The Sound of Your Life
What is the sound of your life?
From the very beginning, creation has been filled with sound. In Genesis we read, “And God said…” and light appeared, sky stretched wide, land and plants took root, sun and moon rose, animals filled the earth, and humanity was formed. Psalm 33 echoes this truth: “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made… For he spoke, and it came to be” (vv. 6, 9).
God spoke, and the universe responded. The heavens, the seas, and every living thing came into existence because of His Word. Even modern science, describing the Big Bang, imagines the universe beginning with a great burst of energy—a kind of cosmic sound. The Bible and science may tell the story differently, but they agree on this: everything began in a moment—full of power, expression, and sound.
Made in God’s Image
When Scripture says we are created in the image of God, one way we reflect Him is through our words.
When God said, “Let there be light,” light appeared. When we say those words, we need to flip a switch to brighten a dark room. Our words don’t command galaxies into being, yet they still carry power. Words shape reality. They can build trust, bring comfort, and share hope. They can also wound, divide, or discourage. As Proverbs reminds us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21).
Why Words Matter
This is why speech matters so deeply. Around the world, people long for freedom of expression. Why? Because words are not just information; they are part of our God-given identity.
Think about a child’s first word. It’s more than sound—it changes a family forever. Words bring connection. Silence—or being silenced—can make us feel invisible. That longing to speak and be heard is written into us because we bear the image of the God who speaks.
With that gift comes responsibility. Every conversation, every post, every whispered prayer, every declaration of faith—it all adds to the sound of our lives. And that sound, Scripture reminds us, isn’t just an echo into the void. It connects us back to the very Word who made everything in the first place.
The Word Became Flesh
Psalm 33 tells us that God created by His Word. John 1 reveals who that Word is:
“In the beginning was the Word… All things were made through Him… And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1–3, 14).
Jesus, the eternal Word, was present at creation, and later He stepped into the world He made. The same voice that spoke stars into the sky and established the oceans’ depths is the same Jesus who now brings love, truth, and peace into places that feel empty or dark.
Which brings us back to us. If this is true of His Word, what does it mean for ours?
The Sound of Your Legacy
Being made in God’s image means your words are more than air. They’re the sound of your life—the legacy you are living right now.
People don’t leave legacies; they live them. A kind word spoken years ago can still encourage someone today. But harsh words, like those of a critical parent who labels a child “lazy” or “worthless,” can echo painfully for a lifetime. James reminds us that the tongue is small but can set the course of an entire life, for good or for harm. (James 3:1-12)
We have both a responsibility and a privilege. God invites us to speak His love into the darkness, to use our voices to encourage others with truth and light.
The sound of your life is the sound of your legacy. May it echo His Word, the One who spoke the universe into being and who continues to bring new creation into our lives today. What we say today becomes part of the story people remember tomorrow. Lord, let the words of our mouths reflect Your love and bring life to those who hear them.
