The booklet is categorized into specific "confessions of faith" that target different areas of life. Users often use these daily as part of their prayer routines:

The primary teaching of the booklet is based on , which states that "death and life are in the power of the tongue". Marilyn Hickey explains that the tongue acts as a "rudder" for the ship of your life; just as a small rudder guides a massive vessel, your words guide your emotions, thoughts, and physical body toward either success or destruction. Key themes include:

Speaking God’s Word aloud causes your "spirit man" to hear and grow strong.

For decades, has taught believers how to unlock spiritual authority through the "spoken word." Her cornerstone resource, the "Speak the Word" PDF , serves as a practical manual for using the tongue as a creative force to align one's life with God's promises.