down negative thoughts that cross your mind.
- Ask yourself: “Is this really true?” Challenge limiting beliefs and replace them with empowering ones.
- Reframing Thoughts into Affirmations
- Turn every limiting belief into a positive affirmation.
- Example: Instead of “I’m not good at public speaking,” say “Every time I speak, I get better and more confident.”
- Daily Practice Challenge
- Pick one affirmation and say it to yourself in the mirror every morning.
- This practice reinforces belief, boosts confidence, and helps create the reality you seek.
Your inner voice is not just a reflection of your reality—it is a creator of it. Rewire it with faith, hope, and conviction, and watch your world transform.
