22 I AM Statements to Speak Over Your Life

I have a really bad habit. It is ugly and it is sinful. It speaks out against God’s word.

What is it you ask? I bet you’ve had moments when this bad habit sneaks up into your life too.

It is the habit of speaking negativity over myself. You know exactly what I mean. I am referring to the times when I say something about myself that I wouldn’t say about anyone else.

“I’m so dumb.”

“I’m a bad wife.”

“I’m a bad mother.”

“I’m not good enough.”

“I’m fat, I hate my body”

“I can’t do anything right.”

“I wish I were more like her.”

“I wish my life could be like that.”

“If only I had done this and not that.”

“Why did I even bother trying, I should have known I’d fail.”

“I will never be good enough, smart enough, or pretty enough, it’s no wonder people don’t like me.”

Right… maybe yours aren’t exactly the same, but I bet you can relate in one way or another.

I have been surrounded lately with sermons and articles that speak on the importance of life-giving words. As I sat and took notes I thought to myself, I am going to make 100% certain that when speaking to my daughters I only use life-giving words. I want to build them up and I want them to have a positive self-image. I want them to be confident young girls who grow into confident women with high self-esteems and who know and value their self-worth.

And then it hit me… I must know who I am first. The enemy loves to feed off my bad habit of self abusive destruction. He is constantly working to tell me lies about myself, in order to discredit the truths God has already established. By speaking negative connotations over myself and my life I’m setting a poor example for my daughters, and creating a mind-set of negativity and doubt for myself. Perfect soil for the enemy to sow into, he doesn’t what me to remember who God made me to be, he wants me to believe the things above so he can easily steal, kill, and destroy my happiness, joy, confidence, and everything else good God has for me.

So I set out on a mission over this past week to write down truths from the Bible in I AM statements. In moments that the above thoughts start to fill my mind, I will speak God’s truth out loud for the enemy to hear. Pushing out doubt, fear, regret, defeat, anxiety, and depression. I will speak out positivity and improve the way I think about myself.

 

I am the daughter of the one true king.

So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, Galatians 3:26

I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am a masterpiece, more precious than jewels. I am beautiful.

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:14

You are altogether beautiful, my love, there is no flaw in you. Song of Solomon 4:7

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10

She is far more precious than jewels. Proverbs 31:10

I am loved.

May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. Psalm 119:76

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34

Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, Isaiah 43:4

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

I am blessed.

Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45

Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29

You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Psalm 23:5

I am filled with joy, gladness, hope, and peace.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

But I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more. Psalm 71:14

And he will be the source of peace. Micah 5:5

This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

You have turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, Psalm 30:11

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. 1 Peter 1:6

I am content and I am well.

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 1 Timothy 6:6-8

The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Psalm 34:10

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Psalm 23:1

Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment. Matthew 9:22

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 John 1:2

I am never alone.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

Then you shall call and the Lord will answer; you shall cry, and he will say, ‘Here I am.’ Isaiah 58:9

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

and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”  Matthew 28:20

For I am the LORD, your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13

I am rescued and restored. I am free.

He reached down from heaven and rescued me; He drew me out of deep waters. Psalm 18:16

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you. Joel 2:25

I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. Psalm 119:45

I am protected.

“Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:5

He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Psalm 91:4

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.  1 Corinthians 10:13

The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay clam.” Exodus 14:14

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young. Isaiah 40:11

I am strong, I am courageous, and I am brave!

But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

This is my command–be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31:8

But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength,  2 Timothy 4:17

The LORD is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Psalm 118:6

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10

I am steady, I will not fall.

The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.  Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand. Psalm 37:23-24

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:11

God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Psalm 46:5

I am confident.

They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the LORD to care for them. Psalm 112:7

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13

For nothing is impossible with God.”. Luke 1:37

I am the light of the world, I am an example for a God first life.

“You are the light of the world–like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14

Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Ephesians 4:1-2

I am what I am, and I am thankful.

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, Ephesians 1:11

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34

Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. Psalm 103:2

This isn’t to say I don’t need change in certain area’s or that improvement is unnecessary. We should all strive to be more like Christ each day. BUT this is to say that I need to be confident in who I am, because I know my Father, and He does not make mistakes. Nothing about you my darling friend is a mistake, you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are beautiful, and through Christ you can be everything you want to be.

Every time I say something derogatory about myself I am going directly against the word of God and agreeing with the lies of the enemy. God want’s me to love myself, so I can love others. In order to do that I must speak positivity over my own life, and you do too.

I must love myself in order to love others.

I can not fill others with positivity and love, if I’ve filled myself with the opposite.

I can not give what I do not have.

The thoughts we think and speak are so important and have a direct impact on the way we live our lives and the relationships we have with others.

Use these 22 I AM Statements to speak positive truths over yourself and improve the way you think about yourself daily.

I plan to visit these I AM statements often, repeating them to myself over and over again until they’ve sunk into my mind and soul. I will start speaking them over my daughters lives and teaching them to speak them as well, so we can rebuke the enemies lies that he will try to feed them as they grow.

My darling friend can you relate to any of this? Or know someone who can? Do you have your own I AM statement? If you do I’d love for you to share it in the comments below!

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