Day 17 of 45: Trusting the Unshakable Character of God.

Day 17 of 45: Trusting the Unshakable Character of God focusing on Psalm 36:5

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for Your unwavering faithfulness. As we reflect on Your Word today, help us to trust in Your promises and rely on Your steadfast love. Open our hearts and minds to receive Your truth and strengthen our faith in You. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.

Scripture: Psalm 36:5: “Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the skies.”

Reflection: Psalm 36:5 beautifully illustrates the boundless nature of God’s love and faithfulness. As we meditate on this verse and the supporting scriptures, let us delve deeper into the significance of trusting in His faithfulness.

Supporting Scriptures:

1. God’s Unfailing Love: Reflect on how God’s love is limitless and reaches to the heavens. His faithfulness is as vast as the skies, providing us with a sense of security and assurance.
   • Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9
2. Faithfulness in Fellowship: Consider how God calls us into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ. This divine relationship is grounded in His unwavering faithfulness.
   • Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9
3. Holding onto Hope: Reflect on the importance of holding unswervingly to the hope we profess, knowing that God, who promised, is faithful.
   • Scripture: Hebrews 10:23
4. Faithfulness Despite Our Failures: Contemplate how God’s faithfulness remains constant even when we are faithless. His nature is unchanging and dependable.
   • Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13
5. Surrounded by Faithfulness: Reflect on how God’s faithfulness surrounds Him, emphasizing His reliability and trustworthiness in all circumstances.
   • Scripture: Psalm 89:8
6. New Every Morning: Consider the daily renewal of God’s mercies and faithfulness. Each morning brings a fresh opportunity to experience His compassion.
   • Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23
7. Faithful to His Calling: Reflect on how God, who calls us, is faithful to complete the work He has begun in us. We can trust Him to fulfill His promises.
   • Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24
8. Generational Faithfulness: Contemplate how God’s faithfulness extends through all generations. His steadfast love endures forever.
   • Scripture: Psalm 119:90
9. Perfect Faithfulness: Reflect on the wonderful things God has done in perfect faithfulness, fulfilling His plans and purposes.
   • Scripture: Isaiah 25:1
10. Faithful in All He Does: Consider how God’s word is right and true, and He is faithful in all His actions. We can trust Him completely.
    • Scripture: Psalm 33:4

More:

Isaiah 26:3-4: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” God’s peace is unshakable when we rely on Him. His eternal nature—our “Rock”—is a foundation we can always trust.

Psalm 46:1-3: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” This passage illustrates God’s reliability, even in the most chaotic and overwhelming situations. He is our unmovable refuge.

Psalm 125:1: “Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.” Trusting God gives us an unshakable foundation, just like Mount Zion—a symbol of stability and permanence.

Hebrews 13:8: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” This verse reinforces the truth of God’s consistency and faithfulness. His character never changes, giving us a solid foundation for trust.

Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Even in uncertainty, this verse assures us that God is working everything for our ultimate good.

Deuteronomy 31:8: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” God’s promise to always be with us speaks to His steadfast character. Knowing He’s ahead of us strengthens our trust in Him.

Closing Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unwavering faithfulness and boundless love. Help us to trust in Your promises and rely on Your steadfast love each day. Strengthen our faith and guide us in our walk with You. May we always remember that Your faithfulness reaches to the skies and Your love endures forever. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.