How to speak life with these 10 powerful “I CAN ” proclamations
How to speak life:
I woke up this morning with a heavy heart. Some reoccurring bad dreams have been bothering my sleep. Sadness often wants to suffocate me and discouragement wants to befriend me at unexpected times. We must speak life during the good and the bad times.
As I walked into the kitchen I was welcoming by a pile of unwashed dishes from the previous day. My triplets woke up way too early and each of them demanded for my attention. My house was a mess and I whispered, “Lord , I cannot do any of these by myself. Hold my hand.”
The Devil whispered ” the Lord cannot hear you.” Suddenly, my kids started to tug my. They wanted me to pick up the magnet that fell off the refrigerator and put it back. As I picked up the magnet , I glanced over the words and it began to SPEAK LIFE into my weary soul.
When God speaks life
I have had memorized this verse at a very young age and even underlined them with highlighters in my Bible. But it breathed life more than ever today. This is exactly how powerful and comforting God’s Word is , my dear friend.
It speaks life at the very second we need healing and strength. Many of you are going to nod your head and tell me that they have read this verse so many times. Here it goes : the verse magnet on my fridge.
I
CAN
DO
ALL
THINGS
THROUGH
CHRIST
WHO
STRENGTHENS
ME.
The very strength I needed today to do my daily chores, to care of my triplets who are toddlers, to manage my home, to speak life over the echoes of my past hurts, and to kneel and give my burdens to the Lord.
This verse from Philippians 4:13 strengthened me to write this post so that it can speak life to your soul as well.
The Enemy’s Voice :
Are you dreading the upcoming holidays because of your losses or past hurts?
Each day , maybe you are reminded by the Devil of what you cannot do and will never achieve.
Job assignments, pending vacations, flaring joint pains, empty womb and an empty nest makes you feel that you are just a hot mess.
The Devil wants to overwhelm your thoughts, but Jesus wants you to overcome them by His strength.
The Enemy wants you to run away from your daily responsibilities and be filled with anger and discontent, but Jesus wants you to be filled with joy in your everyday. Fulfilling our God giving responsibilities is how God set an example as well.
Satan wants to bring chaos and gloom but Jesus wants you and I to speak life and breathe in peace.
Dear Reader,
What is pulling you back from experiencing freedom and joy today?
Do you find yourself stuck in the mundane things and unhappy each day?
Here are 10 Powerful ‘I can” proclamations from the Bible to declare and speak life :
1.I CAN DO ALL THINGS BECAUSE OF THE STRENGTH AND GRACE GRANTED TO ME :
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians 4:13
And He said to me , ” My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
2. I CAN RUN WITH ENDURANCE BECAUSE YAHWEH MAKES ME STAND ON HIGH PLACES.
The LORD GOD is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me walk upon mine high places. Habakkuk 3:19
3. I CAN SLEEP IN PEACE BECAUSE MY GOD WILL WATCH OVER ME AND MY LOVED ONES.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makes me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8
4. I CAN WALK THROUGH THE DARKEST VALLEY BECAUSE GOD PROMISES TO NEVER LEAVE ME ALONE.
yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. Psalm 23 :4
When though goest out to battle against thine enemies, and sets horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them : for the Lord thy God is with thee , which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. Deuteronomy 20:1
5. I CAN REJOICE BECAUSE THE LORD HAS DEALT BOUNTIFULLY WITH ME.
For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. Psalm 116:8
6. I CAN FORGET MY PAINFUL PAST BECAUSE THE LORD PROMISES TO DO A NEW THING IN MY LIFE.
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing : now it shall spring forth: shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18,19
7. I CAN HIDE IN THE CLEFT OF THE ROCK BECAUSE GOD WILL FIGHT MY BATTLES FOR ME.
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me : he shall set me up upon a rock. Psalm 27:5
8. I CAN PUT MY TRUST IN CHRIST EVEN WHEN MY OWN ABANDONS AND REJECTS ME.
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up. Psalm 27:10
Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. Isaiah 49:15
9. I CAN REST AND WAIT ON THE LORD PATIENTLY FOR MY EXPECTATION COMES FROM HIM.
My soul , wait thou only upon God: for my expectation is from him Psalm 62:5
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prosperity in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass Psalm 37:7
10. I CAN SING BEFORE GOD AND NOT BE OVERWHELMED WITH LIFE:
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. Psalm 40:3
But let all those that put their trust in their rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defends them : let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Psalm 5:11
(all of the verses are from the King James version )
Is there a “I CAN ” statement that lifted your spirits today?
Do you thing ” We CAN do anything apart from the Lord’s guidance?
I pray these proclamations will continue to encourage you in the ups and downs of your life.
Diana
Tami Gaupp
November 4, 2017 at 9:35 amThanks for sharing, Diana! I loved reading the 10 -I Can statements & scriptures, and how God spoke to you and strengthened you for your day. We all need it! ❤️ Hugs!
Diana
November 4, 2017 at 9:43 amI am so glad you loved these 10 statements as well:) Yes, we all need it in our lives each moment . Blessed weekend!
Christina Price
November 4, 2017 at 10:15 amI liked number 9 the best. While it is hard to be patient and wait on the Lord, it is comforting to know that He gave us the desires of our hearts.
Diana
November 5, 2017 at 2:10 pmHey Christina, number 9 is definitely a personal one. Only the Lord can fulfill our expectations as we patiently wait on Him.
Blessings
Shalini Samuel
November 4, 2017 at 11:44 amLate answers from God..
Helps to earn many things within an individual… Beautiful experiencing time to know his ways n will…..
Diana
November 5, 2017 at 2:11 pmHey Shalini, delays are never denials from God. We experience strong faith by waiting upon the Lord ,right?
Thank you for visiting me sweet girl and for your comments:)
Elisheba
November 4, 2017 at 4:17 pmWow!such an encouragement especially 1,2,5 and 9.habakkuk 3.19 is my favorite verse.it’s a fact that we many times feel low n down,but these 10 I can do strengthens
God bless you abundantly and use you like this more wonderfully to spread God’s love in this manner
Mihaela Echols
November 4, 2017 at 6:49 pmVery powerful! God is so good. Pinning this for sure!
Diana
November 5, 2017 at 2:13 pmMichaela, what a beautiful angelic name you have:) Thank you for pinning and for your blessed comments
Melissa
November 4, 2017 at 10:34 pmOh Diana I needed these! This week has been hard with Satan trying to pull be backward. I have submersed myself in verses, prayer, and songs all week to combat the negative thoughts and doubt. This has been a great addition. I shared on my facebook page!
Diana
November 5, 2017 at 2:15 pmMelissa, I can totally understand how stressful life can be especially with our enemy adding more fuel . I am so glad God’s Word strengthened you once again through this post.
I can do all things through Christ . Amen
Jennifer
November 6, 2017 at 7:39 amThank you for sharing these amazing truths; I needed these this morning as the enemy is working over time right now, but my God is bigger, and through Christ I can over come this, God bless you. I saw your link this morning at the Modest Monday Link Up.
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:15 amJennifer , God is much bigger and stronger than the storms the enemy will try to bring into your life. Trust HIM with His Word and specially these verses that can speak life into your soul.
Thank you for visiting me
Lesley
November 6, 2017 at 7:53 amI loved this post, Diana! Voice is my word for the year, and I have thought a lot about speaking life to others but not really considered speaking it to my own soul like this. I love all the verses you highlight but I think numbers 3 and 9 are particularly relevant for me right now. Thanks for sharing this!
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:16 amLesley, I am so glad to hear that “voice” was your word for this year. But isn’t it the best when the Lord reminds you that you should speak life into your own life as well?
Praise God for that.
Blessings
Julie
November 6, 2017 at 9:17 amDiana- what a great list to pick us up when we’re weary! I need to speak positivity and God’s truth to myself often!
Sharing this!
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:18 amJulie, you are so right about speaking these truths into your own lives every day. How often we forget that God wants to revive us through His Word
Alice Walters
November 7, 2017 at 6:32 amDear Diana, I pray that as you immersed yourself in God’s word to gather these encouraging Scriptures that you were encouraged also. I believe one of the times the Lord is closest to us is when we use our pain to minister to others. Prayers that God will open doors to new relationships.
Diana
November 7, 2017 at 8:42 amThank you so much for your kind words. It definitely spoke encouragement to my soul. I am so glad to have you visit me today and also comment.
Adrienne Terrebonne
November 7, 2017 at 7:08 amI love these so much! Thank you for sharing these powerful statements. Visiting from #raralinkup
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:21 amAdrienne , I praise the Lord that He lifted you up with these verses today. love you name ,by the way 🙂
Timberley @ Living Our Priorities
November 8, 2017 at 10:04 amI can rest and wait is my favorite. Great post, pinned to share with our Living Our Priorities community. Stopping by from By His Grace Bloggers.
anne - onedeterminedlife
November 8, 2017 at 11:26 amThank you so much for this list! The devil does have a good time attacking me and I need all the weapons I can to attack his lies.
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:25 amAnne, thank you for visiting me today. Yes, the Devil definitely wants to wear us out but the Lord’s Word is much stronger to lift us up.
Tiffany Montgomery
November 8, 2017 at 11:33 amWhat a beautiful list. I have been needing something like this as I battle through anxiety. Thank you for sharing it!
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:26 amTiffany, I have prayed for you today as you battle anxiety. It can cripple our life and I am so glad these verses spoke life over your anxieties.
nicci
November 8, 2017 at 12:32 pmLove this, pinning !
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:27 amThank you, Nicci for pinning this today. Blessings
Becca Starks
November 8, 2017 at 7:12 pmThese are so great! There is such power in speaking the word over our lives! Thank you for your heart to share His affirmations with us!
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:31 amBecca, thank you for your kind comment. I am so glad this divine message lifted your spirits up and blessed you today
Heidi
November 8, 2017 at 8:14 pmSuch powerful statements! I need to remind myself to say I CAN! 🙂
Hilary
November 8, 2017 at 9:54 pmIndeed! Life and death lies in the power of our tongues. A needed reminder that God provides all we need in His word for all situations that we may come upon. Thanks for sharing!
Melissa
November 9, 2017 at 3:14 pmYes! Needed this today! THANK YOU!
KellyRBaker
November 10, 2017 at 3:47 pmLove this, Diana! The Word never returns void!
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:44 amSweet Friend, so glad this post encouraged you. God’s Word can never return empty for it has the power to revive and restore
Tami Qualls
November 11, 2017 at 8:59 pmI like how all the “cans” connect to our God above. Thank you for contributing to Literacy Musing Mondays.
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:47 amTami, I cannot write any uplifting word if it didn’t connect to ur Lord Jesus. Without Him, we are nobody. Thank you so much for visiting me today
Lori Schumaker
November 12, 2017 at 6:09 pmAMEN, AMEN, and
AMEN!
♥
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:49 amLori, ♥♥♥
thank you for visiting me once again. I am so glad this post blessed you indeed.
Amen to HIS WORD
Mary Hill
November 13, 2017 at 6:36 amThese versus are so uplifting. I loved this post so much that I selected it as my favorite for the #LMMLinkup this week. Thanks for sharing.
Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:51 amMary, sister in Christ, I am so humbled and glad to hear that you loved this post. Thank you so much for featuring it at the #LMML link up this week
♥♥♥
Blessings to you and to your family
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Diana
November 13, 2017 at 9:20 amReatta, your comment was so encouraging for me. It is so important to be filled first before we pour out to others. Let us continue to fill our lives with His Promises, and Word so that even the Devil will tremble
Blessings and much prayers as you continue to glorify God
sue
November 23, 2017 at 8:05 amHoney! Anyone with triplets needs three refrigerator magnets (and when teenagers, three refrigerators!) Wonderful post – will share.
Helena
December 4, 2017 at 6:16 pmChristmas can be hard when you are far from extended family. Christmas movies where the character finally get home after many obstacles use to make me cry. Just a airport scene and I was crying.
I have learned home is where my kids and husband is.
Diana
December 4, 2017 at 8:35 pmHome is where my kids and husband is. I agree 100% with you. I am also away from extended family this year .
Ester
January 2, 2018 at 2:51 pmHello Diana…This evening I received a scipture card you posted ..New Beginings on my mobile phone..It had the most profound scriptures on it…I decided then to google your website and oh my word..what a wealth of powerful thoughts and scriptures..Just read the “I can”..wow awesome…I am uplifted ..encouraged..
God bless your ministry..
Diana
January 2, 2018 at 4:18 pmThank you Ester for following up on that scripture card and visiting my site. That means a lot to hear that you were abundantly encouraged and blessed. Happy happy New year in Christ
Juanita Deloris
March 13, 2018 at 10:07 pmWhat a wonderful post. Such a helpful reminder use the Word of God to fight when overwhelm makes us want to run away or quit altogether. Thanks for sharing.
Diana
March 17, 2018 at 1:56 pmBlessings Juanita ! Speaking life over our anxieties and overwhelming moments using the Word of God is the best weapon
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November 19, 2018 at 5:10 pmTotally loved this and wrote it down in my journal. I pray that I always remember them when I need them the most. I’ll try to add a few to my list to make it more personal, number 6 hit home. Blessings from across the Atlantic
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November 19, 2018 at 11:59 pmI am so glad this post blessed you. The Lord put it in my heart in one of my low times . Speaking life is so important . Stay blessed Charris
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