Challenge139 — Day 20 — Speak Life

FILAS Women Online — Devotional for a deeper, more intimate walk with the God who knows you completely.

Today’s Scripture — Psalm 139:14

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” — Psalm 139:14, KJVS

Devotional Reflection — Watch How You Talk About God’s Creation

Sis, let’s talk about the way you speak to YOU.

Sometimes we would never speak to another woman the way we speak to ourselves. We extend grace to everybody else while constantly criticizing the woman in the mirror.

I’m not good enough.

I’m too much.

I’m not pretty enough.

I’m too old.

I’m too big.

I should be further along by now.

But Psalm 139:14 gives us another language: “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

Notice that David doesn’t merely think it. He declares it and follows it with praise.

There is a difference between arrogance and agreeing with God. Saying something positive about yourself doesn’t mean you believe you’re better than anyone else. It means you are learning to honor what God created.

You can acknowledge areas where you need growth without tearing yourself down.

You can want to become healthier without hating your body today.

You can recognize mistakes without allowing those mistakes to become your identity.

You can still be becoming and know that God’s work in you is marvelous.

Today, listen carefully to your inner conversation. When criticism begins, interrupt it with truth.

Speak life, Sis.

Journal Prompt

Journal Entry: Write down three negative statements you frequently say or think about yourself. Beside each one, replace it with something truthful and grace-filled.

Then write this declaration:

“I will not continually tear down what God is still building.”

Today’s Challenge

Challenge139 — Day 20: “Speak Life”

Today, speak something positive over yourself.

Look in the mirror and say it aloud.

Maybe you need to say:

“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

“I am loved.”

“I am growing.”

“I have purpose.”

“God is still working in me.”

Choose something you genuinely need to hear and repeat it throughout your day.

Let your words agree with what God says about His creation.

Today’s Prayer

Father, forgive me for the times I have spoken about myself in ways that dishonor Your workmanship. Help me recognize unhealthy thoughts and replace them with Your truth. Give me grace for the woman I am today while You continue shaping the woman I am becoming. Teach me to speak life over myself and others. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sis, Remember This…

You don’t have to tear yourself down to remain humble.

God created you. God loves you. And God is still working in you.

Speak to yourself like you’re talking about something God made—because you are.