Sure would be nice if life came with a roadmap, eh?

If only you could flip open your Bible and it would say, "On January 13th, 2021, you shall go to 123 Main Street, and there, a person named Jill needs you to pray for her." Or how great would it be if the Word would tell you where to buy a house, which job interview to go for or the name of your future spouse?

It would save you a lot of trouble, wouldn't it?

The thing is, you're not a robot. You have free will and lots of great options in life. And besides, if you knew EVERYTHING God had ahead of you, you might turn tail and run! He knows what information you need... and when you need it.

This is where faith and God's Word come in. Because while the Word might not tell you all the specifics about your destiny, it's full of the principles that'll get you there.

It's got the business principles you need to excel in your workplace.

It's got the relationship principles you need to build a great family and amazing friendships.

It's got the mental health principles you need to keep your mind clear and at peace.

And besides principles for living the best life, it's also full of God's promises too. Promises of health, provision and favour.

But all of these principles and promises can't do a lick of good just sitting in your Bible. Somehow, they need to get from the page to your heart, where you believe them deep down.

And a powerful way to make that happen is by speaking the Word. Out loud. Often.

You see, your heart is paying attention to the words you speak! If you find yourself saying, "I'm so confused. I don't know what to do," your heart is grabbing onto that belief. And it makes it harder to get clarity or direction from God.

But you can flip the switch and start speaking words of faith instead. Romans 10:17 (NKJV) says, "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

When you speak the Word, you build up your faith instead of your doubts. You plant God's amazing principles and promises in your heart, and they begin to change your beliefs.

Take John 16:13 (NLT), for instance. You could read it and say, "I listen to Holy Spirit as He guides me into all truth. He knows the future, and He is leading me down the right path." Then start to paint a picture of what it looks like for Holy Spirit to guide you in everything you do. See yourself sensing His guidance at work... being prompted with the right words to say to your child who's struggling... or following His lead and meeting the right people at the right time.

The more you hear the Word, especially from your own mouth, the more you reprogram your heart—your inner GPS. And it's those beliefs programmed in your heart that decide where you go.

To help you start this powerful habit in the new year, we've put together a special PDF called Walk in the Word. It has personalized declarations based on God's Word that you can begin to speak over YOUR life.

Click here to download this month's Walk in the Word. Then print it out and keep it somewhere you'll see it every day. Even better than a New Year's resolution to exercise more, speaking these verses out loud will exercise your faith!

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