God wants us to feel happy, strong, and loved. Sometimes, life makes us feel sad or not good enough. But the Bible has words that help us remember how special we are to God. These Bible affirmations [positive words we say to ourselves] help us feel good and remember that God loves us.
Positive Affirmations to Increase Self Esteem
Here are some Bible affirmations that can make you feel better about yourself:
1. I am made by God.
- Bible Verse: So God created people in His own image. — Genesis 1:27
2. God loves me very much.
- Bible Verse: Nothing can separate us from the love of God. — Romans 8:38-39
3. I have a purpose.
- Bible Verse: God made us to do good things. — Ephesians 2:10
4. God makes me strong.
- Bible Verse: I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. — Philippians 4:13
5. God accepts me as I am.
- Bible Verse: Accept one another, as Christ accepted you. — Romans 15:7
6. I am part of God’s family.
- Bible Verse: You are children of God. — Galatians 3:26
7. God gives me peace.
- Bible Verse: My peace I give to you. — John 14:27
8. I am precious to God.
- Bible Verse: You are precious and honored in my sight. — Isaiah 43:4
9. God is always with me.
- Bible Verse: The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9
10. I can be happy with God’s joy.
- Bible Verse: The joy of the Lord is your strength. — Nehemiah 8:10
11. God has good plans for me.
- Bible Verse: For I know the plans I have for you… plans to give you hope and a future. — Jeremiah 29:11
12. God helps me be brave.
- Bible Verse: Do not fear, for I am with you. — Isaiah 41:10
13. God gives me new chances every day.
- Bible Verse: His mercies are new every morning. — Lamentations 3:23
14. God fills me with kindness.
- Bible Verse: Be kind and compassionate to one another. — Ephesians 4:32
15. God’s love makes me strong.
- Bible Verse: I am convinced that neither death nor life…will be able to separate us from the love of God. — Romans 8:38-39
16. God makes me wise.
- Bible Verse: If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all. — James 1:5
17. I am a light because of God’s love.
- Bible Verse: You are the light of the world. — Matthew 5:14
18. God fills me with hope.
- Bible Verse: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace. — Romans 15:13
19. God cares for me.
- Bible Verse: Cast all your worries on him because he cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:7
20. I am a friend of Jesus.
- Bible Verse: I have called you friends. — John 15:15
Final Thought
Saying these Bible affirmations helps us see how much God loves us. We are important to God, and He wants us to feel happy, strong, and full of hope.
