Tapping into the Divine Power of “I Am”

By Ember Pilati
@emerge_empowered
www.emergeempowered.org

I forgot an appointment for my child…”I am so stupid” pops into my mind. I lose my patience with a teenager and “I am not cut out for this” comes instantly to my thoughts. I am struggling with a relationship with a close family member and “I am a failure” slips easily from my lips. We use the phrase “I am…” on a daily basis, it pops into our minds instantly. It flows so easily out of our mouths, and we use the phrase without even thinking about it. But what follows those two little words matter immensely! 

When Moses asked Jehovah who he should say sent him as he freed the children of Israel, He chose that sacred phrase of “I AM” so the children of Israel would know that almighty Jehovah had sent him. He also declares Himself “The Great I AM” in D&C Sections 29 and 39. In D&C 101:16, He reassures the saints and then instructs them to “Be still and know that I am God.” This Phrase is clearly a divine phrase. 

During his time on earth, Jesus made many declarations of “I am.” By studying how the Savior used this phrase, we learn so much about how we can tap into the divine power of “I am.”  If you look closely, you will see that whenever Jesus Christ used the phrase “I am …” it was clearly a holy phrase. Here are a few references from the gospel of John:

I am the bread of life.
I am the light of the world.
I am the door.
I am the good shepherd.
I am the resurrection and the life.
I am the way, the truth, the life.
I am the vine.

In each of these instances, Jesus Christ used the phrase “I am…” to do two powerful things: 

1. To declare truth 
2. To affirm His identity. 

Are you using this phrase as the Savior taught?

We utilize powerful “I am” statements in the gospel.  As children we sing the joyful truth, “I am a child of God” and as young women we declare that “I am a beloved daughter of Heavenly Parents.”  Both of these examples also declare truth and affirm our identity!  If we can pattern our use of this phrase after the Savior, we can tap into His divine power in our everyday lives.  

Like most things in this life, this phrase can be used for good and evil.  Satan recognizes the power of “I am” and offers us lies to use after the phrase, things such as:

I am a failure.
I am not enough.
I am ugly.
I am worthless.
I am lazy.
I am weak.
I am mean.

And the list goes on and on. Satan wants us to be discouraged, believe his lies, and confuse us about our true divine identity. So he will offer us lies about who we truly are. However, if we will pattern our “I am…” statements after the Savior, we can tap into His divine power! 

Here are a few powerful “I Am” statements to practice thinking, saying out loud as affirmations, or using as journal prompts:

I am a divine soul.
I am valuable.
I am strong.
I am enough.
I am smart.
I am compassionate.
I am perfectly imperfect.
I am a creator.
I am lovable.
I am amazing.
I am capable.
I am beautiful.
I am one of a kind.

In Moroni 7:12 we learn that “everything that is good cometh of God and that which is evil cometh of the devil.” As we contrast these two lists, it is clear to see what “cometh of God” and what “cometh of the devil.”

We are already using “I am…” statements in our lives, let’s choose them consciously and use them as Jesus Christ taught us how; to declare truth and affirm our true and divine identities! 

You can use this powerful practice to remind you of your true identity and invite divine light into your life by either saying daily affirmations or as a journaling practice. I have found great power in a daily “I am” journaling practice. I write 3 statements declaring truth and affirming my true identity each day. I have watched as the power of I AM has come into my life and as I have been able to create who I desire to be by using this simple but powerful practice in my own life. Try it out, it just takes a few moments a day! When you invite the power of “I AM” into your life, you invite divine power to flow through you as you declare truth and affirm your identity!

Be still as you say these statements to yourself.

Be still as you trace them on paper.

Be still as you create your own “I Am” statements.

And be still as you accept them as your own.

Click here to print out our “I Am” hand-lettering statement printable, and share with a friend!

Ember Pilati is a Life & Relationship Coach, Podcaster, Speaker, Mother of 5 and Follower of Jesus Christ.  She empowers women to flourish in their lives and relationships through gospel centered coaching and self development. You can find her at www.emergeempowered.org or on Instagram @Emerge_Empowered or listen to her on your favorite podcast app “Emerge Empowered with Ember Pilati”

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