We must start using positive words to speak positive things into our lives. We do this by speaking affirmations out loud and often. We must practice in order to understand this law of God.
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Today, I want to share some affirmations to help you reprogram your mind to think positively. This does take time, patience, and practice, but if you are serious about it we can take that journey together.
Let us talk about affirmations.
Let's jump right in on our study about using positive words to change our lives. Many of us are aware that negative words are not healthy because they tear us down and put us in bad moods. Most Christians at least try to be positive people. . . right? But what you may not realize is that we often unconsciously speak negative things just because we are used to it.
Have you ever told yourself or a close friend: "I just don't know how we are going to find the money for this," or "I can't seem to get this thing right," or "I don't know what his problem is?!"
I don't and I can't are negative starters that are pre-programmed in our minds. I understand that most of us try to be positive and we may know what that sounds like but are we really putting it into practice?
An affirmation is an positive and inspirational statement that trains your subconscious mind to believe such statement as truth. When spoken out loud and repeated often it could really change your life. We are going to start with some "I am" and "I can" affirmations. Then we will move into some other biblically based affirmations of truth.
12 Quick ways to apply the use of
affirmations in your life:
#1 Instead of saying something like "I'm so tired" when you wake up in the morning, say:
"I am awake and full of energy!"
and keep saying it until your body gets used to getting up and being happy to start the day.
#2 Be thankful that you woke up in the morning and really see the blessing for what it is. God has decided to give you another day . . . Glory to God!
"I am thankful that God woke me up this morning and started me on my way."
#3 Always be mindful of who you are as God's creation and the strength that he has given you to do what you need to do.
"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."
#4 You are more than a conqueror and you were made for a purpose. Therefore it is time to start claiming these truths by speaking them into existence.
"I am confident"
"I am bold"
"I am successful"
"I am a problem solver"
"I am a conqueror"
#5 Let's also stop saying "I can't" statements and start saying "I can."
"I can be debt free"
"I can be happy"
"I can do it"
#6 We often say that we can't find anything to wear when we look in our closets. We keep telling ourselves that, and we start to believe it. Let us start believing the promises the God taught in the bible. Jesus taught that God would provide our every need including clothing, food, and shelter. Believers should not worry about not having. We have plenty and we are extremely blessed to live in one of the riches countries in the world. You really have an over flow of what you need. So let us change that negative conversation that we have with ourselves. Instead try saying the following:
"I live in abundance."
"God supplies all of my needs."
"I live in the overflow, my cup runneth over"
#7 I used to lose my keys all the time. Sometimes it would make me late for work. Later, I learned about affirmations, and when ever I would misplace my keys I would repeat to myself "I find things, I find things." After doing this for 2 months, I no longer lost my keys, but now I find things, all kinds of things: money, deals, information, books, people. Whenever I want to find something that I don't remember right where it is, I just start saying "I find things," and sure enough I find it. So if you’re looking for a job, a husband, or some money, claim it!
"I find things"
"I finish things"
"I deserve positive things to happen in my life."
I also found myself not finishing things that I started, so now "I finish things" is a common affirmation that I say in order to train my self to finish my projects.
Warning: if you are typically a negative person and expect bad things to happen, then you may want to be more specific in your “I find things” affirmation. You might want to change that to “I find beneficial/good/nice things.” Remember this is a process. We start our affirmation to start training our thinking habits. When we say them long enough, we start to believe them, then we start to live them, then we start to believe them more.
#8 The following are some personal affirmations that I say everyday to encourage myself. I suggest you make some personalized affirmations in order to stay motivated or to remind yourself of a specific goal that you have.
"I am blessed and highly favored"
"I am a beautiful talented young woman of God."
"My children and my husband call me blessed."
"I am an international best selling author"
#9 It is important that you state your affirmations with boldness and clarity and with purpose. I believe my affirmations because they are connected with promises from the bible. I believe the bible. The affirmations are helping me increase my faith and helping me to be bold in my claims.
"I am the head and not the tail."
"I am above and not beneath"
#10 Always remember who you are and talk to God and find out what your purpose is. When you line up with the purpose that God has for you, then you know that you are blessed. I teach my children to say this next affirmation:
"I am smart, I am talented, I am blessed and highly favored."
#11 No weapon formed against you will prosper. You must believe this and speak it into existence. These last two affirmations are encouragement affirmations because I know who I am and I know my purpose:
"No weapon formed against me shall prosper"
"I will walk in wisdom, truth, love, and faith. I know who I am because I walk in my purpose."
#12 I want to go back to the idea of teaching our children to say affirmations. I think it is very important to speak positive things over our children’s lives. I think it is even more important to teach them how to speak positive things over their own lives. I have heard some of my student’s parents call their kids dumb! “You dummy,” “Don’t be a moron,” “You’re such an idiot.” Our children do not need to hear this kind of talk. The school system is already conditioning them to think they are inadequate if they don’t fit into a certain mold. Let us encourage them by teaching them to say good things about themselves:
The children can say:
“I am what God says I am
and I can be what God says I can be”
“I am the head and not the tail,
I am above and not beneath”
“I am smart, I am talented
and God gave me a purpose on this earth.”
“I have authority to be all I can be for Christ Jesus.”
The parents can say:
“I thank God for a child as smart as you.”
“You are a blessing.”
“You are uniquely made for God’s purpose.”
“You are special, and made special for God.”
“I love you”
“I am pleased with your effort”
Let us continue to build up and edify ourselves, each other, and our children.
“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.” Romans 14:19
I pray that you have enjoyed these positive affirmations for your soul.
Until next time
-Tamorra
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