The Power of Words: Sticks & Stones

Dear Marriage Investors,

You’ve likely heard the old saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We all know that’s not true. In marriage, words carry tremendous power. They can either breathe life into your relationship or quietly erode it.

Our recent YouTube video, “The Power of Words: Sticks & Stones,” dives into this very truth. Words shape the emotional climate of your home. They can encourage, build trust, and draw your spouse closer. Or they can wound, discourage, and create distance.

Proverbs 18:21 reminds us: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Every word you speak is either investing life or draining life from your marriage.

When we’re tired, stressed, or distracted, it’s easy to let careless words slip out. A sarcastic comment. A harsh critique. An impatient tone. But words leave marks—often deeper and longer-lasting than we realize.

On the other hand, words can also heal. They can affirm your spouse’s worth. They can restore trust. They can remind your spouse that they are loved, seen, and chosen.

The beauty of being a Marriage Investor is that you can choose to speak life today. You can decide to let your words reflect grace, kindness, and encouragement, even when life gets hard.

📘 If you’re looking for more encouragement on building a lasting connection, our book Forever Together: Unveiling the Keys to Lasting Marriage Connection is available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. It will help you cultivate the habits—both in speech and action—that create deep connection and joy.

You may not be able to undo every word spoken in the past. But you can begin today to speak words that heal, words that bless, and words that invest in the marriage you want to build.

Together in the journey,
Marcellus & Valerie
Marriage Investors
www.marriageinvestors.net