How can we apply the lifelong reliance on God seen in Psalm 71:6? A Lifelong Leaning Verse “I have leaned on You since birth; You pulled me from my mother’s womb. My praise is always for You.” (-Psalm 71:6) Noticing the Heart of the Psalmist • Dependence began before memory—“since birth.” • God’s initiative—He “pulled” the psalmist from the womb. • Continual, audible gratitude—“My praise is always for You.” Why This Matters for Us • Scripture treats reliance on God as a normal, lifelong rhythm (Psalm 22:9-10; Isaiah 46:3-4). • What God did for David, He delights to do for every believer (James 1:17). Daily Practices That Foster Lifelong Reliance • Start every morning by consciously entrusting the day to His keeping (Psalm 5:3; Proverbs 3:5-6). • Speak thanks aloud before needs are met (1 Thessalonians 5:18). • Turn reflex prayers, not reflex worries, into your first response (Philippians 4:6-7). • Keep a running record of answered prayers to remember His faithfulness (Psalm 77:11-12). • Saturate ordinary tasks with short Scripture phrases—“apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). • End each day recounting at least one evidence of His sustaining hand (Lamentations 3:22-23). Reliance in Every Life Stage • Childhood: teach trust early—share stories of God’s provision (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). • Adolescence: anchor identity in Christ, not in peer approval (Galatians 2:20). • Adulthood: place career, marriage, and finances under His rule (Matthew 6:33). • Senior Years: model praise that outlives physical strength (Psalm 92:14-15). Barriers to Watch For • Self-sufficiency—forgetting “every good gift” is from above (James 1:17). • Fear—casting anxiety on Him keeps fear from rooting (1 Peter 5:7). • Forgetfulness—intentional remembrance fuels present trust (Psalm 103:2). Living Psalm 71:6 Today Continual praise, conscious dependence, and intentional remembrance weave the same lifelong reliance into our own stories, turning every season into another opportunity to lean on the One who has carried us from the womb and will carry us home. |
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