Lovingly Always

A word on self-doubt, knowing who we are in Christ, and a list of scriptural affirmations.

I think it is so easy to forget who we are in the midst of everything the world tells us we should be. Social media, other people’s opinions, whatever diet or micro-insecurity that’s trending, all of those things are constantly lying to us and telling us what we’re supposed to be. These things are constantly chiseling away at our confidence, placing doubt into who we are. Placing doubt into our Creator, who made us purposefully in His image. This isn’t going to be easy to hear, so I’m going to hold your hand when I say this: when we aren’t confident in who we are, we aren’t confident in our Creator. Because if we believe He was wrong in how He made us, if we aren’t confident in His creation, how can we be confident in anything He has made or planned. Anything and anyone who takes away your confidence, who plants seeds of insecurity is not from God and you should flee. I’m not talking about the friend that calls out your bad behavior or the YouTube video that tells you to get in the gym. We need encouragement and accountability, that’s Biblical and so important. That’s life-giving.

But I’m talking about things that are life-stealing. That can be different for you than it is for me. Something that I find encouraging might make you look at yourself in disgust. We are all created uniquely and that means the enemy can get to us in different ways. For me, the biggest way the enemy can get to me through people’s comments. Like most of us, I’ve struggled with believing that I am who God says I am my whole life. Lately, a lot of that has been driven by things people have said to me. I don’t think the things that were said to me were said with malice, at least I choose to believe that they weren’t. I don’t hold any ill will towards the people who’ve made comments that were life-stealing, we are all flawed and we’re all just trying our best. I’ve forgiven them, because I don’t think they were trying to hurt me and even if they were, I know they weren’t trying to plant seeds of doubt in our Creator. But that’s the truth of what it did.

When we lose confidence in ourselves, we lose confidence in the one who has created us. I’ve had so much doubt in myself that I lost sight of who I am, who God is, what anything even is. But that is not what the Lord wants for us! The Lord loves us so deeply, so fiercely. He never wants us to doubt how loved, how valuable, how worthy we are in His eyes. Run away from the things that make you forget or make you doubt. Run towards Him when you do, look to His Word. Remember that you are everything He says you are. I made this list of scriptural affirmations, reminding me of who God says I am and His promises. Read them to yourself in the mirror and know the goodness of God. Know that you are deeply loved, fully known, and made in the image of a perfect God.

Lovingly Always, Mary Hannah

Scriptural Affirmations

“I am a child of God.” (1 John 3:1)
“I am chosen and dearly loved.” (Colossians 3:12)
“I am a new creation in Christ.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
“I am God’s creation, created for good works.” (Ephesians 2:10)
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
“I am strong and courageous.” (Joshua 1:9)
“I have God’s strength to overcome difficult times.” (Psalm 46:1)
“God’s mighty power is at work within me.” (Ephesians 3:20)
“I am loved with an everlasting love.” (Jeremiah 31:3)
“God’s grace is sufficient for me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
“I am surrounded by God’s love.” (Psalm 32:10)
“God’s spirit lives in me.” (1 Corinthians 3:16)
“I have the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.” (Philippians 4:7)
“The God of all comfort is with me.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
“I am not alone; God’s presence is with me.” (Isaiah 41:10)
“My broken heart is healed by God’s love.” (Psalm 147:3)
“I am equipped for every good work by God’s principles.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
“I have a purpose in the kingdom of God.” (Matthew 6:33)
“God has good things planned for my life.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
“I am growing in the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:19)
“I am being renewed day by day.” (2 Corinthians 4:16)
“I am rooted and grounded in God’s love.” (Ephesians 3:17)
“I am empowered by God’s spirit for a positive outcome.” (Romans 8:28)
“I walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)
“I trust in God’s plan for my life.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
“I am filled with good courage through Christ Jesus.” (Psalm 31:24)
“I am more than a conqueror through Him who loved me.” (Romans 8:37)
“I have God’s armor to stand against the enemy.” (Ephesians 6:11)
“I am victorious in Christ Jesus.” (1 Corinthians 15:57)
“God’s strength is made perfect in my weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
“I live by God’s principles every day.” (James 1:22)
“I am a light in the world.” (Matthew 5:14)
“I am blessed with all spiritual blessings.” (Ephesians 1:3)
“I am filled with the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:19)
“I am covered by God’s grace every day.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
“I am a witness of God’s love and power.” (Acts 1:8)
“I am experiencing spiritual growth and renewal.” (Colossians 3:10)
“God will never leave me or forsake me” (Hebrews 13:5)
“God is my refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. (Psalm 46:1)
“God is my strength and shield” (Psalm 28:7)
“Absolutely nothing can separate me from God’s love (Romans 8:38-39)
“God will supply all my needs” (Philippians 4:19)
“God is intentional about my life and all things will work for good.” (Romans 8:28)
“I am wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:13-14)
“I am God’s masterpiece” (Ephesians 2:10)
“I am fully accepted by God” (Romans 15:7)
“I am chosen, holy, and dearly loved” (Colossians 3:12)
“I have nothing to fear because God is always with me” (Isaiah 41:10)
“I will give my worries to God and trust Him because He cares about me. (1 Peter 5:7)