"Spoken Power" - Yours Now !

Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose.

~Proverbs 18:21/The Message Bible

YOURS NOW FOR YOUR JOURNEY

I want to share one of the most transformative practices that has had a profound impact on my personal growth and overall well being - especially as a caregiver: Affirmations.

Affirmations are powerful statements that help challenge and override self-sabotaging thoughts, replacing them with truth & encouragement. When repeated with belief and conviction, they rewire your mind, renew your spirit & empower you to make the positive changes you long for.

This isn’t the space to dive into the history of affirmations or the countless studies proving their effectiveness. Nor do I need to remind you that nearly every pioneer in personal growth - Napoleon Hill, Tony Robbins & many others - advocates their use. And you don’t even have to figure out how to craft them yourself - I’ve already done that for you!

For me, Scripture became my affirmations. I sought out verses that spoke directly to my struggles as a caregiver - what I was facing, what I desperately needed, and what I longed for to keep going. Then, I made them deeply personal. Using a thesaurus, I adjusted a few words to make them resonate even more.

I memorized these Scriptures, one by one, and began speaking them throughout my day -sometimes silently, other times out loud, but always with emotion and belief. And they worked. They helped me break free from exhaustion, overwhelm & sadness. Even more, they strengthened my relationship with God and deepened my faith in Jesus.

These are the 25 Scriptures that have transformed me. I invite you to make them yours, or find your own. Speak them. Believe them. Let them renew you from the inside out.

They hold power. And if you commit to this practice, I promise - they will transform you, too.

God will supply all my needs in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:19

The Lord heals the brokenhearted & bandages my wounds. ~Psalms 147:2

I do not grieve, because the joy of the Lord is my strength. ~Nehemiah 8:10

I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me. ~Philippians 4:13

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, be persistent in prayer. ~Romans 12:12

I am renewed in the spirit of my mind & I put on a new self. ~Ephesians 4:23,24

The Lord of peace himself gives me peace always in every way. ~2 Thessalonians 3:16

The Lord is my rock, my fortress & my rescuer, my shield, my protection. ~Psalms 18:2

For God has not given me a spirit of fear, but one of power, love & wisdom. ~2 Timothy 1:7

The Lord is my strength & my shield; my heart trusts in him & I am supported. ~Psalms 28:7

I am in Christ, a new creation, the old has passed & now I know the new has come! ~2 Corinthians 5:17

I am being guarded by God’s power…even though now I suffer grief in several adversities. ~1 Peter 1:5,6

The Lord is near the brokenhearted: he supports & comforts me, overwhelmed in emotion. ~Psalms 34:18

I have peace with God through my Lord Jesus Christ. I celebrate in the hope of the glory of God. ~Romans 5:1,2

I’m transformed by the renewing of my mind, so that I may know what is good, pleasing & the perfect will of God. ~Romans 12:2

I consider it a great joy whenever I experience various trials, because I know the testing of my faith produces endurance. ~James 1:2,3

I am strong and courageous. The Lord goes before me. He is with me; he will not leave me or abandon me. I am not afraid or discouraged. ~Deuteronomy 31:7,8

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand. ~Isaiah 41:10

Now may the God of hope fill me with happiness & peace as I believe so that I will overflow with confidence & encouragement by the power of the Holy Spirit. ~Romans 15:13

God gives energy to the weary & strengthens the weak. By trusting in the Lord, I renew my power & I soar on wings like eagles. I hurry but don’t become exhausted. ~Isaiah 40:29,31

Christ’s grace is sufficient for me, his power is perfected in my weakness. I take pleasure in myhardships & difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. ~2 Corinthians 12:9,10

God will be with me; he will never forsake me. He commanded me: be strong & courageous and do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go. ~Joshua 1:5,9

I do not give up! Even though my outer person is being renewed day by day. My gigantic affliction is producing for me an absolute incomparable eternal weight of glory. ~2 Corinthians 4:16,17

I don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer & gratitude, I talk to God. His peace which surpasses all understanding, will guard my heart in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:6,7

I take pleasure in my suffering, because I know that suffering produces endurance, endurance produces proven character & proven character produces hope. This hope will not disappoint me, because God’s love has been poured out in my heart through the Holy Spirit. ~Romans 5: 3-5