Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Affirmations from the Book of 2 CORINTHIANS



"Strength in Surrender"

Key Thought: Finding power in weakness, comfort in affliction, and hope in Christ’s sufficiency.

2 Corinthians reminded me that weakness is not a liability—it is an opening for God’s power to show up. These affirmations hit deep. They spoke to the parts of me that want to be strong all the time, that want to hold it together when life is falling apart. But Paul made it clear: God gets the glory when I let go. I am comforted so I can comfort others. I am transformed, even when it does not feel like it yet. I carry treasure in a jar of clay—this fragile, everyday life holds divine purpose. That encouraged me. These affirmations did not just speak about overcoming—they spoke about endurance, about hope, about staying faithful in the middle of pressure. I do not boast in my strength. I boast in grace. And that shift in posture gave me peace. This book reminded me that I do not need to pretend I have it all together. I just need to keep showing up, surrendered and available.

 

Affirmations

  1. I am comforted by God so I can comfort others.
  2. I walk by faith, not by sight.
  3. I carry this treasure in my jar of clay—God’s power in me.
  4. I am a new creation in Christ; the old has passed away.
  5. I am reconciled to God and carry the ministry of reconciliation.
  6. I am being transformed from glory to glory.
  7. I rejoice in weakness, for Christ’s power rests on me.
  8. I live generously and sow with joy.
  9. I boast only in the grace and mercy of God.
  10. I am equipped to endure hardships with courage and humility.