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Cross and Clouds

Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose.

           ~Proverbs 18:21/The Message Bible

YOURS NOW FOR YOUR JOURNEY

 

I want to share one of the most transformative practices that has had a profound impact on my personal growth and overall well being - especially as a caregiver: Affirmations.

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Affirmations are powerful statements that help challenge and override self-sabotaging thoughts, replacing them with truth & encouragement. When repeated with belief and conviction, they rewire your mind, renew your spirit & empower you to make the positive changes you long for.

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This isn’t the space to dive into the history of affirmations or the countless studies proving their effectiveness. Nor do I need to remind you that nearly every pioneer in personal growth - Napoleon Hill, Tony Robbins & many others - advocates their use. And you don’t even have to figure out how to craft them yourself - I’ve already done that for you!

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For me, Scripture became my affirmations. I sought out verses that spoke directly to my struggles as a caregiver - what I was facing, what I desperately needed, and what I longed for to keep going. Then, I made them deeply personal. Using a thesaurus, I adjusted a few words to make them resonate even more.

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I memorized these Scriptures, one by one, and began speaking them throughout my day -sometimes silently, other times out loud, but always with emotion and belief. And they worked. They helped me break free from exhaustion, overwhelm & sadness. Even more, they strengthened my relationship with God and deepened my faith in Jesus.

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These are the 25 Scriptures that have transformed me. I invite you to make them yours, or find your own. Speak them. Believe them. Let them renew you from the inside out.

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They hold power. And if you commit to this practice, I promise - they will transform you, too.

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God will supply all my needs in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:19

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The Lord heals the brokenhearted & bandages my wounds. ~Psalms 147:2

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I do not grieve, because the joy of the Lord is my strength. ~Nehemiah 8:10

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I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me. ~Philippians 4:13

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Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, be persistent in prayer. ~Romans 12:12
 

I am renewed in the spirit of my mind & I put on a new self. ~Ephesians 4:23,24

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The Lord of peace himself gives me peace always in every way. ~2 Thessalonians 3:16

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The Lord is my rock, my fortress & my rescuer, my shield, my protection. ~Psalms 18:2

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For God has not given me a spirit of fear, but one of power, love & wisdom. ~2 Timothy 1:7

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The Lord is my strength & my shield; my heart trusts in him & I am supported. ~Psalms 28:7

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I am in Christ, a new creation, the old has passed & now I know the new has come! ~2 Corinthians 5:17

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I am being guarded by God’s power…even though now I suffer grief in several adversities. ~1 Peter 1:5,6


The Lord is near the brokenhearted: he supports & comforts me, overwhelmed in emotion. ~Psalms 34:18

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I have peace with God through my Lord Jesus Christ. I celebrate in the hope of the glory of God. ~Romans 5:1,2

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I’m transformed by the renewing of my mind, so that I may know what is good, pleasing & the perfect will of God. ~Romans 12:2

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I consider it a great joy whenever I experience various trials, because I know the testing of my faith produces endurance. ~James 1:2,3
 

I am strong and courageous. The Lord goes before me. He is with me; he will not leave me or abandon me. I am not afraid or discouraged. ~Deuteronomy 31:7,8

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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand. ~Isaiah 41:10

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Now may the God of hope fill me with happiness & peace as I believe so that I will overflow with confidence & encouragement by the power of the Holy Spirit. ~Romans 15:13

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God gives energy to the weary & strengthens the weak. By trusting in the Lord, I renew my power & I soar on wings like eagles. I hurry but don’t become exhausted. ~Isaiah 40:29,31

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Christ’s grace is sufficient for me, his power is perfected in my weakness. I take pleasure in myhardships & difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. ~2 Corinthians 12:9,10

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God will be with me; he will never forsake me. He commanded me: be strong & courageous and do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go. ~Joshua 1:5,9

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I do not give up! Even though my outer person is being renewed day by day. My gigantic affliction is producing for me an absolute incomparable eternal weight of glory. ~2 Corinthians 4:16,17

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I don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer & gratitude, I talk to God. His peace which surpasses all understanding, will guard my heart in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:6,7

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I take pleasure in my suffering, because I know that suffering produces endurance, endurance produces proven character & proven character produces hope. This hope will not disappoint me, because God’s love has been poured out in my heart through the Holy Spirit. ~Romans 5: 3-5

 

 

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