2. Affirmations of Faith to Help You in the Battle
Scripture says, “they overcame him [the devil] by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death” (Rev. 12:11). Four things gave them success:
- Christ’s purchased grace (“blood of the Lamb”)
- Scriptural affirmations of faith (“by the word of their testimony”)
- Radical self-denial (“they did not love their lives”)
- Perseverance in doing the right thing (“did not love their lives to the death”)
The following are some sample affirmations of faith that can be made out loud. When you begin to think negatively and want to give up, resist your flesh and resist Satan by affirming the following Scriptures by faith:
When you think, “It’s impossible”
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phil. 4:13)
The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. (Luke 18:27)
For with God nothing will be impossible. (Luke 1:37)
If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. (Matt. 17:20)
When you think, “I’m too tired”
The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God! (Psalm 68:35)
He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. (Isa. 40:29)
My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. (2 Cor. 12:9)
When you think, “Nobody really loves me”
Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. (Jer. 31:3)
Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. (John 13:1)
I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. (John 17:23)
When you think, “I can’t go on”
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Cor. 12:9-10)
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. (Eph. 3:20)
When you think, “I can’t figure things out”
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Prov. 3:5-6)
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5)
When you think, “I can’t do it”
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phil. 4:13)
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. (2 Cor. 9:8)
When you think, “It’s not worth it”
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (Rom. 8:28)
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. (Gal. 6:9)
When you think, “I can’t manage”
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)
When you think, “I’m afraid”
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (2 Tim. 1:7)
Be strong and of good courage. (Josh. 1:6)
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have good success. (Josh. 1:8)
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. (Josh. 1:9)
When you think, “I’m always worried and frustrated”
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (1 Pet. 5:7)
He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. (1 Thess. 5:24)
When you think, “I don’t have enough faith”
God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. (Rom. 12:3)
When you think, “I’m not smart enough”
Christ… became for us wisdom from God. (1 Cor. 1:30)
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5)
When you think, “I feel all alone”
I will never leave you or forsake you. (Heb. 13:5)