In a previous post, we talked about the power of your words to co-create your life with God. Today, we are going to talk about the power of I am. The phrase "I am" is particularly potent, acting as a catalyst for personal growth and manifestation. These two simple words can shape our reality and influence our self-perception in profound ways.

Now this is scripturally based, but it's also well known in the world of manifestation and in the arenas of personal development and spiritual growth as well. Louise Hay, the grandmother of affirmations, is infamous for saying that whatever you say following I am, you create in your life.

The Bible says in Proverbs: "Let the poor say, I am rich; let the weak say, I am strong."

So, whatever words you couple with I am, have even more creative power than just idle words that you speak. Every word that you speak, creates something. You co-create your life with God through your words, your thoughts, your deeds, and your actions and your attitudes.

This is nothing new. Pastor Joel Osteen has a book called The Power of I Am. Wayne Dyer talked about the power of I Am. 

Now, let's think about it in a way that's beneficial, that can help change your life, and help you live a more fulfilled life. Bob Proctor talked about writing a goal card that says, I am so happy and grateful now that… and you fill in the blank of what it is that you're creating in your life, what you want to become, whatever dream that's coming true for you. Keep this in mind when you're talking and when you're thinking about your life.

Put this into practice!

If you say, I'm tired. I am so tired. See how your body feels. Eventually your body's gonna feel tired. If you keep saying, I'm sick and tired, I'm sick and tired, I'm sick and tired, one of these days, you're gonna feel sick and tired. Whether it's emotionally or physically, or both.

Therefore, make I AM a powerful affirmation. I am well, I am healthy, I am strong, I am powerful, I am magical, I am infinite, I am love, I am loved, I am loving, I am kind, I am rich. I am rich in friends, I am rich in relatives. I am rich in consciousness. I am rich in whatever. It doesn't have to be money. It can be anything but money.

However, always include money! I am wealthy. I am financially secure. 

I have pages and pages of journal entries where I wrote I am affirmations, especially after the time my husband passed away and I was thrown into a world that I never wanted to exist in as being a single woman. I didn't know who I was at all. I used to laugh when I heard about people who had to go "find themselves." Well, I found myself trying to figure out who Pam really was and is. I would say those affirmations as I exercised...I am strong. I am powerful. I am beautiful. I am desirable. I am an anointed and successful author.

Again, you can use I Am statements for so many things. So, when you think about the life you want to create, and you think about the power of the words, couple I AM with whatever your dream is.

Think about the little engine that could. He always said, I think I can, I think I can.

​I am gives you that same power.
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If your dream is to be a successful artist, I am a successful artist. I am an anointed and successful artist. I am capable of doing this.

Students out there, if you're facing challenges with your work or your finals or exams or whatever: I am smart. I am capable of understanding this. I am capable of learning this.

Gentlemen, I am strong. I am powerful. I am healthy.

Think about your health. Are you healthy? Do you want to be healthier? I am healed. I am healthy. I am whole. I am complete.

If you're having problems with self-esteem or self-worth: I am gorgeous. I am beautiful. I am desirable.  I am worthy. I am worthy to receive. I am unique. I am special.

Whatever, make your ‘I AM’ statements positive. Make them strong and powerful and watch your life change.

Something to think about...
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In a previous blog post, we talked about Self-Care. Today we’re going to discuss Self-Love.

Some people think self-love and self-care are the same thing but that’s not necessarily true. Many take care of their health–eat clean, exercise, limit alcohol and sugar intake, etc.–and yet still hate their bodies or have a list of character flaws a mile long.

In other words, their internal dialogue is far less than loving toward themselves.

Now, by self-love I don’t mean cocky, arrogant or conceited, but a healthy love of Who you are. And who you are is a perfect soul in an imperfect body and imperfect world.

What do you see, and say, when you look in the mirror? Are you loving and appreciative of the body you’ve been blessed with or disgusted and disapproving?

WHY?

Who says what’s good or bad about the vessel that houses your soul?

We have allowed the opinions of everyone and everything outside of us to determine our worth!

Jesus said we should, “love your neighbor as yourself.” But how can we love our neighbor if we don’t even like ourselves?

So, how can we cultivate Self-Love?

One way is to simply close your eyes, place your hand over your heart and breathe in, “love.”

Another, is to say, “I love you,” instead of just breathing in the feeling of love.

One of the best ways is to look in the mirror at yourself, put your hand over your heart, and say, “I love you.”

If professing your love for/to yourself feels too icky, start by complimenting yourself. Hey Gorgeous (or handsome). You look good today. I really like your smile or that dress you’re wearing. That color looks good on you!

When you begin cultivating self-love, you may feel resistance in your body but if you’ll stick with the practice, I promise you will develop a healthy sense of love, kindness, and compassion for the vessel in which your soul resides.

Something to think about!
PamT
Coaching in PJs™
“Inspirational with an Edge!” ™

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Many people today don’t realize the power of spoken (or written) words.  But think about it…God spoke the world into existence. The Bible says that “the power of life and death are in the tongue, and they that indulge in it shall eat the fruit thereof” meaning that our words will bring life or death (negative or positive) into our lives.
 
It also says that “as a man think in his heart so he is” giving evidence that there is even power in thoughts which are merely unspoken words. 
 
Genesis says that God’s word will not return void but will accomplish what He intended (paraphrased). The same is true for us! I believe we co-create our life with God through our thoughts, words, actions and attitudes.
 
One of my all-time favorite ministers of God’s word, Joyce Meyer, made a statement one day that changed my life and challenged my way of thinking. She said, “hurling words of judgment is equivalent to stoning in the Old Testament.” 
 
WOW what a concept! We’ve all heard the old saying about sticks and stones, but I think we all know the truth about that one. Words can cut. Worse than any stick or stone can bruise flesh, hurtful words can cut hearts and bruise souls. Even via the Internet love, gentleness, kindness and patience or anger and sarcasm can be shown in our choice of words and tone of emails and messages. 
 
So how can we change the circumstances in our lives with our words?
 
First, we must become aware of our thoughts. Most of the thoughts we think then speak aloud are based on generations of opinions we’ve been programmed to believe since the moment of conception. Perhaps even longer if you look at how the elders in your life think, speak and act. Once you catch the negative, unkind or unhealthy thought, switch it in your mind then speak aloud what you want to believe, think and feel.
 
Next, pay attention to the conversations going on around you and do not participate in those that aren’t positive, compassionate or uplifting. When possible, change the subject and if you can’t, simply excuse yourself.
 
Life is a mirror and people reflect to us something within us that needs to be healed and transmuted or show us where we’ve grown and changed. This doesn’t mean to be prideful or boastful when you find you’ve changed a negative thinking/speaking habit LOL!
 
Thirdly, one of the best and easiest ways to change your negative thoughts/words is gratitude. Find something positive, something to be grateful for in every circumstance, situation and relationship. Focus and build on that and see what happens.
 
As human beings we have the ability to speak good (life) or bad (death) into our lives and circumstances and to call those things that be not as though they are. Even our health! The next time you start complaining about your body, remember this: Every cell in your body is a living organism. They hear what you say and go forth to create your reality out of and around those words.                                                                                                                                                          
If you’re constantly ‘hating’ on something, that thing will never change!
 
So, let us think about what we say, either in person or in the written word and may we always remember; pleasing words are like honeycomb, sweetness to the taste and health to the body for both the speaker and the recipient of words. (Prov.16:24)
 
Something to think about...
PamT
"Coaching in Pj's" ™
“Inspirational with an Edge!” ™
 
This article is expanded from my YouTube video found HERE.