Reciting positive self affirmations, preferably aloud and looking in the mirror, can help boost our self-esteem and positivity on the days we need it the most. 

Self-love is very important for our mental health and self-worth.

We often see ourselves differently than our Lord and Savior does, especially in our times of despair. When we see ourselves at our lowest, God sees us with love. 

We can use positive affirmations to better see ourselves how God sees us. We can use them to remember there is always a place in His comforting arms for us, and He embraces us in our time of need.

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Reading positive affirmations in the mirror aloud should make our hearts swell with joy, comfort, and belonging as a Christian who has God's eternal love.  

Affirmations can help us increase positive thinking and positive self-thought, replacing negative thought patterns so we can live our best lives.  

These affirmations also help us create positive energy that we carry with us throughout our day.

Let’s take a look at four positive phrases that you can recite daily or when you need them most. Using positive affirmations like these can help us dispel limiting beliefs and remember God’s love:

“I will never be abandoned by God.”

“Jesus has a plan for me, and I take comfort in that.”

“Jesus gives me strength in times when I need it the most.”

“I put my faith and trust in Jesus Christ to guide me in my most difficult times.”

Affirmations from the Bible

Here are four scriptures from the Bible that you can use as daily affirmations to help reinforce positivity in your life:

“This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:64). 

“You are good and you do only good” (Psalm 119:68).

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).

“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).

Anxieties rooted in fears, self-doubts, and daily worries are common.  

While some degree of anxiety is to be expected, an excess can impact our quality of life and interfere with our responsibilities. This is when we need to turn to the power of affirmations.      

Daily self affirmations can also help us in our pursuit of achieving mental wellness.

These four affirmations can help calm daily anxieties:

“It’s ok to take one day at a time.”

“I don’t need to worry about tomorrow today.” 

“It's ok to ask others for help, including Jesus.”

“All moments of anxiety will pass. I just have to remember to breathe.”

Affirmations found in the Bible to bring us comfort 

God’s love for us has no limitations. He will not turn away from us.  

When we face the pressures in the world and in our hearts, and we feel our own anxieties welling up in our chest, we can turn to the scriptures for comfort. We can find empowering words in scripture.

Let’s turn to the Bible to see what is said about comfort. You can use these scriptures as positive affirmations that will improve your mood and draw you closer to God:

“I open my heart and accept Christ's healing peace” (Philippians 4:6-7).

“I can take things one step at a time” (Matthew 6:34).

“I trust God's purpose and plan for my life” (Jeremiah 29:11).

“I am braver and stronger than I think” (Philippians 4:13).

It is not easy to be a woman today. Being a wife, mother, and employee can certainly take its toll on your mental health. 

Using self-help techniques such as positive affirmations, you can endure and find strength. Being organized and making a list of positive affirmations to recite each morning can be especially helpful for the mom on the go.

Positive self talk should be an important part of your day, and it is a great way to set an example for your children. As a mother, you want your children to grow up with positive self confidence and self esteem, as well as a positive mindset.

Here are four affirmations you can use as a mother:

"I am a good mom."

"I don’t have to be perfect. I am the best mom I can be for my children."

"I have a positive impact on my children both as a mom and as a Christian."

"It’s a privilege to help mold my kids with Jesus’ plan for them into wonderful and incredible people."

Positive affirmations for kids

We can tell our children positive affirmations that will help guide them and show them not just our love but God’s as well.

The last thing you want is for them to have low self esteem, so bring affirmations into their daily routines to empower them at an early age.

Here are four powerful daily affirmations you can say to your kids:

“You have a fantastic outlook on life.”

"You're an amazing child, and I couldn’t be prouder of you."

"I'm beyond grateful for you as my child.”

“Every morning and night, I thank God I am able to be your mom."

There are no right or wrong daily affirmations for every individual — the key is to find what is right for you. You need to find which affirmations speak to you as a Christian and an individual.

You can create positive changes in your life by reciting affirmations that speak to your heart out loud in the mirror over and over.  

You need to believe in your words. For your affirmations to influence positive thinking in your life, you need to be consistent in reciting them. They don't have to be the same affirmations each day — mix them up!

Using the power of positive affirmations, you can change up your negative thinking into positive self talk and positive changes. Something as simple as a few affirmations each morning can change your life for the better.

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