I believe...God's plan is coming to pass.
Father, I thank You that You have a great plan for my life, and You are bringing it to pass in Your perfect timing. I refuse to worry or be discouraged, because You have started a good work in me, and You are faithful to complete it.

You have not forgotten about me or changed Your mind about my divine destiny. I believe that You are ordering my steps and that I am walking out Your best plan for me. I know that all things are working together for my good because I love You, and I'm called according to Your purpose.

Scripture References:
  • Jeremiah 29:11
  • Philippians 1:6
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:24
  • Psalm 37:23
  • Romans 8:28

I believe...My joy comes from the Lord.
Father, You are the Source of my joy and security. I don't have to look to other people for fulfillment or happiness. The Greater One-Your Holy Spirit-lives in me, so every need in my life can be met, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I bathe my spirit in Your Word so that I know who I am in Christ Jesus, and I am complete in Him. You are my light and my salvation and my strength!

Scripture References:
  • Nehemiah 8:10
  • 1 John 4:4
  • Colossians 2:10
  • Psalm 27:1

I believe...I am free from jealousy and anger.
Thank You, Father, that as I delight myself in You, You are giving me the desires of my heart. I don't have to worry if others are being blessed, because I am being blessed, too! You are more than enough. I will not yield to jealousy, but will rejoice with others who are rejoicing. I resist jealousy and fear, and they must flee from me.

I put the past behind and look to my future with faith. I won't be afraid of the future or see myself with anything but God's best for me. I can be content in this season of my life because of the promises in Your Word!

Scripture References:
  • Psalm 37:4
  • James 4:7
  • 2 Timothy 1:7
  • Philippians 4:11

I believe...I am a blessing as I focus on God.
Father, thank You for helping me to fulfill the vision that You have placed in my heart. I am focusing my life on You. Put me in the right place at the right time with the right people doing the right thing. I want my life to bring You glory.

I'll not be selfish or allow my thoughts and my actions to be focused only on myself, but I will reach out to be a blessing and a help to those around me. I will put my hand to what needs to be done, and I know that You will reward me and not forget my labor of love.

Scripture References:
  • Acts 17:28
  • Deuteronomy 12:7
  • Hebrews 11:6
  • Hebrews 6:10

I believe...My words have power.
Father, thank You for ordering the steps of my life. I will stay in agreement with You and keep my words in line with Your Word. I will speak words of faith over my life, because I understand that life and death are in the power of my tongue and I know that faith is how things change. I refuse to be caught in the trap of self-pity.

I speak to discouragement and tell it to go, in Jesus' name. I call God's plan into my life, and I have whatsoever I say. I call those things which be not as though they were. I am full of joy by the words of my mouth!

Scripture References:
  • Mark 11:23
  • Romans 4:17
  • Proverbs 18:21
  • 1 John 5:4

I believe...I will marry the right person.
Father, thank You that I am led by Your Spirit, and You will lead and guide me to the person I'm to spend the rest of my life with. All the good ones aren't taken- You have the right mate just for me! I commit my way to You, and I trust You to bring us together. I will be guided by Your peace, and I will also listen to the good advice of godly people around me.

I hear Your voice clearly, and a stranger's voice I will not follow. I will not be unequally yoked together with an unbeliever. Thank You that as I pray and listen carefully to Your leading, the hidden things will be revealed. I believe that as I lean on, rely on, and trust in You, I will marry the right person!

Scripture References:
  • Psalm 37:5
  • Colossians 3:15 AMP
  • Proverbs 1:5; 3:5,6; 11:14; 12:15
  • John 10:5
  • 2 Corinthians 6:14
  • Mark 4:22

I believe...I can enjoy this season of life.
Father, thank You that this is the day You have made, I will rejoice and be glad in it! My joy is in You, and You are working Your plan in perfect timing. I will take advantage of this season of being single and devote more time to You.

I'll delight myself in seeking You, and I know You will reward me and give me the desires of my heart. I'll dedicate myself to being a blessing to others, and I know that when I help to make things happen for others, You can make things happen for me.

Scripture References:
  • Psalm 118:24
  • Ecclesiastes 3:11
  • 1 Corinthians 7:32-35
  • Psalm 37:4
  • Hebrews 11:6
  • Galatians 6:7

I believe...God is molding and preparing me.
Father, I submit myself to Your hand. Mold me and prepare me for my future mate. Help me to become the best me I can be. I won't get anxious or in a hurry, but I will diligently apply myself to improving in the areas You show me I need to work on.

Help me to grow spiritually and be committed to spiritual things so that You can complete the good work You have begun in me. Thank You for believing in me, Father, and for continuing to mold me into Your image every day.

Scripture References:
  • Jeremiah 18:6
  • Philippians 4:6 AMP
  • Proverbs 10:4; 22:29
  • Ephesians 4:15
  • Philippians 1:6
  • 2 Corinthians 3:18

I believe...I can resist temptation.
Father, when it comes to temptation in the area of sex, I declare that I am strong in You and the power of your might! I run away from fornication, in Jesus' name, just as Your Word says. I pray in the Spirit so that I will be built up and not enter into temptation. I will keep my body under.

I feed my spirit regularly on the Word of God so that my resistance is strong. With a strong spirit I can cast down imaginations and thoughts that don't glorify You. As an act of my will, I set my mind on what is good, honest, pure, virtuous, and praiseworthy.

Scripture References:
  • Ephesians 6:10
  • 1 Corinthians 6:18
  • 1 Corinthians 14:2
  • 1 Corinthians 9:27
  • Matthew 26:41
  • 2 Corinthians 26:41
  • Philippians 4:8

I believe...God is helping me.
Father, no matter what I'm going through, I know You are with me and You are helping me. Thank You that You will never fail me or leave me without support! My life is getting brighter and brighter, not dimmer and dimmer!

Thank You for holding me up and letting me lean on You whenever I need comfort. I have nothing to fear because You are always with me and always strengthening me. You are my refuge and my fortress, and I confidently trust in Your help at all times.

Scripture References:
  • Matthew 28:20
  • Hebrews 13:5 AMP
  • Proverbs 4:7,8
  • John 14:16-18
  • Isaiah 41:10 AMP
  • Psalm 91:2

I believe...God's love in me never fails.
Father, thank You that everywhere I go today, Your love is in me, and it casts all fear out of my life. That love draws people to me and makes me a blessing everywhere I go. It keeps me and guards me.

Because I am full of Your love, I am patient and kind today. I'm not proud or boastful or selfish. I'm not fretful, I don't hold a grudge, and I believe the best of everyone. Your love in me never, ever fails.

Scripture References:
  • Romans 5:5
  • 1 John 4:18
  • 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 AMP

Source: Single and Loving It by Kate McVeigh
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers