Do you struggle with insecurities and self doubt?
As Christians, our confidence is in God. Yet the burdens of day to day life can cause us to lose track of the realities in Gods word.
Affirmations are a simple, yet effective way to build up your confidence and self-esteem. Biblical affirmations are grounded in scripture and align with God’s design for our lives.
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of letting my feelings determine the trajectory of my life.
The Bible says that we ought to “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11
These scripture-based affirmations will equip you for the battle against self-doubt and insecurities. When the random thoughts start to pop up, combat them with one of these affirmations.
This simple practice will help you to internalize God’s word and build your confidence in Christ.
The Power Of The Tongue
We know through scripture that our words have power.
From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18: 20-21
Scripture also tells us that as a person thinks in his heart, so is he.
In other words, what we think determines what we become.
Our thoughts and our words have the power to change the trajectory of our lives.
But far too often we allow our thoughts to wander. We allow random thoughts to take root in our lives and determine how we feel and show up in the world.
We need to put more thought into what we are thinking about and renew our minds with God’s word.
Affirmations work by bringing to your forefront mind certain thoughts. By focusing on these thoughts you can renew your mind and introduce your mind to a new way of thinking about the world.
Affirmations are not just positive thoughts. An affirmation is a declaration that something is true.
Biblical Affirmations vs Worldly Affirmations
Biblical affirmations are different from worldly affirmations.
The key difference between biblical affirmations and worldly affirmations is the fact that ‘worldly’ affirmations place the focus on self.
When non-Christians use positive affirmations, it is generally in an attempt to get something. They put themselves at the center and proclaim these affirmations as a way to bring success.
These affirmations are completely self serving.
While biblical affirmations may seem to do the same thing, they are grounded in scripture.
By aligning your thoughts with scripture, you renew your mind to see things in the way that God sees them. The truth also is that when done with humility, biblical affirmations are about recognizing the sovereignty of God. We need to understand as Christians that works will never be enough.
Our existence is dependent entirely on His grace and we exist for his glory.
Affirmations are most effective when you can proclaim them over yourself. As Christians, we have the privilege to intercede on behalf of others. These scripture based affirmations will help you too intercede for your children, friends, family members.
What Does The Bible Say About Self-Esteem And Confidence?
We often think about self-confidence as something that is ‘worldly’ and not of God. Don’t confuse confidence with pride.
Pride places the focus on self. It is the result of overestimating yourself. Confidence on the other hand is the result of understanding your own abilities and limitations.
I like to think of it in this way. As a child of God, my confidence is in God and not in myself. I know my abilities. But I also know the abilities of my Father- the ultimate creator.
I don’t depend on my own abilities because they pale in comparison to what God can do through me.
Confidence is ultimately a good thing- when you know where to place your confidence.
Blessed is the one who trusts in God. Whose confidence is in him. 2 Jeremiah 17:7
Our efforts alone will only get us so far. It is God who will take us all the way.
Our job is to do our best and trust in God to do the rest, focusing on the grace of God over the hustle.
39 Scripture Based Affirmations
Here are some scripture based affirmations that you can use to build your confidence!
1. I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139: 14
2. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.
No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”
Isaiah 54:17
3. Greater is he who is in me than he who is in the world
Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them. We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error.
1 John 4:4-6
4. I am competent and God has equipped me for every good work.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
5. I am more than a conqueror.
If God is for us, who can be against us? We are more than conquerors through Him who loves us
Romans 8:31
6. I am covered and protected under the shelter of The Lord’s wings.
He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armour and protection.
psalm 91:4
7. God will perfect what he has started in my life.
I’m convinced that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it through to completion on the day of Christ Jesus.
phillipians 1:6
8. All things are working for my good.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
romans 8:28
9. I have hope and a future.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
jeremiah 29:11
10. I have the power of God working inside of me.
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline
2 timothy 1:7
11. I am strong.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
12. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Phillipians 4:!3
13. Because The Lord Is My Shepherd, I shall not want.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.
psalm 23:1
14. God makes my path straight.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
proverbs 3:6
15. I have boldness through Christ.
To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ; to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Ephesians 3:8-13
16. I will not fear evil.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
psalm 23:4
17. I will not be moved.
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which not be moved, but abides forever.
Psalm 125 1
18. God heals my wounds.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
psalm 147:3
19. I am surrounded by steadfast love.
Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.
psalm 32:10
20. I have peace that surpasses all understanding
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
philipians 4:6-8
21. I lack no good thing.
The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
Psalm 34:10
22. I am strong and courageous.
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
23. I wholeheartedly believe that God hears and answers my prayers.
I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.
Mark 11:24
24. God is with me, I will not fall
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.
Psalm 46:5
25. God will not allow me to be moved.
Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
psalm 55:22
26. The Lord renews my strength.
but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength
Isaiah 40:31
27. I will not be put to shame.
For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”
romans 10:11
28. I am held up by the hand of God.
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
29. All things are working together for my good.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
romans 8:28
30. God is with me wherever I go.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
31. Christ lives in me.
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
galatians 2:20
32. God cares about me.
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
1 peter 5:7
33. I have the power of love and self-control.
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7
34. The Lord is my helper.
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
35. I am not destined to stumble. I am chosen to proclaim the goodness of God.
“A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
I Peter 2:8-9
36. My steps are established by God.
He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps.
Psalm 40:2
37. I am forgiven.
In Him, we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness o sins, according to the riches of his grace.
Ephesians 1:7
38. Gods mercy will not depart from me.
For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall my covenant of peace be removed, says the Lord, who has mercy on you.
isaiah 54:10
39. I am free from the law of sin and death.
For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
romans 8:2
Final Thoughts
What area in your life are you struggling with confidence?
Use these biblical affirmations to stand firm against the enemy when the thoughts of inadequacy start to creep in. Declare these affirmations on a daily basis. You will soon start to become the most confident version of yourself.
I hope and pray that these affirmations are life-changing for you.
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