Are you an artist who’s a Christian and looking for positive Biblical encouragement from God’s Word? Wanting to encourage yourself in the Lord as you create art and build your art business? If so, you’re in the right place! Here’s the list of 50 encouraging Bible verses for artists from the NKJV version along with Biblical affirmations to decree over your life for each verse:
1. Renewing Your Mind
- Romans 12:2
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Affirmation: I am renewed in my mind and align my thoughts with God’s perfect will. - Ephesians 4:23
“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.”
Affirmation: My spirit and mind are constantly refreshed and renewed by God’s grace. - Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”
Affirmation: I focus on what is true, noble, and pure, allowing God’s peace to fill my heart and mind. - Colossians 3:2
“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.”
Affirmation: My mind is set on heavenly things, and I am guided by God’s eternal perspective.
2. Overcoming Self-Sabotage
- 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Affirmation: I am filled with power, love, and a sound mind, free from all fear. - Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
Affirmation: I trust in God completely, and He directs my every step. - Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
Affirmation: God hears me and delivers me from every fear, giving me peace and courage. - Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
Affirmation: I am strong and fearless because God is with me, upholding me with His righteous hand.
3. Success and God’s Plans for Your Life
- Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Affirmation: God has great plans for my life, full of hope and a bright future. - Proverbs 16:3
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.”
Affirmation: I commit my work to the Lord, and He establishes my thoughts and plans. - Psalm 37:4-5
“Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.”
Affirmation: As I delight in the Lord and commit my way to Him, He fulfills the desires of my heart. - Joshua 1:8
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
Affirmation: By meditating on God’s Word, I walk in prosperity and success in all I do.
4. Overcoming Difficulty
- John 16:33
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Affirmation: I am filled with peace and courage, knowing that Jesus has overcome the world. - Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.”
Affirmation: I am never alone; God is with me through every trial, and I will not be overcome. - Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Affirmation: God is my refuge and strength; He is always present to help me in times of need. - Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
Affirmation: All things are working together for my good because I love God and am called according to His purpose. - 2 Corinthians 12:9
“And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
Affirmation: God’s grace is sufficient for me, and His power is perfected in my weakness.
5. Having Faith and Hope
- Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Affirmation: I walk by faith, trusting in the unseen, knowing that God is faithful. - Romans 15:13
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Affirmation: I am filled with joy, peace, and abundant hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Isaiah 40:31
“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
Affirmation: As I wait on the Lord, my strength is renewed, and I soar like an eagle. - 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
Affirmation: I walk by faith, not by what I see, trusting in God’s guidance. - Psalm 33:18
“Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy.”
Affirmation: God’s eyes are on me, and I place my hope in His unfailing mercy. - Psalm 42:11
“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”
Affirmation: My hope is in God, and I will praise Him, for He is my help and my joy. - Lamentations 3:22-23
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
Affirmation: God’s mercies are new every morning, and His faithfulness to me is great.
6. Creativity and Inspiration
- Exodus 35:31-32
“And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship, to design artistic works, to work in gold and silver and bronze.”
Affirmation: I am filled with God’s Spirit, wisdom, and creativity to design and create beautiful works of art. - Proverbs 22:29
“Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown men.”
Affirmation: I excel in my work, and God brings me before great opportunities. - Psalm 90:17
“And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us; yes, establish the work of our hands.”
Affirmation: God’s beauty is upon me, and He establishes the work of my hands. - Isaiah 64:8
“But now, O Lord, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You our potter; and all we are the work of Your hand.”
Affirmation: I am the work of God’s hands, shaped and molded by His perfect design. - Ecclesiastes 9:10
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might.”
Affirmation: I give my best effort in everything I do, knowing that my work honors God. - Proverbs 3:6
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
Affirmation: I acknowledge God in all my ways, and He directs my paths with clarity. - Psalm 19:1
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.”
Affirmation: My art declares the glory of God, reflecting His handiwork in creation. - Genesis 1:27
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”
Affirmation: I am created in God’s image, with the ability to create and reflect His beauty. - Genesis 1:31
“Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good.”
Affirmation: What I create is good, for it reflects the creativity of my Creator.
7. Walking with God in Daily Life
- Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Affirmation: God’s Word guides me, lighting my path every step of the way. - Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
Affirmation: I trust in the Lord with all my heart, and He directs my steps with wisdom. - Isaiah 30:21
“Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left.”
Affirmation: I hear God’s voice guiding me, and I walk confidently in His way. - Galatians 5:25
“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
Affirmation: I live and walk in the Spirit, guided by God’s presence in my daily life. - Micah 6:8
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Affirmation: I walk humbly with God, doing justice and loving mercy in all I do. - Psalm 16:11
“You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Affirmation: God shows me the path of life, and in His presence, I find fullness of joy. - Colossians 2:6
“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.”
Affirmation: I walk in Christ, rooted and built up in my faith. - Psalm 23:3
“He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”
Affirmation: God restores my soul and leads me in paths of righteousness for His glory. - Ephesians 5:8
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.”
Affirmation: I walk as a child of light, reflecting God’s love and truth in the world.
8. Strength and Perseverance
- Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Affirmation: I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength and power. - Isaiah 40:29
“He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.”
Affirmation: God gives me strength and power, even when I feel weak. - 2 Chronicles 15:7
“But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!”
Affirmation: I am strong, and my work is rewarded by God’s grace. - Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Affirmation: I am strong and courageous because God is with me, and He will never leave me. - 1 Corinthians 16:13
“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.”
Affirmation: I stand firm in my faith, brave and strong in the Lord. - Isaiah 41:13
“For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’”
Affirmation: God holds my hand and helps me, so I have no fear. - Psalm 18:32-33
“It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of deer, and sets me on my high places.”
Affirmation: God arms me with strength and sets me on high places, making my way perfect. - 2 Corinthians 4:16
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.”
Affirmation: I do not lose heart because my inner self is being renewed daily by God’s Spirit.
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