20 Positive Statements of Faith
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Part 1
Why should I say I can't?, when the Bible says that I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me?
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
Part 2
Why should I lack anything?, when I know that God fills all my needs according to His riches in glory in Jesus Christ?
But my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
Part 3
Why should I be afraid?, when the Bible says that God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control?
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7
Part 4
Why would I have so little faith that I can't live faithfully according to my calling?, if God has indeed given me a certain measure of faith?
For by the grace given to me, I say to everyone among you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but be sober-minded, knowing the measure of faith that God has given to each one.
Romans 12:3
Part 5
Why should I be weak?, when the Bible says that the Lord is the strength of my life and that I can be strong and take action because I know God?
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1
But the people who know their God will prove themselves strong and act accordingly.
Daniel 11:32
Part 6
Why should I let satan rule my life?, if the one who is in me is greater than the one who is in the world?
You are from God, children, and you have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
1 John 4:4
Part 7
Why Should I Accept Defeat?, if Scripture says that God always gives me victory?
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere!
2 Corinthians 2:14
Part 8
Why should I lack wisdom?, if Christ has become wisdom for me from God, and God gives me wisdom in abundance when I ask Him for it?
But it is through him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God, as well as righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
1 Corinthians 1:30
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5
Part 9
Why should I feel down?, if I can remind myself of God's goodness, faithfulness, and mercy and have hope?
But this I will keep in mind; this I will hope for: Yes, the LORD’s acts of grace are not over; yes, his mercy does not cease—it is new every morning. Great is your faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, says my soul; therefore I will hope in him.
Lamentations 3:21–24
Part 10
Why should I worry?, when I can cast all my cares on Jesus Christ, who cares for me?
…by casting all your cares on him! For he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Part 11
Why should I live in bondage?, if I know that freedom reigns where the Spirit of God is?
Christ has set us free so that we may be free. So stand firm, and do not let yourselves be enslaved again by a The yoke of slavery weighs heavily upon us!
Galatians 5:1
Part 12
Why should I feel judged?, if the Bible says that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus?
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1
Part 13
Why should I feel lonely?, when Jesus says he is with me and that he will never leave me or forget me?
And behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:20
For he has said, “I will never give up on you or forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
Part 14
Why should I think of myself as cursed or unlucky?, if Christ has redeemed me from the curse of the law so that I might receive His Spirit?
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree! ”—so that the blessing of Abraham might come to the nations in Christ Jesus, and we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Galatians 3:13–14
Part 15
Why should I be unhappy?, if, like Paul, I can learn to be content in every situation?
Not that I say this because of any lack, for I have learned to be content with whatever I am.
Philippians 4:11
Part 16
Why should I feel worthless?, if Jesus was made sin for me so that I might become the righteousness of God in him?
He made the one who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
2 Corinthians 5:21
Part 17
Why would I suffer from paranoia?, when I know that no one can really be against me if God is for me?
What, then, shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31
Part 18
Why should I be confused?, if God is the author of peace and grants me insight through his indwelling Spirit?
But we have not received the spirit of the world; rather, we have received the Spirit who comes from God, so that we may know the things that God has given us.
1 Corinthians 2:12
For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace.
1 Corinthians 14:33
Part 19
Why should I feel like a failure?, if I overcome all things through the One who loved me, Christ?
But in all of this, we are more than conquerors through the One who loved us.
Romans 8:37
Part 20
Why should I let the little things in daily life get me down?, if I can draw courage from the fact that Jesus has overcome the world and its problems?
I have told you these things so that you may have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble; but take heart—I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
From “New Life, New Identity” by Neil T. Anderson
Lichtzeichen Verlag, ISBN 978-3-86954-139-6