How does Psalm 71:6 inspire trust in God's lifelong faithfulness and care? The Verse at a Glance Psalm 71:6: “I have leaned on You since birth; You pulled me from my mother’s womb. My praise is always for You.” From the Earliest Breath to the Present • The psalmist traces God’s involvement back past conscious memory—“since birth.” • “You pulled me from my mother’s womb” is not poetry alone; it states a literal, historical act of God’s personal care in bringing a life safely into the world (cf. Job 10:11–12). • Because God has already proven His faithfulness in the most helpless stage, the psalmist feels free to “lean” on Him now and into old age (vv. 17–18). Key Truths About God’s Faithfulness • Lifelong providence – God’s hand is on us before we can form a thought (Psalm 22:9–10). – He promises to carry us “even to your old age and gray hairs” (Isaiah 46:3–4). • Continuous reliability – What God begins, He sustains (Philippians 1:6). – His mercies are “new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22–23). • Covenant consistency – The same God who delivered Israel from Egypt is the One who oversees each individual birth (Exodus 13:3; Psalm 139:13–16). – He cannot deny Himself (2 Timothy 2:13). Building Trust: Practical Takeaways • Remember specific instances of God’s past care—your own “since birth” moments. • Speak those memories out loud in praise, as the psalmist does; verbal gratitude strengthens trust. • When facing uncertainty, argue from the greater to the lesser: if God guarded your first heartbeat, He can handle today’s deadlines and tomorrow’s unknowns (Matthew 6:25–34). • Anchor identity in His faithfulness rather than in shifting circumstances; He was faithful before you knew Him and will remain faithful when strength fades. Other Scriptures that Echo the Theme • Deuteronomy 32:11 – 12 – God watches over His own “like an eagle that stirs up its nest.” • Psalm 23:6 – “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.” • Psalm 92:14 – The righteous “will still bear fruit in old age.” • Hebrews 13:8 – “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” |
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