Affirmations are one of those things that can seem a little strange at first. I mean, standing in front of a mirror and telling yourself, “I am capable,” or “I am loved,” feels like you’re just talking to the bathroom wall. But here’s the thing—those words have power.

God, the Creator of everything spoke the world into existence. If His words carry that much weight, then what we say about ourselves matters, too. The Bible tells us that “life and death are in the power of the tongue” and that we are made in the image of God. Every word we say shapes our world and our hearts. 

It is so much more than just positive thoughts and words. You can affirm all day long that you’re gonna lose weight, but if you’re still eating fried chicken, biscuits, and gravy and chocolate cake for breakfast, it ain’t happening!” Affirmations aren’t magic spells. They work when they’re backed up by action, by living in line with what you’re saying.

Affirmations are like planting seeds. You don’t plant them and get a tree the next morning. But you water them with belief and action, and over time, you’ll see the growth. You start affirming the truth about who you are in the Spirit of God — You are loved, redeemed, chosen—and those roots go deep.

So how do you make affirmations that stick? First, keep them grounded in truth—don’t just tell yourself you’re awesome for the sake of it, but because God says you’re fearfully and wonderfully made. 2nd, say them consistently. The more you speak them, the more they’ll sink into your heart. And finally, live them out—let your actions back up your words.

In the end, affirmations are like a good ol’ cup of coffee. They wake you up, keep you going, and remind you that there’s something good waiting in the day ahead. So, what will you affirm about yourself today?