My daughter is nearing her teen years and there are so many voices willing to tell her what to think about herself. I wanted to encourage her to know who God says she is, so I wrote out this list of 36 affirmations from the Bible for teen girls and woman to build character and know their worth and value. The statements are all based on the truths found in the books of Ephesians and Proverbs 31.

If you want to follow affirmation guru advice: you can place this list in your bathroom and read them while you look in the mirror in the morning and at night.

Ephesians 1-3

I am chosen. 

I am holy and blameless. 

I am God’s child. 

I am loved, forgiven, and redeemed. 

I am marked with the Holy Spirit.

I am someone worth being thankful for.

I am remembered.

I have hope.

I have the greatest riches in Jesus.

I have power and strength in God.

I am alive.

I am saved.

I have peace.

I have connection to God.

I am part of God’s holy temple.

I have the Holy Spirit of God inside me.

I am free.

I am confident.

Proverbs 31

I am a woman of noble character.

I am worth more than rubies.

I bring good and not harm to others.

I work hard.

I take care of my family.

I plan for the future.

I am able to do hard things.

I am generous and help others.

I am not afraid of trouble, but prepared for it.

I take care of my appearance.

I am creative and able to run a business.

I am strong and energetic.

I am valuable.

I have laughter and joy in my life.

I am responsible.

I speak words of wisdom.

I teach others with kindness.

I fear the Lord.