**MDL _~MY DAILY LIGHT Reflections_* FRIDAY, 20th JUNE WEEK 3: *LEGACY* TOPIC: *TRANSGENERATIONAL IMPACTS OF NEGATIVE NAMES AND WORDS* Prov 18:21 - _*"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."*_ *INTRODUCTION:* The words we speak and the names we call each other have a profound impact on our lives and the lives of future generations. Negative names and words can create lasting wounds, perpetuate cycles of hurt, and shape the trajectory of lives. Understanding the transgenerational impact of negative names and words is crucial for breaking free from toxic patterns and fostering healing. *CHARACTERS:* *Jacob's* life was significantly impacted by the negative words and experiences of his past. His name "Jacob" meant "supplanter" or "deceiver," reflecting the circumstances of his birth and his relationship with his brother Esau. However, God renamed him "Israel," symbolizing a new identity and purpose (Gen 35:10). *_Mephibosheth,_* the son of Jonathan, was crippled in his feet due to a fall when he was young. The negative circumstances of his family's past and his own disability could have defined him, but David's kindness and restoration brought hope and healing to his life (2Sam 9). _"The inherent power to create or destroy, to heal or wound is in the word"_ Today. you have to be intentional in your words. Choosing to speak life and positivity, you will break free from negative cycles and create a legacy of love and hope for future generations. *REFLECTIONS:* - *Identify Negative Patterns*: Reflect on the negative words or names that have been passed down through your family. How have they impacted your life and relationships? - *Renounce Negative Words*: Consider renouncing the negative words or names that have been spoken over you or your family, and declare freedom from their impact. - *Speak Life*: Practice speaking life and positivity over yourself and others, creating a legacy of love and hope. *APPLICABLE ACTIONS:* - *Use Positive Language*: Make a conscious effort to use positive and uplifting language in your daily interactions. - *Encourage Others*: Look for opportunities to encourage and build up others, especially those who may be struggling with negative words or experiences. - *Create a New Narrative*: By God's power, create a new narrative for your life and family, one that is marked by love, hope, and positivity. _"Your words have the power to shape the future"_ When you choose to speak life, positivity, and hope, you create a legacy that blesses future generations and honors God" *CONCLUSION:* The transgenerational impact of negative names and words is real, but it's not insurmountable. With God's help, you are breaking free from toxic patterns and creating a legacy of love, hope, and positivity that blesses future generations. *PRAYERS:* - Lord, I pray that you would help me to break free from the negative words and experiences of my past. Give me the power to speak life and positivity over myself and others." In Jesus' name. Amen 🙏. - "Father, I pray for you tonighy, that they would be empowered to overcome the negative words and names that have impacted their life. Fill them with your love and guide them towards healing and restoration." In Jesus' name. Amen 🙏. *FURTHER BIBLE READINGS:* - Eph 4:29-32 (The Power of Words) - Jam 3:1-12 (The Tongue's Power) - Psalm 34:1-8 (God's Deliverance) _Wishing you a terrific weekend ahead._ _*More blessings 🙌*_