Reap What You Sow Mondays with Tony: The Power of Women’s Words – Planting Seeds of Wisdom and Encouragement

Today, as we commemorate the 10th day of Women’s History Month, we take time to recognize the power of women’s words—words that inspire, guide, uplift, and challenge.

Words are seeds that take root, shaping hearts, minds, and futures. Women throughout history have planted these seeds in their families, communities, and nations, ensuring that future generations would reap the harvest of wisdom, courage, and resilience.

From mothers and mentors to educators, faith leaders, and civil rights activists, women’s words have lit fires of change and spoken life into movements.

Proverbs 31:26 (NKJV)

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness."

This verse beautifully describes the power of a woman’s words—they bring guidance, kindness, and wisdom.

Like a farmer planting seeds, women have spoken words that have taken root in hearts and minds, producing a harvest of faith, knowledge, resilience, and justice.

Let’s reflect on the words of women in history, faith, and leadership, and how we can continue sowing seeds of encouragement and wisdom for future generations.

Words Are Seeds That Grow and Bear Fruit

The Bible teaches us that words have creative power. Just as a seed, once planted, grows and produces a harvest, so too do our words.

📖 Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV)"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit."

Women’s words have built nations, strengthened families, and empowered movements.

A mother’s words of encouragement shape her children’s confidence and future.
A teacher’s words of knowledge open doors to education and success.
A leader’s words of vision and purpose inspire communities to rise.

A woman’s words do not fade into silence—they take root and shape the future.

Without the words of women:

❌ Generations would lack direction and hope.

❌ Faith would not be passed down.

❌ Movements for change would not be led.

With the words of women:

✅ Wisdom is shared across generations.

✅ Families are strengthened.

✅ Injustice is challenged and defeated.

Every woman who speaks life is a planter of destiny.

Historical Women Whose Words Changed the World

Throughout history, women’s voices have spoken truth and led change. Their words were not empty—they were seeds that produced action and transformation.

1. Harriet Tubman – Words of Faith That Led to Freedom

"I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more, if only they knew they were slaves."

Harriet Tubman’s words were rooted in faith and courage. She did not just lead people to physical freedom—her words planted seeds of mental and spiritual liberation.

📖 Galatians 5:1 (NKJV)"Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage."

Her words of strength still echo today, inspiring modern-day freedom fighters and advocates for justice.

🔹 Reflection: How are we using our words to lead people toward freedom—whether spiritual, emotional, or social?

2. Sojourner Truth – Words That Challenged Injustice

"Ain’t I a woman?"

Sojourner Truth’s bold speech shattered the illusion that women—especially Black women—were weak or undeserving of rights. Her words planted seeds of equality and justice that grew into the women’s rights and abolitionist movements.

📖 Micah 6:8 (NKJV)"He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"

Her words were not just spoken in protest—they shifted perspectives and broke chains.

🔹 Reflection: How are we using our words to challenge injustice and bring light to the truth?

3. Maya Angelou – Words That Inspired Generations

"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Maya Angelou’s words spoke truth, resilience, and empowerment. Her poetry and writing affirmed the beauty, power, and worth of Black women, shaping cultural identity and self-confidence.

📖 Psalm 19:14 (NKJV)"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer."

Her words taught people to embrace their voice, their identity, and their strength.

🔹 Reflection: Are our words helping others see their worth and potential?

4. Coretta Scott King – Words That Continued a Legacy

"Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe that you must become its soul."

After the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King’s words planted seeds of hope and unity. She became a spiritual and civil rights leader, ensuring that her husband's legacy continued to bear fruit.

📖 Isaiah 61:1 (NKJV)"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives."

Her voice was not silenced by tragedy—it grew louder and stronger in faith and justice.

🔹 Reflection: Are we using our words to continue the legacies of those who came before us?

How Do We Continue Sowing Seeds of Wisdom and Encouragement?

1. Speak Life Into the Next Generation

📖 Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV)"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."

Encourage and mentor young girls to speak boldly and dream big.
Speak words of faith, confidence, and purpose into their lives.

2. Use Your Voice for Justice and Change

📖 Esther 4:14 (NKJV)"Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"

Speak up against injustice, inequality, and oppression.
Support women who are leading change in their communities and industries.

3. Be Intentional With Your Words

📖 Colossians 4:6 (NKJV)"Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one."

Choose words that uplift, strengthen, and encourage.
Avoid words that tear down, discourage, or limit.

Call to Action

Women’s words have changed the world—now it’s our turn to continue planting seeds of wisdom and encouragement.

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