Replacing Lies With God’s Truth as You Step Into a New Year
A new year has a way of making us believe this will finally be the moment everything changes.
Many of you stepped into 2026 with goals already written down. You want to lose weight. Get a job. Heal emotionally. Grow spiritually. Start the business, ministry, or idea God has been placing on your heart for a while now. You want this year to be different, not just on the outside, but deep within.
That longing for a fresh start is deeply human. And it’s deeply spiritual too.
But here’s what I’ve learned: real transformation doesn’t begin with discipline, motivation, or perfectly written goals. It begins with what we believe, about God, about ourselves, and about what is possible with Him.
For a long time, I used to think affirmations were just those motivational quotes, the kind people post online to hype themselves up when life feels hard. For a long time, I honestly didn’t think they belonged in my faith at all.
I thought, Shouldn’t I just trust God? Isn’t this just positive thinking dressed up in Christian language?
But over time, God began to show me something.
I had been allowing lies to speak over my life for years. Quiet lies. Persistent ones. Thoughts like you’re not good enough, you’ll never really change, God is probably tired of you by now. And without realising it, I had started to agree with them.
And without realising it, those lies were shaping how I saw myself, my future, and even God.
If lies can take root in our minds and influence our lives, then truth — God’s truth — can do the same.
As we step into 2026, I’ve gathered 26 biblical affirmations to help anchor your heart in God’s Word. There is one for every moment you need to remember the truth and these are not meant to pressure you into becoming someone new, but to remind you of who you already are in Christ.
Let’s begin this year not by striving harder or fixing ourselves, but by standing firmly in God’s truth.
Prayer: God, help me start this year believing what You say about me, even when my feelings try to say otherwise.
26 Biblical Affirmations for 2026
Identity in Christ
1. I am a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.
1 Peter 2:9
Listen, you are NOT an accident. You weren’t randomly thrown onto this earth. God handpicked you, set you apart, and called you by name.
I used to struggle with feeling ordinary, like I was just another person trying to figure out life and faith. But this verse hit me differently one day. God says you’re ROYAL. Not because of what you do, but because of whose you are.
Before you were even born, God chose you for His kingdom. That means your life has meaning, your voice matters, and you belong to Him. So when you feel invisible or like you don’t matter, speak this truth over yourself: “I am chosen, set apart, and called for a purpose.”
2. I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Psalm 139:14
Okay, can we talk about this for a second? Every single part of you, your personality, your quirks, your story, even your struggles was intentionally crafted by God.
There have been SO many days when I’ve looked at myself and thought, “God, why did You make me like this?” Whether it was my personality, my weaknesses, or the things I wish were different about me. But this verse says God made you with INTENTION.
The word “fearfully” literally means with great reverence and respect. God didn’t rush when He created you. He took His time, carefully forming every single detail. Your sensitivity? Intentional. Your strengths? Intentional. Even your struggles? Part of His design. You are not a mistake. You are literally God’s masterpiece.
3. I am more than a conqueror through Christ who loves me.
Romans 8:37
I LOVE this one because it doesn’t say “I WILL BE a conqueror someday when I get my life together.” It says I ALREADY AM. Right now. Even on the days when life feels completely overwhelming and I feel like I’m barely surviving, this verse reminds me that victory is already mine in Christ.
You’re not fighting FOR victory, you’re fighting FROM victory. Whatever you’re facing in 2026, you’re not going through it alone, and you’re definitely not going to lose. Christ has already overcome, and His victory is yours too.
4. I am a new creation; the old has passed away.
2 Corinthians 5:17
This one hits different for me. I used to carry SO much guilt about who I was before I really surrendered to Christ. I thought my past mistakes disqualified me from being used by God. Like, “How can God use someone who messed up that badly?” But this verse says the old is GONE. Not “will be gone eventually” or “might be gone if you work hard enough.” It’s already passed away.
When God looks at you, He doesn’t see your past failures. He sees a new creation. So if the enemy tries to remind you of who you used to be, remind him of who you are NOW: new, redeemed, and completely loved.
5. I am God’s workmanship, created for good works.
Ephesians 2:10
You know what’s crazy? The Greek word for “workmanship” is poiema, which literally means “work of art” or “masterpiece.” That’s what YOU are, God’s carefully crafted work of art. And you weren’t just created to exist and take up space. You were created for good works that God prepared in advance specifically for you.
That means the calling on your life isn’t random. The passions He placed in your heart, the burdens you carry for others, the gifts He’s given you—they’re all intentional. You were made on purpose, for a purpose.
6. I am deeply loved by God, and nothing can separate me from His love.
Romans 8:38-39
Man, I wish I could go back and tell my younger self this truth when I felt so ashamed of my sin that I couldn’t even pray. I genuinely thought God’s love was conditional, that if I messed up too many times, He would eventually give up on me. But Paul says in Romans 8 that NOTHING, not death, not life, not angels, not demons, not the present, not the future, not ANYTHING in all creation, can separate us from God’s love.
That includes your failures. That includes your worst moments. That includes the thing you did last week that you’re still feeling guilty about. God’s love for you is not based on your performance. It’s based on His character, and He is UNCHANGING.
God’s Faithfulness & Provision
7. God is working all things together for my good.
Romans 8:28
Even the hard stuff. Even the confusing stuff. Even the things that make absolutely no sense right now.
I remember going through a season where everything was falling apart. I was praying, fasting, doing all the “right” things, but things just kept getting worse. I started questioning if God even cared. But looking back now? I can see how He was redirecting me, protecting me from things I didn’t even know were harmful, and preparing me for something better.
This verse doesn’t promise that everything will FEEL good or make sense in the moment. It promises that God is actively working it ALL together for your good. So trust the process, even when it’s painful. He’s building something you can’t see yet.
8. The Lord will fight for me; I need only to be still.
Exodus 14:14
Okay, I’m a natural problem-solver. When something goes wrong, my first instinct is to FIX IT, control it, or figure it out on my own. But God keeps teaching me that some battles aren’t mine to fight.
This verse was spoken to the Israelites when they were literally trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army. They couldn’t fight their way out. They couldn’t run. All they could do was trust God to fight for them. And He DID.
If you’re in a situation right now where you’ve done everything you can do, it’s time to rest. God is fighting for you, and His victory is guaranteed.
9. God will supply all my needs according to His riches in glory.
Philippians 4:19
There have been moments when I had no idea how things were going to work out, financially, emotionally, spiritually. But every single time, God provided. Not always in the way I expected, but always in the way I needed.
This verse reminds me that God’s supply doesn’t come from my bank account, my job, or my abilities. It comes from His riches in glory, which means it’s literally LIMITLESS. Whatever you need in 2026, strength, provision, wisdom, peace, God has more than enough, and He WILL supply it.
10. His grace is sufficient for me, and His power is made perfect in my weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:9
This is THE verse God whispered to me when I felt like I was completely failing as a believer. I kept falling into the same sin, struggling with the same doubts, feeling like I wasn’t making ANY progress. I thought God needed me to be stronger, better, more consistent. But He said, “My grace is sufficient.” I don’t have to be perfect.
I don’t have to have it all together. His power actually shows up MOST in my weakness. So when you feel weak, don’t despair. That’s literally where His strength shines brightest.
11. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1
I love the imagery here. Sheep are completely dependent on their shepherd for literally everything, food, water, protection, direction. They can’t survive on their own. And honestly? Neither can we.
This verse isn’t about having tons of money or getting everything we want. It’s about having everything we NEED because we have HIM. When God is your shepherd, you don’t lack peace. You don’t lack provision. You don’t lack purpose. You have Him, and that’s honestly more than enough.
12. God has plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
When this verse was written, the Israelites were in exile, far from home, wondering if God had completely forgotten them. But God sent this message through Jeremiah to remind them that He had a plan, and it was GOOD.
If you’re in a season right now where it feels like nothing is moving, like you’re stuck or forgotten, remember this: God’s plans for you are good. He hasn’t forgotten you. He’s preparing something you can’t see yet, and it’s going to be worth the wait.
Purpose & Calling
13. Before I was formed in the womb, God knew me and set me apart.
Jeremiah 1:5
Let me tell you something: your life has ALWAYS had purpose. God didn’t wait to see how your life turned out before deciding if you were worthy of a calling. He knew you before your first breath. Before your first heartbeat. Before you made your first mistake. And He set you apart for a purpose that only YOU can fulfill.
I used to think my purpose was something I had to discover or earn, but this verse taught me that my purpose existed before I was even born. You’re not behind. You’re not too late. You’re right on time because God has been preparing you for this moment your ENTIRE life.
14. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
I’ve leaned on this verse SO many times when I felt completely inadequate. When I started mentoring young people, I remember thinking, “Who am I to teach anyone? I’m still figuring things out myself.” But this verse reminded me that it’s not about MY ability, it’s about HIS strength working through me.
Whatever God is calling you to in 2026, don’t let fear or insecurity stop you. He wouldn’t call you to it if He wasn’t going to equip you for it. Period.
15. God began a good work in me, and He will carry it to completion.
Philippians 1:6
This is literally my life verse. On the days when I feel like I’m not growing fast enough, when I see the same struggles showing up over and over, this verse reminds me that God isn’t finished with me yet. He’s still working on me, shaping me, refining me. And He won’t stop until the work is complete.
You’re not a finished product, and that’s OKAY. You’re a work in progress, and God is faithful to complete what He started.
16. My steps are ordered by the Lord.
Psalm 37:23
There have been so many seasons when I had absolutely no idea where I was going or what God was doing. I felt like I was just wandering aimlessly with no direction.
But this verse reassures me that even when I don’t see the path clearly, God is ordering my steps. He’s directing me, even in the detours.
Even in the delays. If you’re unsure about your next step right now, trust that God is guiding you. Every step you take in faith is a step in the right direction.
17. I am called to walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
I’m the kind of person who likes to have a PLAN. I want to know exactly how things will unfold before I take the first step.
But faith doesn’t work that way.
Faith means trusting God even when you can’t see what’s ahead. It means taking the next step without knowing where it leads. And honestly? That’s terrifying. But it’s also freeing. Because when you walk by faith, you’re not carrying the burden of figuring everything out. You’re just trusting the One who already knows the way.
18. God has given me a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7
When anxiety creeps in or when fear tries to paralyze me, I speak this verse over myself. God didn’t give me a spirit of fear.
He gave me POWER, strength to face whatever comes.
He gave me LOVE, the ability to show grace to myself and others.
And He gave me a sound mind, clarity and peace even when everything feels chaotic.
If fear is trying to convince you that you can’t handle what’s ahead, remind yourself: you have the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.
Strength & Courage
19. I will not fear, for God is with me. I will not be dismayed, for He is my God.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear has this way of making us feel completely isolated, like we’re facing everything on our own. But this verse reminds me that I’m NEVER alone. God is with me in every situation, the scary ones, the uncertain ones, the overwhelming ones.
He’s not watching from a distance; He’s right here, holding me up when I feel like I’m about to fall. Whatever you’re facing in 2026, you don’t have to face it alone. God is with you, and His presence changes EVERYTHING.
20. The joy of the Lord is my strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
I used to think strength came from discipline, willpower, or just pushing through on my own. But this verse taught me that true strength comes from JOY, not the temporary happiness that depends on everything going right, but the deep, unshakable joy that comes from knowing God.
When I’m completely exhausted and don’t have the strength to keep going, His joy becomes my strength. It’s not about forcing a smile or pretending everything is fine. It’s about finding joy in His presence and letting that joy fuel you.
21. I am strong and courageous because the Lord my God is with me wherever I go.
Joshua 1:9
God spoke this to Joshua when he was about to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. It was a MASSIVE responsibility, and Joshua was probably terrified. But God didn’t tell him to be strong because he was capable. He told him to be strong because GOD was with him.
The same is true for you. You don’t have to muster up courage on your own. God’s presence is what makes you brave. Wherever He leads you, He goes WITH you.
22. When I am weak, then I am strong, because His power rests on me.
2 Corinthians 12:10
Paul wrote this after asking God THREE TIMES to remove his “thorn in the flesh,” and God said NO. Instead, God told him, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
I don’t know what your weakness is, maybe it’s insecurity, fear, anxiety, or a struggle you can’t seem to overcome. But here’s what I DO know: your weakness doesn’t disqualify you. It actually positions you to experience God’s power in a way strength never could.
So stop seeing your weakness as a problem. It’s an invitation for God to show up.
23. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world.
1 John 4:4
When I’m facing spiritual attacks, when the enemy is whispering lies, when everything feels like it’s falling apart, this verse reminds me that the God living INSIDE me is greater. Greater than fear. Greater than anxiety. Greater than temptation. Greater than any weapon formed against me.
The battle isn’t even close. God has already won, and His Spirit lives in YOU.
Peace & Rest
24. I cast all my anxieties on Him, because He cares for me.
1 Peter 5:7
This verse is literally an invitation to let it GO. God isn’t asking you to be strong enough to carry everything. He’s asking you to trust Him enough to hand it over.
Whatever you’re carrying today, the worry about your future, relationships, school, work, finances, cast it on Him. Not because you’re weak, but because He cares for you and He’s strong enough to handle it.
25. God gives me peace that surpasses all understanding.
Philippians 4:7
I’ve experienced this kind of peace before, and it’s honestly unexplainable. It’s the kind of peace that shows up in the middle of absolute chaos, when everything around you is falling apart, but inside, you’re calm.
It doesn’t make sense logically, but it’s REAL. That’s God’s peace. It doesn’t depend on your circumstances being perfect. It guards your heart and mind even when life is messy. If you’re anxious about 2026, ask God for His peace. It won’t remove the storm, but it will keep you steady in the middle of it.
26. I will be still and know that He is God.
Psalm 46:10
This is honestly the hardest one for me to practice. I’m always doing something, always moving, always trying to make progress. But God keeps reminding me to be STILL. Not because there’s nothing to do, but because He is God, and I’m not. Being still is an act of trust. It’s saying, “God, I don’t have to control this. You’ve got it.”
So if you’re exhausted from striving, from trying to hold everything together, STOP. Be still. Let God be God. He’s got you, and He’s got this.
How to Use These Biblical Affirmations
Okay, so you’ve got all these affirmations. Now what? Here’s how to actually USE them:
1. Speak them out loud.
Seriously. Don’t just read them in your head. There’s actual POWER in speaking God’s Word over your life. Declare them.
2. Choose one affirmation per day.
You don’t have to memorize all 26 at once (that’s overwhelming). Just pick one each day and let it sink deep into your heart throughout the day.
3. Write them down.
Put them on sticky notes around your house, in your journal, on your phone’s lock screen. Let truth surround you everywhere you look.
4. Pray them back to God.
Turn these affirmations into prayers. Like, “God, thank You that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Help me actually believe this today.”
5. Share them with others.
Encourage a friend who needs to hear truth today. Send them an affirmation. Speak life over each other.
A Final Word
Listen, I need you to hear this: the words you speak over yourself MATTER.
If you’ve been listening to lies, about who you are, what you’re worth, whether God still loves you, it’s time to replace them with truth.
If you’ve been carrying shame and guilt like a backpack full of bricks, it’s time to declare your identity in Christ.
If you’ve been exhausted from trying to earn God’s love through perfect performance, it’s time to rest in what He’s already done.
2026 doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. You don’t have to have it all together to start speaking truth over your life. You just have to be willing to agree with God about who you are and who He is.
So speak these affirmations. Write them. Pray them. Believe them.
Because they’re not just words, they’re the truth God has been waiting for you to embrace.
Let’s make 2026 a year where we stop believing the lies and start standing firm in the truth.
Which affirmation do you need most right now? Drop the number in the comments and let’s speak truth together.
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