Skip to content

God is the Great I Am: Unlock the Power of 'I Am' Statements

MaryBeth Wimmer

Have you been taking the Lord’s name in vain?

As a Christian, I would assume your answer is no. But what if I told you that you might be doing just that? Let me explain.

Understanding the Lord’s Name

Our God goes by many names, but there is one name He gave Himself: YHWH, Jehovah, or Yahweh, which translates to "I AM." So, how are we Christians taking this name in vain?

The Power of 'I Am' Statements

The word "vain" means useless or not producing results. When you use the phrase "I am...," are your statements useful and productive? For example, do you ever drop something and say, “I am so clumsy”? Do those words add any value or produce a positive result?

The Biblical Perspective

You might think, “I can’t lie about myself.” But what if God tells you to say things that feel untrue? In Joel 3:10, God says, “Let the weak say I am strong.” Here, God instructs those who feel weak to declare, “I am strong.” Is this a lie? No, it’s a declaration of faith.

Personal Transformation Through Language

Since childhood, I struggled with coordination, often saying, “I am so clumsy.” After reading Joel 3:10, I decided to change my language. Consistently declaring, “I am coordinated,” transformed my competence and gracefulness over time. It wasn’t just a feeling; it was a genuine change.

More Biblical Examples

So that was one scriptural example yet God says “out of the mouth of 2 or more witnesses a thing shall be established.”  So let us look at the father of our faith, Abraham.  Only his name was not always Abraham, his name used to be Abram.

Biblical Examples of Name Changes

Consider Abram, whose name meant "exalted father." Without children, he was prepared to leave his wealth to his servant. But when God changed his name to Abraham, meaning "father of a multitude," it rewired his brain to see himself differently. Every introduction and call to him reinforced this new identity.

Biblical Affirmations

We can find numerous “you are” statements in the Bible and turn them into “I am” affirmations. For example, 1 Peter 2:9 says, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession...” From this verse, we can affirm:

  • I am chosen by God.
  • I am a royal priest.
  • I am holy.
  • I am one of God’s special people.
  • I am called into His light.

 

Agreeing with God’s Word

Some may view these affirmations as prideful, but if God says these things about you, agreeing with Him is an act of faith. Jesus only did and said what He saw and heard from the Father. As imitators of Jesus, our words should align with what God says.

Call to Action

Are you ready to transform your life through the power of 'I Am' statements? Start today by aligning your words with God’s truth and see how it changes your perspective and reality.

In His Grace,

MaryBeth Wimmer
MaryBeth Wimmer

MaryBeth Wimmer