How can Psalm 71:19 strengthen our faith during challenging times? The Text At The Heart Of Our Study “Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the heavens, You who have done great things. O God, who is like You?” – Psalm 71:19 Core Truths Packed Into The Verse • God’s righteousness towers immeasurably higher than any earthly problem • His track record of “great things” proves His power has never diminished • His uniqueness means there is no rival, no equal, and therefore no uncertainty about the outcome for those who trust Him How These Truths Fortify Faith When Life Is Hard • Elevated perspective: Fixing on God’s righteousness “to the heavens” lifts eyes above present turmoil (Colossians 3:1–2) • Proven history: Remembering His “great things” links today’s trial to yesterday’s deliverances (Psalm 77:11–12) • Unrivaled supremacy: Knowing “who is like You” rules out the fear that anyone or anything can overturn His purposes (Isaiah 46:9–10) • Personal security: The verse serves as a shield against accusations that God has forgotten or failed (Psalm 31:19) • Worship as warfare: Declaring these facts out loud turns focus from self-pity to praise, which silences the enemy (Psalm 8:2) Practical Ways To Keep This Verse Front And Center 1. Write Psalm 71:19 on a card and place it where discouragement often strikes—desk, dashboard, or bathroom mirror 2. Pair it with a running list of personal “great things” God has already done in your life; update the list whenever He answers prayer 3. Use the verse as the opening line of daily thanksgiving, speaking it aloud before mentioning any requests 4. Memorize it by breaking it into two phrases, reciting each phrase during routine tasks like washing dishes or walking 5. When anxiety rises, replace the anxious thought with the exact words of the verse, word-for-word, until peace settles in (Philippians 4:6–8) Supporting Scriptures That Echo The Same Assurance • Exodus 15:11 – “Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness...” • Deuteronomy 3:24 – “O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your strong hand...” • Psalm 86:8 – “Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord, nor works like Yours.” • Isaiah 40:26 – “Lift up your eyes on high and see who created these things...” • 2 Samuel 7:22 – “How great You are, O LORD GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You...” Living Proof: A Brief Example A believer battling prolonged illness began each morning by proclaiming Psalm 71:19 aloud. Recalling past instances where God had healed relationships and provided finances, she added those memories to her journal under the heading “Great Things.” Whenever new symptoms surfaced, she opened the journal, read the verse, and reviewed the growing list. Over time her outlook shifted from fear-based what-ifs to confident expectation. The illness remained, yet her spirit thrived, highlighting how the verse turns raw endurance into vibrant faith. |
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