Reap What You Sow Mondays with Tony™: The Harvest of Your Words

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Aug 18
4 min read

🌾 Introduction: Words as Seeds

Every farmer knows that a seed, once sown, doesn’t remain as it is—it grows, multiplies, and reproduces after its kind. In the same way, our words are seeds, sown daily into the soil of hearts, minds, and situations.

Whether spoken to ourselves, to others, or whispered in prayer, words are never idle. They either plant life or death, blessing or cursing, hope or despair. The Bible makes this truth plain:

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” – Proverbs 18:21 (ESV)

If you want to know the kind of harvest you’ll see tomorrow, listen to the words you’re sowing today.

🌿 1. Words Carry Creative Power

In Genesis, God created the heavens and the earth not with His hands but with His words:

“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” – Genesis 1:3

We are made in His image (Genesis 1:27), which means our words also carry creative force. You may not speak universes into existence, but you can certainly speak faith into a hopeless situation or destruction into a peaceful one.

🌾 Example: A teacher who tells a struggling student, “You are smart, you can do this,” has planted seeds that grow into confidence and achievement. But if the same teacher says, “You’ll never amount to anything,” those words can take root in insecurity and fear.

🗣️ Declaration: I choose to sow words of life, encouragement, and truth. My tongue will align with God’s promises.

🌾 2. The Weight of Idle Words

Jesus warned us in Matthew 12:36–37:

“But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

This isn’t about never joking or being lighthearted—it’s about recognizing that words matter. Careless criticism, reckless gossip, constant negativity—these all sow seeds that yield bitter harvests.

🌾 Modern Example:

Saying “I’ll never get out of debt” can trap you in defeat.
Saying “God will supply all my needs” plants faith that opens the door to provision.

🗣️ Declaration: I reject idle words of doubt, fear, and complaint. My words will be seasoned with grace and truth.

🌾 3. The Word of God Never Returns Empty

Isaiah 55:11 declares:

“So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”

When you align your words with God’s Word, you are sowing eternal seed. Scripture is the most fertile seed available—it always produces when planted in faith.

🌾 Application: Speak scriptures over your life and situations:

Over sickness: “By His stripes I am healed” (Isaiah 53:5).
Over lack: “My God shall supply all my needs” (Philippians 4:19).
Over fear: “God has not given me the spirit of fear” (2 Timothy 1:7).

🗣️ Declaration: I will speak God’s Word with boldness, knowing it carries eternal power to shape my harvest.

🌾 4. Bitter Seeds: The Danger of Negative Words

Hebrews 12:15 warns about a root of bitterness springing up and defiling many. Negative words are like poisonous seeds—when planted, they produce toxic fruit.

Gossip destroys trust.
Complaints create atmospheres of discontent.
Curses wound hearts, sometimes for a lifetime.

🌾 Biblical Example: When the Israelites complained in the wilderness (Numbers 14:2–4), they reaped a harvest of wandering and missed their Promised Land. Their words literally shaped their destiny.

🗣️ Declaration: I uproot bitter seeds sown by my words and replace them with seeds of faith, hope, and love.

🌾 5. Good Seeds: Speaking Life into Dry Ground

Ezekiel stood in a valley of dry bones and God asked, “Can these bones live?” (Ezekiel 37:3). Instead of declaring death, Ezekiel spoke life. As he prophesied, bones came together, flesh covered them, and breath entered them—they became a living army.

Your situation may look like dry bones, but your words can call forth life. Don’t describe your valley—declare its resurrection.

🗣️ Declaration: I will speak life into dead places, knowing God’s power brings resurrection.

🌾 6. The Harvest Principle: Words Today, Fruit Tomorrow

Galatians 6:7 reminds us:

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”

This principle applies not just to actions but also to words. What you consistently say about your life, your family, your health, and your future is what you’ll see a harvest of tomorrow.

🌾 Example:

Speak faith daily → reap courage.
Speak fear daily → reap anxiety.
Speak gratitude daily → reap joy.
Speak complaints daily → reap discontent.

🗣️ Declaration: I will sow words of faith today, trusting God for a righteous harvest tomorrow.

🌾 7. Practical Ways to Sow Better Words

Pause Before You Speak – Ask, “Will this plant life or death?”
Pray the Word Daily – Turn scripture into confession.
Affirm Others – Speak encouragement intentionally to family, coworkers, and friends.
Bless, Don’t Curse – Even when wronged, choose words of grace. (Romans 12:14)
Guard Your Self-Talk – Speak life over yourself, not just others.

🙏🏾 Prayer Over Words

Lord,Forgive me for every word I’ve spoken that sowed death instead of life. Cleanse my lips and align my speech with Your Word. Teach me to sow encouragement, faith, and truth every day. May my words bring healing, peace, and hope to all who hear them.In Jesus’ name, Amen.

📖 Encouragement to Readers

Your words are not wasted. Every word is a seed. Speak life, even when you don’t see it yet. Water your field with faith, and trust God for the increase.

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