The last post, Daily Affirmations (Using Bible Verses) was a big hit. So I’ve gathered more verses for additional topics in Part 2. To refresh your memories: daily affirmations are phrases that you speak to yourself, in order to shift into a positive mindset. However, we don’t want to just speak anything aloud. We want the word of God to guide our minds and hearts. Additionally, there is real power in the word of God (Isaiah 55:11). Wouldn’t Bible verses be the best tools to use as daily affirmations? Check out this guide for verses regarding direction, confidence, financial blessing, personal conflict, and more!
Direction
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” (Psalm 32:8)
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”” (Isaiah 30:21)
“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” (Psalm 37:23-24)
“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” (Isaiah 58:11)
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
Confidence
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” (Psalm 139:13-14)
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
“So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” (Hebrews 13:6)
“But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1)
Financial Blessing
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” (Psalm 23:1)
“The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, without painful toil for it.” (Proverbs 10:22)
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8)
Patience/Waiting
“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.” (Psalm 40:1)
“For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” (Habakkuk 2:3)
“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)
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” (Psalm 27:14)
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Wisdom
“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)
“‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’” (Jeremiah 33:3)
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7)
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6)
Offense/Personal Conflict
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” (James 1:19)
“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” (Proverbs 19:11)
“In your anger do not sin:” Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” (Ephesians 4:26-27/Psalm 4:4)
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1)
Joy
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” (Psalm 16:11)
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” (Psalm 94:19)
“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.” (Psalm 30:11)
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17)
The Process
As we covered in Part 1, pick out a few verses from the Bible that speak life on a topic that you are currently hoping to improve. If I wanted more joy in my life (who doesn’t!), I would memorize the verses listed above. I would read the chapter in full at least once to make sure that I am understanding the scripture in context. Then, the key moving forward is to speak these verses out loud regularly, at least once in the morning and once at night. “The tongue has the power of life and death” (Proverbs 18:21). To aid the process, I would post the verses all over my home and office: mirrors, the refrigerator, even the wallpaper on my mobile phone.
I’m so excited to fill my life and environment with God’s word. If you haven’t yet checked out Part 1, head over to Daily Affirmations (Using Bible Verses). There you will find verses to speak over anxiety, strength, depression, loneliness, protection, healing and forgiveness. If you are interested in reading more, check out New Year’s Resolutions (according to the Bible) or What Does the Bible Say about Offense?.
