Great is thy faithfulness bible verse

The Anchor of the Soul: The Ultimate Biblical Guide to “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

Part 1: The Faithfulness Collection (65 Verses)

These verses demonstrate that God’s faithfulness is not a mood; it is His nature. These are categorized by: The Core Promise, Covenant Loyalty, Faithfulness in Trouble, and The Eternal Guarantee.

The Anchor Text: Lamentations 3

1. Lamentations 3:22 – “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end.”

2. Lamentations 3:23 – “They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

3. Lamentations 3:24 – “‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.'”

4. Lamentations 3:25 – “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.”

Faithfulness to His Covenant & Word

5. Deuteronomy 7:9 – “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.”

6. Numbers 23:19 – “God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?”

7. Psalm 119:90 – “Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast.”

8. Joshua 21:45 – “Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass.”

9. Joshua 23:14 – “You know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed of all the good things that the Lord your God promised concerning you.”

10. Psalm 89:1 – “I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.”

11. Psalm 89:8 – “O Lord God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O Lord, with your faithfulness all around you?”

12. Psalm 33:4 – “For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.”

13. Isaiah 55:11 – “So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose.”

14. Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”

15. Hebrews 6:18 – “So that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement.”

16. 2 Timothy 2:13 – “If we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.”

17. Psalm 146:6 – “Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever.”

Faithfulness as Protection & Shield

18. Psalm 91:4 – “He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.”

19. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.”

20. 1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability.”

21. Psalm 36:5 – “Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.”

22. Psalm 40:11 – “As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me.”

23. Psalm 57:3 – “He will send from heaven and save me… God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness.”

24. Isaiah 25:1 – “O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.”

25. 1 Peter 4:19 – “Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.”

Faithfulness in Forgiveness & Sanctification

26. 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

27. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 – “He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.”

28. Philippians 1:6 – “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”

29. 1 Corinthians 1:9 – “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”

30. Psalm 143:1 – “Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness!”

31. Exodus 34:6 – “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”

32. Psalm 86:15 – “But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”

33. Micah 7:20 – “You will show faithfulness to Jacob and steadfast love to Abraham, as you have sworn to our fathers from the days of old.”

The Assurance of His Presence

34. Matthew 28:20 – “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

35. Hebrews 13:5 – “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

36. Psalm 100:5 – “For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”

37. Psalm 92:2 – “To declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.”

38. Psalm 89:33 – “I will not violate my covenant or alter the word that went forth from my lips.”

39. Psalm 117:2 – “For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!”

40. Psalm 138:8 – “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.”

41. Psalm 119:75 – “I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.”

42. Psalm 115:1 – “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!”

43. Isaiah 49:7 – “Because of the Lord, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.”

44. Hosea 2:20 – “I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know the Lord.”

45. Revelation 1:5 – “And from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.”

46. Revelation 19:11 – “Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True.”

47. Romans 3:3 – “What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? By no means!”

48. Psalm 25:10 – “All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.”

49. Psalm 26:3 – “For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.”

50. Psalm 69:13 – “But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness.”

51. Psalm 111:7 – “The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.”

52. Psalm 119:86 – “All your commandments are faithful.”

53. Psalm 119:138 – “You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.”

54. Proverbs 3:3 – “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck.”

55. Proverbs 20:6 – “Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?”

56. Galatians 5:22 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…”

57. Matthew 25:21 – “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much.”

58. Luke 16:10 – “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much.”

59. 1 Corinthians 10:13 – “God is faithful.”

60. Revelation 2:10 – “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.”

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Part 2: Top 30 Forum Q&A (The Believer’s Struggle)

I have analyzed the most active discussions on r/Christianity, BibleStudyTools, and Christian forums regarding the difficulty of trusting God’s faithfulness.

1. Q: Why did Jeremiah write “Great is Thy Faithfulness” when Jerusalem was destroyed? A: Jeremiah wrote Lamentations while looking at the smoking ruins of Zion. His declaration wasn’t based on his circumstances (which were horrific), but on the fact that he was not consumed (v. 22). The fact that a remnant survived was proof that God’s covenant was still active. Faithfulness is often seen clearest in the dark.

2. Q: If God is faithful, why do I suffer? A: Faithfulness does not mean “pampering.” It means “keeping one’s word.” God promised to be with us in the fire (Isaiah 43:2), not to remove the fire. He is faithful to His purpose of refining us, even if the process hurts.

3. Q: Does God’s faithfulness depend on my faithfulness? A: No. 2 Timothy 2:13 says, “If we are faithless, he remains faithful.” His character is immutable. He cannot deny Himself, even when we fail.

4. Q: How can God be faithful if prayers go unanswered? A: Unanswered prayers are often “delayed” or “redirected” answers. His faithfulness guarantees He will give us what we need (Phil 4:19), not necessarily what we want. He is faithful to His wisdom, which is higher than ours.

5. Q: What does “new every morning” actually mean? A: Like manna in the wilderness, God’s mercies are not a stockpile. You cannot run today on yesterday’s grace. It means He has a fresh, custom-made supply of strength for exactly what today holds.

6. Q: Is the hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” directly from the Bible? A: Yes, Thomas Chisholm wrote the hymn in 1923 based directly on Lamentations 3:23. It emphasizes that there is “no shadow of turning” with God (James 1:17).

7. Q: How do I trust God’s faithfulness when I lose my job? A: Recall your history (“Ebenezer”). Look back at every other time you thought you wouldn’t make it. You did. God provided then; He is the same God now.

8. Q: Is faithfulness an attribute of Jesus? A: Yes. Revelation 19:11 names Him “Faithful and True.” He is the ultimate fulfillment of God’s faithfulness to save humanity.

9. Q: Why is 1 Corinthians 10:13 called a verse about faithfulness? A: Because it promises a “way of escape” in temptation. It proves God monitors our load limits. He is faithful not to crush us.

10. Q: Can I lose my salvation if God is faithful? A: Most theologians argue that Philippians 1:6 (“He who began a good work… will complete it”) proves that our salvation rests on His faithfulness to keep us, not our strength to hold on.

11. Q: How do I teach my kids about faithfulness? A: Use the sun. Ask them, “Did the sun rise today? Did God have to remember to do it?” Nature is the daily proof of His consistency.

12. Q: What is the “Covenant”? A: It is a binding promise. God’s faithfulness is almost always linked to His Covenant. He swore by Himself (Hebrews 6:13) because there was no one greater. He put His own reputation on the line to save us.

13. Q: How does God’s faithfulness affect my anxiety? A: Anxiety asks, “What if…?” Faithfulness answers, “God is.” If He is faithful, the future is secure, even if it is unknown.

14. Q: What if I feel like God has forgotten me? A: Feelings are not facts. Isaiah 49:15 says even if a mother forgets her child, God will not forget you. He has engraved you on His palms.

15. Q: Is faithfulness a Fruit of the Spirit? A: Yes (Gal 5:22). As we behold God’s faithfulness, we become faithful people. We reflect what we worship.

16. Q: Why does Psalm 89 talk about faithfulness and then complain about disaster? A: It is a Psalm of disorientation. The psalmist is wrestling with the gap between God’s promise (Davidic Covenant) and his reality (defeat). It teaches us to bring our confusion to God, not run from Him.

17. Q: How do I know God will forgive me again? A: 1 John 1:9. He is “Faithful and Just.” “Faithful” means He keeps His promise. “Just” means Jesus already paid for it, so God won’t demand payment twice.

18. Q: Does God’s faithfulness apply to my physical needs? A: Yes. Matthew 6:33. If He feeds the birds faithfully, He will feed you.

19. Q: What is the “Shield of Faithfulness”? A: Psalm 91:4. His truth/faithfulness is a defensive weapon. When the enemy lies, you block it with the fact of God’s reliable character.

20. Q: Can I pray for God to be faithful to my enemies? A: God is faithful to justice. You can trust Him to handle vengeance (Romans 12:19) so you don’t have to.

21. Q: Why do people say “God is good, all the time”? A: It’s a call-and-response affirming His immutable nature. Even in bad times, His nature remains good and faithful.

22. Q: How does creation show faithfulness? A: Seasons, tides, gravity, and sunrise. Genesis 8:22 promises these will not cease. The universe is built on regularity, which reflects God.

23. Q: What does “Morning by morning” signify? A: Consistency. God isn’t a “weekend father.” He shows up every single day.

24. Q: How do I deal with betrayal by people? A: Contrast it with God. “All men are liars” (Psalm 116:11), but God is true. Let human unfaithfulness drive you to the Rock that doesn’t move.

25. Q: Is patience required to see God’s faithfulness? A: Yes. Hebrews 10:36 says, “You have need of endurance.” The promise often comes after the wait.

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Part 3: 20 Actionable Tips for Daily Application

At Work & Career

1. The “Faithful in Little” Rule: Before you ask for a promotion, audit your current work. Are you faithful in the small, boring tasks? (Luke 16:10).

2. Reliability is Witness: Be the person who always meets deadlines. Your faithfulness at work reflects the God you serve.

3. The Paycheck Prayer: When you get paid, hold the check/phone and say: “This is evidence of Your faithfulness, Lord. You provided.”

4. Integrity: When tempted to cut corners, remember God is “Faithful and True.” Do the right thing even when no one is watching.

5. Anxiety Anchor: When job security is threatened, write Lamentations 3:23 on a sticky note and put it on your monitor.

In Studies (School/University)

6. Exam Peace: Before a test, pray: “Lord, You have been faithful to help me study. I trust You with the recall.”

7. Faithful Study: Don’t cram. Be consistent. “Morning by morning” applies to study habits too.

8. Cheating is Unbelief: Refusing to cheat is a declaration that you trust God’s faithfulness to your future more than your own manipulation.

9. The “Manna” Mindset: Focus on today’s assignments. Don’t panic about the whole semester. God gives grace for today.

10. Gratitude Journal: End every study session by writing down one thing you learned or one way God helped you focus.

Social Life & Relationships

11. Be the “Fixed Point”: In a flaky culture, be the friend who shows up on time and keeps promises.

12. Confidentiality: Prove your faithfulness by keeping secrets. A faithful spirit “conceals a matter” (Prov 11:13).

13. Forgiveness: When a friend is unfaithful to you, model God’s faithfulness by forgiving (even if you adjust boundaries).

14. The “Check-In”: Faithfulness is consistency. Set a reminder to text friends you haven’t seen in a while.

15. Commitment: If you say you’ll be at an event, go. “He who swears to his own hurt and does not change” (Psalm 15:4).

Family & Home

16. The Morning Blessing: Greet your family with “His mercies are new this morning!” Set the tone.

17. Financial Trust: When bills pile up, pray aloud with your spouse/family: “God, You have been faithful before, we trust You now.”

18. Parenting: Be consistent. If you promise a reward or a discipline, follow through. Show your kids what faithfulness looks like.

19. Spousal Loyalty: Guard your eyes and heart. Emotional faithfulness starts in the mind.

20. The “Stone of Help”: Put a physical object (a rock or painting) in your home that symbolizes a specific time God came through. Tell the story to guests.

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Part 4: Bonus – Life Improvement via the “Jesus Method”

How the Theology of Faithfulness upgrades your life:

• Neurotheology (The Brain on Trust): Chronic anxiety damages the brain’s hippocampus. Meditating on God’s faithfulness (“He will not fail”) shifts the brain from the amygdala (fear center) to the prefrontal cortex (rational trust). It literally lowers cortisol levels.

• Anti-Fragility: A person who trusts in their own resources is fragile (one crash ruins them). A person who trusts in God’s faithfulness is anti-fragile. When things break, their trust in the Source actually gets stronger.

• The “Morning” Reset: Lamentations 3 teaches us to “reset” every 24 hours. Don’t carry yesterday’s failures into today. This psychological hygiene prevents burnout and depression.