Ok, just one chapter out of 1,189 in the bible. Philippians 4 has many affirmations we can write on our hearts to take on the character of God. Looking for an affirmation? Just go to Philippians 4 and search for one. Below are some of the variations that touched me. Lord, I am overwhelmed by your goodness may there be less of me and more of you. I do rejoice in Your word:
| 1 | NKJ | I stand fast in the Lord. |
| 4 | NKJ | I rejoice in the Lord always. |
| 4 | NKJ | I rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice! |
| 5 | NKJ | My gentleness is known to all men. |
| 5 | NKJ | My gentleness is known to all men, the Lord is at hand. |
| 5 | NIV | The Lord is near. |
| 5 | NLT | I am considerate in all that I do. |
| 6 | NKJ | I let my requests be known to God. |
| 6 | NKJ | With thanksgiving I let my requests be known to God. |
| 6 | NKJ | I have peace because in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, I let my requests be made known to God. |
| 6 | NLT | I pray about everything. |
| 6 | NLT | I thank God for all He has done. |
| 6 | GWT | In every situation I let God know what I need. |
| 7 | NIV | The peace of God guards my heart and mind. |
| 7 | NLT | I experience God’s peace. |
| 7 | NLT | God’s peace exceeds anything I can understand. |
| 7 | NLT | I live in Christ Jesus. |
| 7 | ISV | God’s peace goes far beyond anything I can imagine. |
| 7 | NKJ | The peace of God which surpasses all understanding guards my heart and mind through Christ Jesus. |
| 8 | NKJ | I meditate on things that are true. |
| 8 | NKJ | I think about things that are true. |
| 8 | NKJ | I meditate on things that are noble. |
| 8 | NKJ | I think about things that are honorable. |
| 8 | NKJ | I meditate on things that are just. |
| 8 | NASB | I think about what is right. |
| 8 | NKJ | I meditate on things that are pure. |
| 8 | NASB | I dwell on things that are pure. |
| 8 | NKJ | I meditate on things that are lovely. |
| 8 | GWT | I keep my thoughts on what is lovely. |
| 8 | NKJ | I meditate on things that are of good report. |
| 8 | NIV | I think about things that are admirable. |
| 8 | NKJ | I meditate on things that have virtue. |
| 8 | NKJ | I meditate on things that are praiseworthy |
| 8 | ESV | I keep my thoughts on things worthy of praise. |
| 9 | NIV | The God of peace is with me. |
| 9 | NASB | I practice the things I have learned. |
| 9 | NKJ | I have heard, learned and received the meditations of my heart from the example of Jesus and the God of peace is with me. |
| 10 | NKJ | I rejoice in the Lord greatly. |
| 10 | NLT | I praise the Lord. |
| 11 | NKJ | I am content in the Lord in lack and in plenty. |
| 11 | NIV | I am content whatever the circumstances. |
| 11 | NLT | I am content with whatever I have. |
| 12 | NIV | I have learned the secret to being content. |
| 12 | NLT | I have learned the secret to living in every situation. |
| 12 | GWT | I have learned the secret of how to live when I am full or when I am hungry. |
| 13 | NKJ | I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
| 13 | NIV | I can do everything through him who gives me strength. |
| 13 | NLT | For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength |
| 18 | NKJ | I receive gifts of a sweet smelling aroma and acceptable sacrifices well pleasing to God. |
| 19 | NIV | My God meets all my needs. |
| 19 | NASB | God will take care of all of our needs. |
| 19 | NKJ | My God supplies all of my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. |
| 20 | NIV | To our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 21 | NKJ | I greet all saints in Christ Jesus. |
| 23 | NKJ | The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is with us all. |
Oh, man. Can you find others? I apologize for this weird format today but I just didn’t know what else to do. Are you overwhelmed too? God is great. Sorry I could not choose one today and I pray one is right for you. We serve an amazing God. Please let me know of other affirmations you may have from Philippians 4 or if one of these touch you where you are today.
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
Tom,
Wow! I really don’t think a one of us has anything to add. You did all the heavy lifting!
Yep, I may have gone overboard here but you can kind of see how God is working here. God I pray You know what to do with these things and I pray Your word will be claimed and written on our hearts in a real a personal way! Have a great day Donald!