The thoughts we think and the words we speak matter.
Spiritual affirmations are statements of God’s biblical truths/promises/blessings that you plant/sow in your child’s subconscious mind/heart daily to help reduce negative thinking/beliefs, lies/worries/anxiety, and fight off the attacks of the enemy.
Here are 50+ spiritual affirmations you can start speaking out loud about/over your child by starting the affirmations with “You are…”, or have them repeat after you, “I am…” Speak/repeat them to your child in the morning, at the table, in the car, when they fall asleep, or you can even put the affirmation in their lunch box and have them remember the corresponding scripture.
Implementing and repeating spiritual affirmations in your child’s daily routine will help them renew their mind and look at the world through the lens of Gods truth. It will help remind them who they are in Christ, increase their self-worth/self-esteem/confidence, strengthen their faith, and protect their emotional well-being by building upon a strong foundation of biblical truths.
Love, creation, and self-worth in Gods eyes
1. I am loved, chosen, and accepted by God; God loves me
· “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should notperish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16
· “Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes.”– Ephesians 1:4
· “I ask that Christ will live in your hearts through faith. As a result of having strong roots in love, I ask that you’ll have the power to grasp love’s width and length, height and depth, together with all believers. I ask that you’ll know the love of Christ that is beyond knowledge so that you will be filled entirely with the fullness of God.” – Ephesians 3:17-19 (CEB)
· “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:38-39
2. I am a child of GOD
· “But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God” – John 1:12
· “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” – 1 John 3:1
3. I am fearfully and wonderfully made; I am beautifully made
· “God knitted me together inside my Mommy’s tummy“---For You created my inmost being; you knit metogether in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” – Psalm 139:13-14
· “I praise you because you made me in an amazing and wonderful way. What you have done is wonderful. I know this very well.” – Psalm 139:14, ICB
4. I am God’s Masterpiece
· “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he plannedfor us long ago.” – Ephesians 2:10
5. I belong to God, my name is written on God’s hands
· “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”– Isaiah 43:1; “See, I haveengraved you on the palms of My hands.” – Isaiah 49:16
6. I am royalty and part of God’s family
· “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
· “He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.” – Ephesians 1:5
7. I am talented and smart.
· “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” – 1 Peter 4:10 (ESV)
· “for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1: 6-7
8. I am valuable
· “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” – Matthew 6:26 (NKJV)
9. I am enough; God approves of me.
· “Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.” – 2 Corinthians 3:5
· “On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.” – 1 Thessalonians 2:4
10. I am intelligent and wise.
· “Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.” – Proverbs 9:9
11. I am free
· “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36
12. I am a leader
· “Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant.” – Luke 22:26
· Philippians 2:3
13. I am precious to God; God thinks about me all the time
· “Since you are precious in My sight, you have been honored, And I have loved you.” – Isaiah 43:4
· “How precious to me are Your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand, when I awake, I am still with You.” – Psalm 139:17-18
14. God sings love songs over me
· “For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” – Zephaniah 3:17
Faith
15. God is greater than the world.
· “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” –1 John 4:4
16. I am seen and heard by God; God hears me when I pray.
· “She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” – Genesis 16:13
· “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” – Mark 11:24
· “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.” – Psalm 116:1-2
17. I can talk to God about anything.
· “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” –Hebrews 4:16
18. I can trust God with all my heart; God is faithful and trustworthy;
· “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” – Psalm 20:7
· “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
19. God lives in me, and I am saved.
· “And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” – Ephesians 2:22
· “God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” – 1 Corinthians 1:9
20. All things are possible to me because I believe.
· “Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” – Mark 9:23
Successful future/provision
21. God has a great plan and purpose for my life.; My future is bright
· “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to giveyou hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
· "You make my life pleasant, and my future is bright." – Psalm 16:6
22. God supplies all my needs; God takes good care of me
· “But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
· “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” – Matthew 6:26
23. I have all that I need.
· “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” – Psalm 23:1
24. I have the mind of Christ; God guides you
· “We have the mind of Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 2:16
· “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” – Psalm 48:14
25. I don’t have to worry about tomorrow; All will be well
· “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34
· “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” – Proverbs 31:25
· “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
26. God satisfies me with long life and shows me His salvation.
· “With long life will I satisfy him and show him My salvation.” – Psalm 91:16
Protection
27. I am safe and secure; God protects me from evil.
· “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.” – Psalm 91:4 (NIV)
· “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
· “As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me.” – Psalm 55:16
· “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.” – John 10:28-29
28. God and his Angels watches over me.
· “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.” – Proverbs 3:24
· “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” – Psalm 91:11-12
29. God is always with me.
· “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20
Courage, Peace and Strength
30. I am strong and courageous; I am brave; God is my strength and shield
· “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
· “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” – Ephesians 6:10-11
· “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” – Psalm 28:7
31. God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
· “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
32. I don’t have to be afraid; God is for me, I will not fear.
· “The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalms 27:1 (NIV)
· “He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” – Deuteronomy 31:8
· “The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” – Psalm 118:6
· “So do not fear, for I am with you.” – Isaiah 41:10
33. I am confident; God gives me peace.
· “Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God.” – 1 John 3:21
· “…do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.” – Hebrews 10:35
· “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” – John 14:27
34. I am never alone, God is always with me.
· “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
· “Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. So don’t be afraid. The Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go.” – Joshua 1:9, ICB
35. I can give all my worries to God; God is big enough to handle my problems.
· “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” –1 Peter 5:7
· “Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6
36. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.
· “Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” –1 John 4:4
Patience and Perseverance
37. I can be calm in a frustrating situation.
· “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” – Ephesians 4:26-2736.
· “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
38. There is nothing that I can’t figure out.
· “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” – James 1:5
39. I am persistent, resilient, and adaptable.
· Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. – Galatians 6:9
· “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
· “They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright.” – Psalm 20:8
40. I can do all things because Jesus makes me strong; God gives me strength; With God, I can do hard things
· “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
· “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1
· “In the day when I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul.” – Psalm 138:3
41. I am a hard worker; I can have peace, even when things are hard
· “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
· “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
42. I am a conqueror and victorious; God is my helper
· “And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” – Ephesians 2:22
· “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:57
· “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” – Psalm 121:2
Forgiveness, kindness, and Healing
43. I am forgiven and can forgive others too
· “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” – Matthew 6:14
· “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.” – Colossians 3:13
44. My mistakes help me learn and grow
· “Brothers and sisters, I know that I still have a long way to go. But there is one thing I do: I forget what is in the past and try as hard as I can to reach the goal before me.” – Philippians 3:13
45. I am helpful and kind.
· “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32
· Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” – Galatians 6:9
· “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them.” – Matthew 7:12
46. I am an encourager and joyful
· Encourage one another and build each other up – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
· Psalms 9: 1-2
47. I am healed by the stripes of Jesus; God heals my wounds.
· “Who His own self bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes you were healed.” – 1 Peter 2:24
· “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
48. God hears me when I cry
· “In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before Him, into His ears.” – Psalm 18:6
49. I can always find rest in God.
· “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” –Matthew 11:28
50. Every day is a fresh start.
· “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
What life giving affirmations are you speaking over your child?
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