Speak Life: How Your Words Are Steering Your Destiny

Have you ever paused to think about the words you speak every day? Most of us are unaware that our speech is writing the script of our lives. In the latest Launch Your Rocket episode, Jen Smith drops a game-changing truth: your words are agreements—and they either reinforce struggle or usher in breakthrough.

One powerful way to test if your speech is serving you is to add this phrase to the end of what you're saying: “and that’s just the way I like it.” It quickly reveals whether you're affirming scarcity or abundance. For example:
“I’ll never be financially free… and that’s just the way I like it.” Ouch. No one would consciously choose that. And yet, we speak these kinds of words daily.

The truth is, Proverbs 18:21 says that “life and death are in the power of the tongue.” Your words are seeds, and your life is the harvest. If you consistently speak lack, fear, or failure—you’ll see more of it. But the opposite is also true. Speaking life leads to living it.

Jen encourages us to replace negative declarations with ones that align with abundance, faith, and divine purpose. Instead of saying, “I’m terrible with money,” declare, “Money flows freely to me. I steward it well, and it multiplies.” Swap out “I hate working out” with, “I love taking care of my body—it’s healing and thriving.”

This isn’t just about being positive. It’s about being intentional and faith-filled. Isaiah 55:11 reminds us that the words we speak will not return void—they accomplish something. So why not aim them toward healing, joy, success, and divine alignment?

Your challenge this week is to catch yourself. When you notice a negative statement, stop. Flip it. Declare something better. Write down three powerful affirmations that align with who you truly want to become. Tape them to your mirror and speak them daily.

Because the truth is, your life will always follow the direction of your words.

Ready to flip the script? Start today.