Get early access

Lists of lines by theme. Play any set on repeat.

Bible affirmations

80 affirmations in 8 sets · Updated

Bible affirmations, also called biblical or Christian affirmations, are short first-person statements drawn from specific verses of Scripture, said to remind yourself of who God says you are and what he has promised. Each line on this page comes from one verse, and the verse sits right beside it, quoted exactly from the King James Version (KJV) or the World English Bible (WEB), so you can see where the words come from.

If you’re looking for affirmations of who God says I am, or who I am in Christ, start with the first two sections. Or go straight to the one that fits today: anxious days, strength, guidance, hard seasons, gratitude, or bedtime. Read the verse first, then say the line. If one stays with you, look up the whole passage and read it in context.

Read by Ivy

Press play to hear them read aloud, one after another, on repeat.

In the app, hear your own lines in a realistic voice, or your own, and change any of them. Get early access

Who God says I am

Read by Ivy
  1. I am fearfully and wonderfully made.“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalm 139:14 (KJV)
  2. I am made in the image of God.“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” Genesis 1:27 (KJV)
  3. God has loved me with an everlasting love.“…Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Jeremiah 31:3 (KJV)
  4. God knows me by name, and I belong to him.“…Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.” Isaiah 43:1 (KJV)
  5. God knows every detail of me, and I matter to him.“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:30-31 (KJV)
  6. God hasn’t forgotten me. I’m written on the palms of his hands.“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands…” Isaiah 49:16 (KJV)
  7. I am a child of God, and the Father’s love for me is great.“See how great a love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God…” 1 John 3:1 (WEB)
  8. God rejoices over me with singing.“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)
  9. God loved me before I got anything right.“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (KJV)
  10. I am precious in God’s sight.“Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee…” Isaiah 43:4 (KJV)

Who I am in Christ

Read by Ivy
  1. In Christ, I am a new creation.“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
  2. There is no condemnation for me in Christ Jesus.“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:1 (KJV)
  3. Because I believe in Jesus, I am one of God’s children.“But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name…” John 1:12 (WEB)
  4. Jesus calls me his friend.“Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends…” John 15:15 (KJV)
  5. I am God’s workmanship, created for good works.“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
  6. I am chosen, and called out of darkness into his light.“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light…” 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
  7. Christ lives in me, and I live by faith in him.“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 (KJV)
  8. I am redeemed and forgiven by the riches of his grace.“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace…” Ephesians 1:7 (KJV)
  9. In hard things, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me.“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” Romans 8:37 (KJV)
  10. Christ has set me free, and I am free indeed.“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36 (KJV)

For anxious days

Read by Ivy
  1. I can turn my worries into prayers, with thanks.“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB)
  2. I can hand my cares to God, because he cares for me.“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
  3. Jesus gives me his peace, so my heart doesn’t have to be troubled.“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 (KJV)
  4. I don’t have to be afraid, because God is with me.“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
  5. When I’m afraid, I can choose to trust God.“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” Psalm 56:3 (KJV)
  6. When my thoughts crowd in, God’s comfort still reaches me.“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.” Psalm 94:19 (KJV)
  7. When my mind stays on God, he keeps me in peace.“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
  8. I only have to carry today’s troubles today.“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Matthew 6:34 (KJV)
  9. God gave me a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear.“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
  10. I can be still and know that God is God.“Be still, and know that I am God…” Psalm 46:10 (KJV)

For strength and courage

Read by Ivy
  1. I can be strong and brave, because God goes with me.“…Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
  2. As I wait on the Lord, my strength is renewed.“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
  3. When I feel faint, God gives me strength.“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” Isaiah 40:29 (KJV)
  4. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
  5. God’s grace is enough for me, even on my weakest days.“…My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness…” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
  6. The joy of the Lord is my strength.“…neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV)
  7. The Lord is my light, so I don’t have to live in fear.“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 (KJV)
  8. God is my refuge and strength, a help in trouble right now.“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
  9. When my heart fails, God is the strength of my heart.“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.” Psalm 73:26 (KJV)
  10. I can be strong in the Lord, not just in myself.“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” Ephesians 6:10 (KJV)

For guidance and purpose

Read by Ivy
  1. I can trust God with all my heart, even when I don’t understand.“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
  2. God’s word is a lamp for my next step.“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
  3. When I don’t know what to do, I can ask God for wisdom.“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” James 1:5 (KJV)
  4. God will guide me in the way I should go.“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” Psalm 32:8 (KJV)
  5. God’s thoughts toward me are thoughts of peace, not harm.“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
  6. God will finish the good work he started in me.“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ…” Philippians 1:6 (KJV)
  7. God can work all things together for good, even this.“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 (KJV)
  8. I can do my work with my whole heart, as for the Lord.“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men…” Colossians 3:23 (KJV)
  9. I can let my light shine, so that people see good and glorify God.“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (KJV)
  10. I can do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with my God.“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” Micah 6:8 (KJV)

For hard seasons and grief

Read by Ivy
  1. God is close to me when my heart is broken.“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (KJV)
  2. God heals broken hearts, and he can bind up mine.“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 (KJV)
  3. When I mourn, I will be comforted.“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 (KJV)
  4. My tears aren’t a lack of faith. Jesus wept too.“Jesus wept.” John 11:35 (KJV)
  5. God keeps track of every tear I cry.“Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?” Psalm 56:8 (KJV)
  6. When I can’t find the words to pray, the Spirit helps me.“In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered.” Romans 8:26 (WEB)
  7. I may be knocked down, but I am not destroyed.“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed…” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (KJV)
  8. Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.“…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 (KJV)
  9. God’s mercies are new this morning, too.“It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV)
  10. Even when my soul is low, I can still hope in God.“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” Psalm 42:11 (KJV)

For gratitude and joy

Read by Ivy
  1. This is the day the Lord has made, and I can rejoice in it.“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
  2. I give thanks to God, because he is good.“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” Psalm 136:1 (KJV)
  3. I can give thanks in every circumstance, even this one.“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)
  4. Every good gift in my life comes from God.“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” James 1:17 (KJV)
  5. I won’t forget all the good God has done for me.“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…” Psalm 103:2 (KJV)
  6. In God’s presence there is fullness of joy.“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11 (KJV)
  7. I’m learning to be content in whatever state I’m in.“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11 (KJV)
  8. I can come to God with thanksgiving.“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” Psalm 100:4 (KJV)
  9. In the morning, I bring God my prayers and look up.“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.” Psalm 5:3 (KJV)
  10. This morning, I’ll listen for God’s loving kindness.“Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust…” Psalm 143:8 (KJV)

Before sleep

Read by Ivy
  1. I can lie down in peace and sleep, because God keeps me safe.“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 (KJV)
  2. God gives rest to the ones he loves, and that includes me.“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.” Psalm 127:2 (KJV)
  3. When I lie down tonight, I don’t have to be afraid.“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.” Proverbs 3:24 (KJV)
  4. God watches over me and doesn’t sleep, so I can.“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.” Psalm 121:3 (KJV)
  5. I can lie down, sleep, and wake up held by God.“I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.” Psalm 3:5 (KJV)
  6. I can bring my tiredness to Jesus and rest.“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
  7. I can hand today’s burdens to God before I sleep.“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 55:22 (KJV)
  8. Tonight I rest under the shelter of God’s wings.“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4 (KJV)
  9. Even in the night, God’s song is with me.“Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.” Psalm 42:8 (KJV)
  10. I can let go of today’s anger before the sun goes down.“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath…” Ephesians 4:26 (KJV)

How to use them

  1. Read the verse, then say the line. The affirmation makes the verse personal, but the verse is the anchor, so let it come first.
  2. Choose three to five for the week. A few lines said often will stay with you longer than eighty read once.
  3. Say them out loud. In memory studies, words people said aloud were remembered better than words they only read silently (MacLeod et al., 2010). Saying a verse out loud, even in a whisper, is a simple way to help it stick.
  4. Turn them into prayer. “God has loved me with an everlasting love” can become “Thank you that you’ve loved me with an everlasting love.”
  5. Give them a place in your day. A line from “For gratitude and joy” with your morning coffee, one from “Before sleep” as you turn off the light. Write one on a card for your mirror or your car.

Why ground affirmations in Scripture

Many popular affirmations ask you to believe something big about yourself on willpower alone, and that can backfire. In a well-known study, people with low self-esteem felt worse after repeating “I’m a lovable person” (Wood, Perunovic & Lee, 2009). That study had nothing to do with faith, and no one has tested Bible affirmations in the same way. But it’s one reason each line here stays close to its verse. “God has loved me with an everlasting love” doesn’t depend on how lovable you feel today. It rests on what the verse says about God.

The Psalms show this habit at work. In Psalm 42:11 and Psalm 103:2 the writer speaks to his own soul, reminding himself what is true when his feelings say otherwise. Christian affirmations are the same kind of practice: gently preaching to yourself from the Bible.

A note on context

Some of the best-loved promises were first spoken to particular people at a particular time. Jeremiah 29:11 was written to exiles in Babylon, and Isaiah 41:10 and 43:1 were spoken to Israel. Christians have long taken comfort from them as pictures of God’s character, and the lines here use them that way. Reading the chapter around a verse will make it richer, not weaker.

When faith and feelings don’t line up

On some days these words will feel true, and on others they won’t. That isn’t a failure of faith. Much of the Bible, including whole psalms, is honest lament. If you’re in a hard season, the section on grief is a place to start, and it’s good to bring that season to people too: a friend, a pastor, a counselor or a doctor. Affirmations, even biblical ones, aren’t a replacement for care. If you’re struggling or thinking about harming yourself, you can call or text 988 in the US (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or find a helpline in your country at findahelpline.com.

Questions

What are biblical affirmations?

Biblical affirmations are short, first-person statements based on Bible verses, such as “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” from Psalm 139:14. They help you remember what Scripture says and apply it in your own voice.

What does God say about who I am?

Scripture describes you as made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27), loved with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3), called by name (Isaiah 43:1) and, in Christ, a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). The first two sections of this page are built around verses like these.

Is it biblical to say affirmations?

Many Christians see Scripture-based affirmations as a way of meditating on God’s word and speaking truth to themselves, as the psalm writers do (Psalm 42:11). What matters is that the words stay faithful to the verse and point you to God, not to your own power to make things happen.

Which Bible translation are these verses from?

Every verse is quoted exactly from either the King James Version (KJV) or the World English Bible (WEB). Both are in the public domain, and the translation is marked after each reference.

How do I write my own Bible affirmations?

Choose a verse, read the chapter around it, then write one first-person sentence that stays close to what the verse says. A good test: would the original writer recognize their meaning in your line?

Sources

  1. The production effect: Delineation of a phenomenon · Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 2010
  2. Positive self-statements: Power for some, peril for others · Psychological Science, 2009