As humans, especially us woman, we have a tendency to let circumstances, opinions of others, or the behaviors/responses of others tell us who we are. We get caught in comparisons and we don’t know who we want to become because we are distracted by who everyone else is becoming. It can be very self-destructive. I know. I’ve been there. It’s a nasty trap but with the help of God, I was able to be released. And now as a mother, it is my job to guide my daughters around those pitfalls. I do so in part with affirmations for my daughters.
Some people use affirmations to think positive and attract “luck.” That’s a personal choice. In my family as Christians, we use affirmations as practical tools, for guarding our hearts. Since scripture is the foundation for our family, we base our affirmations in scripture. That means these aren’t just self-generated statements that we hope may come true. Each of my girls is affirming the words of God, statements about her, spoken by the very God who used words to speak the universe into existence. So these words hold creative power.
15 Affirmations for My Daughters
I am Smart
“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
I am Kind
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience” – Colossians 3:12 (ESV)
I Can Do Hard Things
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
I Love the Skin I’m In.
“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works;” – Psalms 139:14 (ESV)
I am Talented
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father”- James 1:17 (ESV)
I am Free to Be Myself
“Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.” – Galatians 5:1 (MSG)
I am Unique
“God, you are our Father. We’re the clay and you’re our potter: All of us are what you made us.”-Isaiah 64:8 (MSG)
I am Fearless
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
I Can Make a Difference
“God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.” – Psalms 46:5 (ESV)
I Love to Learn
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, – Proverbs 1:5 (ESV)
I Have No Competition
Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you. – 1 Kings 3:12 (ESV)
I am Confident & Bold
This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. – Ephesians 3:11-12 (ESV)
I am Beautiful Inside & It Exudes Outwardly
“You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.”– Solomon 4:7
I am Valuable
“She is far more precious than jewels.”– Proverb 31:10
I am Complete
“And you are complete in Him.” – Colossians 2:10 (NKV)
These affirmations are framed and hang on each of my daughters’ bedroom walls. We repeat them daily and the repetition moves them from their heads to their hearts.
I would love to hear some of the affirmations you use for yourself or your children. Share some below.
