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AFFIRMATIONS: Repeat each affirmation aloud three times, emphasizing different words each time.

Personal Affirmations from Scripture

I have set the LORD always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my whole being rejoices! Psalm 16:8-9a (ESV)

The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 (NKJV)

The Lord is my strength and my [impenetrable] shield; My heart trusts [with unwavering confidence] in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I shall thank Him and praise Him. Psalm 28:7 (AMP)

I am not anxious about my life, what I will eat or drink or put on my body. Life is more than food and the body more than clothing. My heavenly Father feeds the birds of the air and I’m of more value than they are. God clothes the grass of the field in more glory than the clothing of Solomon, so I know He will clothe me. My heavenly Father knows that I need all these things. Therefore I will seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, knowing that all these things will be provided. I am not anxious about tomorrow. Matthew 6:25-33 (excerpted and adapted from the ESV)

God loves me so much that He gave His only begotten Son for me. Because I believe in Him, I shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (adapted from the NKJV)

The God of hope fills me with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit I may abound in hope! And hope does not put me to shame, because God’s love has been poured into my heart through the Holy Spirit who has been given to me. Romans 5:5; 15:13 (adapted from the ESV)

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

Christ gives me the strength to face anything. Philippians 4:13 (CEV)

I know that godliness with contentment is great gain. The love of money leads to harm. I pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. I fight the good fight of faith so I can lay hold on eternal life. I Timothy 6:6, 9, 11-12 (adapted from the NKJV)

God cleanses me from dishonor and helps me to flee youthful lusts. I pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord. In this way I am sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:20-22 (adapted from the NKJV)

I am content with such things as I have. Jesus will never leave me nor forsake me. The LORD is my helper. What can man do to me? Hebrews 13:5-6 (adapted from the NKJV)

I ask God for wisdom and He gives it to me liberally and without reproach. He is teaching me how to be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. James 1:5, 19 (adapted from the NKJV)

Marriage Affirmations

God put us together so we could sharpen one another.

God put us together.

In spite of imperfections, our marriage is getting better every day.

We appreciate each other.

We enjoy each other’s company.

We don’t need to point out each other’s faults. Instead we offer each other words of encouragement, praise, and support.

God is showing us all the time how to love each other better.

God has brought us a long way in our marriage, and we’re still making progress.

We have each other’s best interests at heart.

If I were to hurt my spouse, I would be hurting myself, too. When I bless my spouse, I am also blessing myself.