Speak Kind: 3 affirmations we need to tell ourselves every day
Focusing on speaking daily affirmations of love and life to my husband, my children, and others come rather easily for me. I want them to know, through my words and actions, they are loved and valued.
Unfortunately, the same amount of effort I put into speaking words of encouragement to others is sometimes lost on me.
I see my flaws. I see the moments I missed. I see the 7 pounds I gained. I see correspondence I meant to mail. All those words of kindness go out the door and I start feeling like a failure. Do you relate at all?
In those private moments, words of grace and life sometimes are hard to find.
Because I had this negative inner dialogue, I sometimes allowed others to feed into it too. Others who would say, “Yeah, you are forever messing things up” or “You weren’t there when I needed you.” I became more aware of how I allowed others to talk to me about me. Suddenly, these everyday phrases were doing something to my heart in an ugly way.
Something had to change. I dug into God’s word. I made lists of who God says I am. When you know who you are, you walk differently. Since then, I’ve learned the more I speak kindness, grace, hope, and love to myself it overflows into my relationship with others.
So let’s talk about the three positive, daily affirmations I tell myself every day.
Daily affirmation #1: I am uniquely created.
I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know full well Psalm 139; 14
Look around girl. The same sunset that held you in awe with God’s splendor because He is a great maker is the same great God who made your beautify body. He knew your hips would spread so two beautiful girls would be birthed through you. He knows about the rolls on your belly. He sprinkled those freckles across your cheeks. He gave you that big, warm, inviting smile. He knew you would be a size 12. How could we dare look at God’s beauty outside, then come home and think God messed up his creation with us?
Nah, friend —YOU are Amazing.
Stop seeing yourself from a place of lack, or even ugliness. Stand up, look at yourself in the mirror and remind yourself, YOU are FEARFULLY and Wonderfully made. This is intentional.
So today—tell yourself you are uniquely created.
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Daily affirmation #2: I am purposefully planted.
You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and I have a place and purposefully planted you, so that you would go and bear fruit, and keep on bearing and that your fruit, will remain and be lasting, so that whatever you ask in my name as my representative he may give to you John 15:16
No matter how things seem. No matter how often the military wants to move us AGAIN. No matter how many times I will start new jobs. No matter how many women I would have to introduce myself to over and over again. None of that matters because God has a place we are meant to be planted. A place where we will bear fruit, and lasting fruit.
So every day I remind myself, I am PURPOSEFULLY planted.
We are not at our home church on accident; God has uniquely determined when and where we would place our roots. He knew the church leadership needed to help us mature and the community we would grow in. We choose to be planted through the seasons. So friends, dig in get your roots deep and accept God’s got you planted.
Before there was a world, God knew who I would be, where I would go, and how I would mature, I am protected by God. Speak kind over yourself and remind yourself YOU are purposefully planted.
Daily affirmation #3: I have God-created identity.
The enemy has seen a snapshot of our one true identity. Because of those small glimpses, he will do anything he can to keep us from walking in that truth. He wants us to believe the lies we are too weak, we are not smart enough, not capable, not pretty enough, not smart enough, and the list could go on and all. Every single statement is a lie.
Because hidden behind the lies of the enemy are the truths of God’s word;
- The enemy says you are weak; God says “We are designed to be strong, courageous and not be afraid.”
- The enemy may say you can’t do it: God says you are “able to do all thing through Him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13)
- The enemy says you are flawed, broken, and unloveable; God says He is “gracious and compassionate slow to anger and rich in love.” Psalm 145:8
- The enemy says your identity comes from what you have done; God says Your identity comes from what God has done for you.
Every day get a fight in you. Use these daily affirmations to remind yourself of who you are. Step up, determine today you will NOT live less of who God has called you to be. Walk boldly, do the hard things, and walk in truth. What God has placed in you is so valuable. IT’s time to step up, and let the light of Christ shine so bright through you and speak kind. You’ve kingdom work to do.
Cheering you on,
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faithinhome
these are beautiful reminders of who we are in Christ!
Mamie L. Pack
faithinhomeThank you so much!
Stacey
I needed to hear this so much right now. Your words really spoke to my heart. <3
Mamie L. Pack
StaceyYay! I am so glad you were encouraged today.
Tinashe
This is great truths and also important daily affirmations. Why we are so hard on ourselves as women is beyond me. Thanks for sharing and encouraging us
Mamie L. Pack
TinasheI don’t know why we are so hard on ourselves either Tinashe, but it’s time to change that dialogue n
Sarah
I love this. One of my favorites is Luke 12:7 “but even the hairs on your head are numbered. Have no fear; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
Meredith
Such a great reminder of how we should see ourselves! It can be so hard!
Mamie L. Pack
MeredithExactly. Thanks for stopping by Meredith.
Amanda Powell
Love this and beautiful reminders from God’s word.
Mamie L. Pack
Amanda PowellThank you Amanda!
thehabibihouse
Wow! This was so good. I loved every minute of this. I want to write “I am purposely planted” on my wall.
Mamie L. Pack
thehabibihouseAwwww Thank you!
Lorena y Lennox
Beautiful reminders <3
Mamie L. Pack
Lorena y LennoxThank you!
Roni Faida
I’m a firm believer that anything we do that is based on God’s word will help us be better. Great post💜
Talya
I am uniquely created – I absolutely love that!
Harassedmom (@laurakim123)
I love LOVE this post. We need to always be telling us these things because they are all so very true.
Mamie L. Pack
Harassedmom (@laurakim123)Do you have any affirmations you say daily?
Natasha @MrsChettyLife
Saving this to remind myself everyday.
The not so perfect, perfect mommy
Beautiful! Needed this today 🙂
Mamie L. Pack
The not so perfect, perfect mommySo glad to hear you were encouraged!
LadyInRead (@LadyInReadvt)
each of us is uniquely special, uniquely wonderful, uniquely us… and yes, being kind to ourselves is so important
Mamie L. Pack
LadyInRead (@LadyInReadvt)Yes it is!
A Nation of Moms
It’s good to say positive affirmations and believe in ourselves, even if at the moment things don’t feel like they are going our way. Thanks for sharing these!
Mamie L. Pack
A Nation of MomsYes! Just starting is the big part.
mamawritesreviews
Okay, I am writing these verses down on some really pretty paper, laminating them, and putting them at my desk so I SEE THEM CONSTANTLY. THANK YOU.
Mamie L. Pack
mamawritesreviewsAwwww! I love that. Yes. Put them up and speak them over yourself and even your children.
Lisa
Amazing to be reminded that positive thoughts get you further in life.
Mamie L. Pack
LisaYes it does! Do you use any daily affirmations?
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tiffanyebarry
These are wonderful! It’s so important to remember to be kind to ourselves.
Mamie L. Pack
tiffanyebarryThanks Tiffany!
Heather Gillis
Great encouraging post with great reminders! Yes I get discouraged when we have to leave for the military again and think how can I ever grow roots but some people are just made to fly! Thanks for writing this!
Mamie L. Pack
Heather GillisOh, yes! Having to pack up and restart again can be quite daunting sometimes for sure. But then I remind myself, I am made for this.
Felicia Tucker
Amen! I love that the affirmations are rooted in scripture. I know who you say I am….such beautiful reminders.
Mamie L. Pack
Felicia TuckerThe more I root my truths to scripture the more I truly know who I am.
Breanna | Messy Buns and Mom Jeans
I always remind myself of the second phrase! Thanks!
Katie Roseborough
Thank you for these amazing reminders that I am a fearfully and wonderfully made child of God!
Mamie L. Pack
Katie RoseboroughYes! So important to remember who we are in Christ.
Jessie
Thank you for these encouraging words today! Do you have a printable of this? I would love to hang this in my bathroom or something as a daily reminder!
Amy Senter
Thank you for the encouragement! We could all use the reminder.
Mamie L. Pack
Amy SenterWould you add anything to the list Amy?
acgougler
These are beautiful and definitely a reminder of things that I need to tell myself each day!
Mamie L. Pack
acgouglerThank you. How we speak to ourselves matters.
Kristen
Positive affirmations are so important, we all need to take a step back and remind ourselves how unique we are and that we are here for a reason.
Mamie L. Pack
KristenI agree Kristen!
becky
These are so important to keep in mind! I love what you said about being planted; it’s something I have to remind myself of as I wonder why friends leave and why I am where I am – that it all happens for a reason and I need to try to be a blessing everywhere I am.
Elisa
Love these! These are great reminders to keep on stickies on my mirror about God’s purpose for me!
Mamie L. Pack
ElisaYes!! Keeping them in front of you is so helpful.
Christina
Mamie, what sweet encouragement to hold on to! Thank you!
Mamie L. Pack
ChristinaThanks for reading Christina!