Create a sermon from the following text using the King James version of the Bible as a reference

• The message emphasizes the biblical principle that words have power to bring life or death (Proverbs 18:21).

• Speaking blessings over yourself aligns you with God’s truth and releases His favor and promises in your life.

• Self-affirmation using scripture is encouraged: declaring positive words based on God’s view, not just your own or others’ opinions.

• The devotional gives examples: when David was overlooked, he chose to value himself through God’s eyes (Psalm 139:14); and Jesus spoke of loving your neighbor as yourself, showing that self-love is foundational to loving others.

• Comparison with others is discouraged—everyone has a unique journey and different gifts (Romans 12:6).

• The message highlights accepting one’s process, forgiving oneself as God forgives, and not being held back by guilt, shame, or past mistakes.

• Biblical characters like Moses, Gideon, Rahab, and Paul are referenced to show that weaknesses and failures never disqualify you from God’s purpose.

• Listeners are encouraged to declare personal blessings and positive affirmations (e.g., “I am loved. I am strong. I am chosen.”) to change their mindset and experience God’s promises.

• Concludes with a prayer, inviting God’s blessing, protection, and guidance for oneself and loved ones, and urges listeners to pray, declare blessings, and support one another in faith.

  Focus on the affirmations of the 2nd thief on the cross who Christ promised to see in paradise the same day.