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The Power of Words: Insights from Archbishop Duncan-Williams' Sermon
Unlock the secret to transforming your life and the world around you through the sheer power of words. Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams joins us to reveal how spoken declarations can shape personal and national destinies. Reflecting on his powerful sermon delivered before the 2024 Ghanaian elections, Williams shares touching personal stories and the spiritual strategy of "counter declarations" to shift negativity into blessings. This episode also delves into the spiritual discipline akin to an athlete's training, where practices like fasting enhance prayer and align you with divine intentions.
Get ready to infuse your daily life with positivity by adopting practical tips from Duncan Williams himself. Discover the transformative "Daily 30" practice of speaking scriptures aloud for 30 minutes each day, setting an intentional tone for your spirit. Learn about the impact of music that elevates your mood and aligns with your aspirations. With insights on the ripple effect of words, you’ll find out how to use the creative force of language to influence not only your reality but also the lives of those around you. Tune in to harness the full potential of the spoken word in your spiritual journey.
ever find yourself saying something and then thinking, well, where did that come from? Like do our words have more power than we realize?
Speaker 2:Hmm Interesting.
Speaker 1:Today we're digging into this idea, this whole words matter thing, with Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams. You know that powerful archbishop from Ghana.
Speaker 2:Right, right.
Speaker 1:He's got. This intense sermon really gets you thinking and it's especially interesting because he gave it right before the 2024 Ghanaian elections. Like he's saying, our words can actually shape the future of a whole nation.
Speaker 2:Yeah, I see what you mean. That's a bold statement.
Speaker 1:He's connecting it to this idea of a spiritual atmosphere right Like, what we say out loud can actually pollute or purify the spiritual environment, it's fascinating, isn't it?
Speaker 2:He even shares a story about his own sister, Dorothy.
Speaker 1:Oh yeah, the one with the difficult childbirth experience. Right and he traces it back to their childhood. Their mother would say these things when she was angry. Like when you have children, you'll understand, you'll see what it's like.
Speaker 2:Heavy stuff right.
Speaker 1:Talk about a mother's curse Makes you wonder about the things we say, even unintentionally, and the weight they might carry.
Speaker 2:It's a powerful illustration of how words spoken from a place of authority, especially a parent, can have this lasting impact.
Speaker 1:And it reminded me of all those stories in the Bible about curses and blessings.
Speaker 2:Exactly. He actually connects it to that, like in Genesis 12.3, where God promises to bless those who bless Abraham and curse those who curse him.
Speaker 1:Wow. Do you think that still applies today, though I mean in our everyday lives?
Speaker 2:Well, it's not about taking it literally right, but about understanding the principle behind it. It's about respecting those in authority.
Speaker 1:Right right Honoring your father and mother not just in your actions, but in your words as well.
Speaker 2:And it's not just our biological families. He talks about honoring spiritual fathers too.
Speaker 1:He actually uses his brother Kwamena as an example how some harsh words from their father really seem to have a lasting negative impact on him.
Speaker 2:It's like you're saying disrespecting your parents, even just verbally, can create this kind of spiritual misalignment in your life.
Speaker 1:Wow. Okay, so we've talked about the potential downside of words, but what about the flip side? He also talks about this idea of speaking faith into existence, right?
Speaker 2:Oh, absolutely. It's like if God spoke the universe into being. Can we do the same, on a smaller scale, with our own words?
Speaker 1:Right, that's what I was thinking. It's a pretty amazing concept, but how?
Speaker 2:Well, it's not about just wishing for things.
Speaker 1:So it's not like a genie in a bottle.
Speaker 2:Exactly. It's about aligning our words with God's truth, about speaking life and blessing into situations, even when we don't see the evidence yet.
Speaker 1:So it's more about partnering with God and speaking his promises into existence.
Speaker 2:That's a great way to put it. It's not about passive hopefulness, but actively declaring God's promises over our lives.
Speaker 1:I like that Actively declaring. But what about when we're facing those Goliath situations, you know, when things seem impossible? Does he have any advice for those times?
Speaker 2:He actually uses the story of David and Goliath as an example.
Speaker 1:Oh, interesting, because David was definitely the underdog in that situation.
Speaker 2:Exactly. He points out that both David and Goliath made declarations before the battle even began. Goliath declared David's demise, but David David proclaimed victory. In the name of the Lord.
Speaker 1:And well, we all know how that turned out.
Speaker 2:Right. So he's saying we have the power to counteract negative pronouncements with what he calls counter declarations?
Speaker 1:Counter declarations. I like that. So it's like a verbal judo flip, using the enemy's weight against him.
Speaker 2:Yes, it's about taking those negative words spoken over us and turning them back around with the power of God's truth.
Speaker 1:Wow, that's powerful. So we're not just passively accepting whatever comes our way. We're actively engaging with our words to shape a better reality.
Speaker 2:Exactly, he's calling us to be proactive with our words to shape a better reality. Exactly, he's calling us to be proactive with our words to speak life and blessing, even in the face of opposition.
Speaker 1:Okay, now, that's a powerful image. So how do we actually do that? How do we craft these? What did he call them? Counter declarations?
Speaker 2:He suggests starting by identifying the areas in our lives where we're experiencing opposition or negativity, like asking God to reveal the lies we might have believed or the negative things that have been said to us.
Speaker 1:So it's like taking a spiritual inventory.
Speaker 2:Right, and then you use God's truth to combat those lies you know. Actively speak against them.
Speaker 1:So it's like spiritual inventory followed by some serious truth bombing. This is getting intense.
Speaker 2:It is. And it doesn't stop there. He even calls for a fast.
Speaker 1:Wait a real fast, Like no food.
Speaker 2:The real deal he believes. Denying ourselves physically can intensify our prayers and demonstrate our commitment to seeing God's will be done.
Speaker 1:Okay, so we're talking about serious spiritual discipline here.
Speaker 2:He compares it to an athlete training for the Olympics. You know, no matter how talented they are, they won't win without putting in the work, without making sacrifices.
Speaker 1:So we've got to be spiritual athletes.
Speaker 2:In a way, yes, but he reminds us that we're not alone in this. Jesus himself fasted and prayed. It's about humbling ourselves before God, recognizing our dependence on him.
Speaker 1:It's about creating space for him to move right.
Speaker 2:Exactly.
Speaker 1:I see how everything connects, the power of our words, aligning ourselves with God's will, even the concept of fasting. This is a lot to process.
Speaker 2:It is, and we're just getting started. Duncan Williams goes even deeper into this whole idea of speaking things into existence, of partnering with God to release blessings and abundance. It's like we're tapping into that same creative power, you know, the one God used to speak the universe into being.
Speaker 1:Okay, now you're really speaking my language. Give me an example.
Speaker 2:Think about Abraham.
Speaker 1:Okay, abraham, father of many nations, right.
Speaker 2:And promised descendants as numerous as the stars, even though he and Sarah way past childbearing age.
Speaker 1:Yeah, talk about impossible.
Speaker 2:But he held onto that promise. He spoke, it believed, it lived like it was already true.
Speaker 1:And boom, miracle baby. Okay, I get it, but what about those times when it feels like, no matter how much we pray, how much we try to align ourselves with God's will, we're just, I don't know, hitting a brick wall. Have you ever felt that way?
Speaker 2:Of course, it's not always easy and Duncan Williams, he acknowledges that he even uses this image of a wrestling match.
Speaker 1:A wrestling match. What do you mean?
Speaker 2:He's saying we need to be vigilant. You know, stand our ground, not give up just because it gets tough.
Speaker 1:So it's like a cosmic wrestling match. We're battling it out with these unseen forces.
Speaker 2:That's a great way to put it. He's talking about spiritual warfare.
Speaker 1:Okay, see, now that's where I get a little intimidated. The whole spiritual warfare thing, it's a lot to wrap your head around.
Speaker 2:I get it. It can feel overwhelming, but remember. He reminds us that we're not fighting these battles in our own strength. He even says the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.
Speaker 1:OK, mighty weapons. I like the sound of that. So what are these weapons? Do we each get like a spiritual arsenal or something?
Speaker 2:Well, he's talking about spiritual weapons, and one of the most powerful the word of God.
Speaker 1:Oh, ok. So it's not just about reading the Bible, it's about actually using it as a weapon.
Speaker 2:Exactly he says our words are like spiritual bullets.
Speaker 1:Whoa, spiritual bullets. Okay, now you've got my attention. So when we speak God's word, we're engaging in this spiritual battle.
Speaker 2:Yes, we're dismantling the enemy's strategies, breaking down barriers, releasing God's power into our situations. It's not just positive thinking. It's about wielding the word of God with intentionality.
Speaker 1:Intentionality. I like that. So how do we know what to say?
Speaker 2:He says start by identifying the areas in your life where you're facing challenges. You know where you feel stuck, where you sense opposition.
Speaker 1:Okay, makes sense Like pinpoint the battleground.
Speaker 2:Exactly, and then you create those counter declarations we talked about.
Speaker 1:Oh, right, right, Using our words to speak against those negative things, those lies that are holding us back.
Speaker 2:Exactly Declare God's promises over your life, your family, your finances, your health, any area where you're facing a challenge.
Speaker 1:This is making me think about some things people have said to me. You know words that really stung. Is it possible to go back to undo some of that damage? I mean, can we speak against words that have already been spoken?
Speaker 2:Absolutely. Duncan Williams reminds us that God is a God of second chances.
Speaker 1:Thank goodness for that.
Speaker 2:He encourages us to repent for any negative or harmful words we've spoken to ourselves and others.
Speaker 1:And ask for forgiveness.
Speaker 2:Yes, and ask God to redeem and restore. He can take what was meant for harm and turn it into something good.
Speaker 1:Wow, that's powerful. It's empowering to know we have a say in how we respond to the negativity, both our own and what others might direct at us.
Speaker 2:It's about taking ownership of our language and using it to align ourselves with God's will.
Speaker 1:You know, I've got to be honest. When we first started talking about all this, it felt a little overwhelming.
Speaker 2:I hear you.
Speaker 1:But I'm struck by the sense of hope in Duncan Williams's message. It's not about being afraid to speak, about walking on eggshells Right. It's about recognizing the power of our words and choosing to use them for good.
Speaker 2:You said it and he reminded us. It's not about achieving perfection. We all make mistakes, say things we regret.
Speaker 1:Oh yeah, for sure, I'm definitely guilty of that, but God's grace is always available to us. So we mess up, we ask for forgiveness, we make things right and keep moving forward.
Speaker 2:Exactly, and the more we practice aligning our words with God's truth, the more naturally it becomes.
Speaker 1:This has been so eye-opening. But I am curious does Duncan Williams offer any practical tips, you know, for actually putting all of this into practice? Because it's one thing to talk about it, but how do we actually live this out?
Speaker 2:Oh, he does. He gives us some very practical steps we can take to incorporate this into our daily lives.
Speaker 1:I am all ears. Lay those practical tips on me.
Speaker 2:Okay, so he has this thing he calls the Daily 30.
Speaker 1:The Daily 30. Okay, now I'm really intrigued. What is that?
Speaker 2:He says spend 30 minutes each day Just speaking God's word out loud.
Speaker 1:Wait, really Just reading the Bible out loud.
Speaker 2:It's not just reading, it's about speaking it like declaring it.
Speaker 1:Oh, okay, I see Like letting those words get into your spirit.
Speaker 2:Exactly he says it's like spiritual nourishment.
Speaker 1:Interesting. So instead of scrolling on our phones first thing in the morning, we should be what reciting scripture.
Speaker 2:It's about starting your day by aligning yourself with God's word.
Speaker 1:I can see how that could make a difference. You know starting your day with that kind of intentionality, but what about those times when you're feeling discouraged, like you're trying to speak these words but it feels like nothing is changing? Write them down. Write down you mean, like my declarations.
Speaker 2:Yep, write them down, post them where you'll see them.
Speaker 1:Oh, I like that, like on the bathroom mirror or the refrigerator. Exactly, it's about surrounding yourself with those words of faith Visual reminders. I love that. You know this is making me think about music too, like we sing along to lyrics all the time without even thinking about the messages we're internalizing.
Speaker 2:Oh, a hundred percent. And Duncan Williams actually talks about that. He says to be mindful of the music you're listening to.
Speaker 1:Cue's music that uplifts your spirit, music that aligns with God's word.
Speaker 2:Exactly. It all goes back to the power of our words.
Speaker 1:Yeah.
Speaker 2:The things we say, the things we listen to, they all have an impact.
Speaker 1:It's like this ripple effect right, Influencing not just ourselves, but the people around us. Man, this has been a powerful conversation. I don't think I'll ever look at my words the same way again.
Speaker 2:I hear you. It's definitely been eye-opening.
Speaker 1:Thank you so much for taking this deep dive with me. It's been amazing.
Speaker 2:My pleasure. Remember your words have power. Choose them wisely, Speak them with intention and watch how they can shape your reality.