Luke 6:45 and Abundance: Out of the Heart the Mouth Speaks
- Dr. Bryan
- Aug 31, 2025
- 4 min read
Introduction: Words as Seeds of Abundance or Lack
The Bible reminds us in Luke 6:45 (NIV): “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”
This verse is more than just a reminder about honesty—it reveals a profound principle about abundance and lack. What comes out of your mouth is directly connected to what you allow into your heart. Your words are like seeds planted in the soil of your future. If you speak life, gratitude, and faith, you will see a harvest of abundance. If you speak fear, doubt, and negativity, you may unknowingly block the blessings God has already prepared for you.
Let’s explore how your inner beliefs, thoughts, and words shape your reality—and how Luke 6:45 provides a roadmap to align your heart and mouth with God’s abundance.
The Link Between Inner Beliefs and Outer Reality
Abundance isn’t just about material wealth. It’s about peace, joy, fulfillment, provision, and opportunities that flow from God’s hand. But here’s the truth: your inner world always shows up in your outer world.
If your heart is filled with fear of failure, you may constantly miss opportunities because you believe you’re not capable.
If your heart is filled with gratitude and faith, you’ll see blessings where others only see obstacles.
Luke 6:45 reminds us that what we feed our hearts will eventually spill out of our mouths—and what we repeatedly confess shapes the reality we experience.
Think of it like a spiritual law: your beliefs fuel your words, and your words direct your life.
Why Self-Sabotage Begins in Thought and Speech
Many people desire abundance but unknowingly sabotage themselves because of the words they speak. This often begins with subtle, everyday phrases like:
“I’ll never get ahead.”
“Nothing ever works out for me.”
“I’m always broke.”
“I’m just not lucky.”
When you say these things, you’re not just describing your reality—you’re reinforcing it. You are planting seeds of lack and watering them with repetition. Over time, your subconscious mind begins to believe these declarations, and you act in ways that limit your progress.
This is why self-sabotage often begins in thought and speech. If your heart is filled with doubt and scarcity, your words will echo that, and your actions will follow.
But when you begin to align your thoughts and words with God’s truth, you uproot lies of scarcity and step into the flow of abundance.
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Speaking Abundance Over Your Life
God’s Word shows us that speaking in alignment with His promises creates powerful shifts in our lives.
Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Romans 10:17 reminds us, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.”
When you speak abundance, gratitude, and faith, you’re not just repeating nice phrases—you’re retraining your mind and spirit to believe God’s promises.
Here’s how to begin speaking abundance:
Replace scarcity language with abundance language.
Instead of saying, “I can’t afford this,” say, “God is my provider, and He supplies all my needs.”
Instead of saying, “I’m stuck,” say, “I’m walking in new opportunities every day.”
Declare Scripture out loud.
God’s Word is living and active. When you speak it, you’re aligning with eternal truth.
Guard your conversations.
Limit negativity in your speech. Surround yourself with people who speak faith and encouragement.
By shifting your words, you’re not pretending reality doesn’t exist—you’re choosing to align with God’s higher reality of abundance.
Daily Affirmations from Scripture
Here are some biblical affirmations you can speak each morning to align your heart, mind, and mouth with abundance:
“My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory.” (Philippians 4:19)
“The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.” (Psalm 23:1)
“I am blessed to be a blessing.” (Genesis 12:2)
“God is doing immeasurably more than I can ask or imagine.” (Ephesians 3:20)
“I live in abundance, because Jesus came that I might have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)
When spoken consistently, these affirmations begin to reshape the beliefs in your heart. Over time, your words create alignment between your faith and your future.
Conclusion: Abundance Flows From the Inside Out Luke 6:45
Luke 6:45 reminds us that the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. If you want to see abundance in your life, start by filling your heart with God’s Word, gratitude, and faith. From there, your words will begin to shift—and so will your reality.
Remember, abundance doesn’t start in your bank account, your job, or your circumstances. It starts in your heart and flows out through your words.
Every word you speak is a seed. Plant wisely, and you will see a harvest of blessings.
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