Scripture Affirmations for Doing Hard Things – Do Difficult Things

Life isn’t always easy, and following God doesn’t mean we’re exempt from hard things. In fact, Scripture is filled with stories of ordinary people who were called to do extraordinary things: build arks, face giants, speak truth to power, walk through fire, and lead nations through wilderness. They weren’t superheroes. They were believers who trusted a faithful God.

Maybe you’re standing at the edge of something that feels too big, too hard, or too costly. Maybe you’re tired, uncertain, or afraid. That’s okay. The Bible never promises ease, but it does promise help, strength, wisdom, grace, power.

The same God who helped David stand before Goliath, helped Esther speak before a king, and helped Paul endure prison is the God who stands with you today.

These affirmations are rooted in Scripture and in the real, raw journeys of those who did hard things with God’s help. Speak them with faith. Let the truth of God’s Word shape your mindset, fuel your courage, and strengthen your heart.

1. I can do hard things because God strengthens me.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

David faced Goliath with nothing but a sling and a few stones. Everyone else was afraid, but David declared his trust in God and won a victory no one expected (1 Samuel 17).

Affirmation: I may feel small like David, but I face my Goliaths with courage because Christ is my strength. I will not back down.

2. With God, the impossible becomes possible.

“For with God nothing will be impossible.” (Luke 1:37)

“Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’” (Mark 9:23)

Mary was told she would give birth to Jesus though she was a virgin. It was humanly impossible, but she responded, “Let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38).

Affirmation: Even when it doesn’t make sense, like Mary, I say “Yes, Lord.” What is impossible for me is possible with God.

3. God gives me wisdom and understanding to succeed.

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” (James 1:5)

“In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:3)

Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dream and advised on how to prepare Egypt for a coming famine. He had no formal trainingbut God gave him supernatural insight (Genesis 41).

Affirmation: When I don’t know what to do next, like Joseph, I trust God to fill me with divine wisdom for every decision.

4. God makes a way—even when there’s no way.

“Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19)

The Israelites were trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army, but God parted the sea, and made a way through what looked like a dead end (Exodus 14).

Affirmation: Even when I see no way out—financially, emotionally, or otherwise, I believe God is opening a path for me right now.

5. I have the mind of Christ to accomplish great things.

“For ‘who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?’ But we have the mind of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 2:16)

Nehemiah rebuilt the broken walls of Jerusalem in just 52 days despite strong opposition. He led with strategy and courage because he was in tune with God’s mind and mission (Nehemiah 2–6).

Affirmation: Like Nehemiah, I think clearly and lead confidently. God gives me strategy and mental strength for every task.

6. God uses my weakness as a platform for His power.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped.” (Psalm 28:7)

Paul faced physical and emotional struggles, which he called a “thorn in the flesh”. But he didn’t quit. He continued to preach, write, and build the church because God’s strength carried him (2 Corinthians 12).

Affirmation: My weakness will not define me. Like Paul, I rely on God’s strength when mine runs out.

7. I am anointed to overcome challenges.

“But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you.” (1 John 2:27)

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me.” (Luke 4:18)

Esther risked her life to save her people by going before the king without being summoned. In Persian law, anyone who entered the king’s inner court without an invitation could be put to death unless the king extended his gold scepter in mercy (Esther 4:11). Esther hadn’t been called for 30 days, yet she chose to act anyway, saying, “If I perish, I perish.” She walked in her calling and changed the fate of a nation (Esther 4:14).

Affirmation: Like Esther, I rise with courage, because I am anointed for this moment.

8. God fights for me. I will not be defeated.

“The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:14)

“If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)

When King Jehoshaphat was surrounded by enemy armies, he led his people in fasting and worship. God caused confusion among the enemies and gave Israel a miraculous victory (2 Chronicles 20).

Affirmation: I don’t panic, I praise. God is fighting battles I can’t see, and victory is mine.

9. God will finish what He started in me.

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6)

Noah built the ark over many decades, and faced mockery and doubt. Yet, he kept building until the work was done, and he and his family were saved (Genesis 6–9).

Affirmation: Even when progress feels slow, like Noah, I keep building. God will complete the work He started in me.

10. God equips me with strength for every challenge.

“He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.” (Isaiah 40:29)

“It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.” (Psalm 18:32)

Elijah, after a spiritual showdown on Mount Carmel, ran faster than a chariot with supernatural strength. God refreshed him when he felt burnt out and afraid (1 Kings 18–19).

Affirmation: Like Elijah, I receive supernatural strength to finish what I start. Weariness will not defeat me.

Prayerful Confession:

Father, I thank You that nothing is impossible for You. I declare that I am strengthened through Christ to accomplish every task before me. I have the wisdom, strength, and favor of God working in my life. You make a way where there seems to be no way, and I walk in Your power and grace. I trust You to guide me, fight for me, and perfect everything that concerns me. In Jesus’ name, I overcome every obstacle and succeed in every good work. Amen.