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    Habakkuk 3:19 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of Habakkuk 3:19, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

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    Theme: Strength

    “The Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer.”

    — Habakkuk 3:19

    Meaning of Habakkuk 3:19

    Habakkuk 3:19 gives the prophet feet like a deer on high places, after a book full of unanswered violence. Strength is for steep ground. God makes you able to stand where you would slip.

    More on this theme: Bible verses about strength.

    A prayer with Habakkuk 3:19

    Lord, my strength, set my feet on the high place I fear. I will not wait to feel steady before I obey. Amen.

    Where Habakkuk 3:19 sits in Scripture

    Habakkuk asks God hard questions and then waits. The answer is not that the trouble was imaginary. It is that the righteous live by faith. On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Habakkuk 3:19 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read Habakkuk 3:19 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Questions about Habakkuk 3:19

    What kind of strength is Habakkuk 3:19?

    On October 27, 2026, Habakkuk 3:19 says the Lord is my strength and makes my feet like the feet of a deer. Habakkuk says this after chapters of violence he could not fix. The strength is for steep ground, not for an easy path.

    Do I have to feel steady before I obey?

    No. Deer feet are sure on high places because God makes them so, not because the prophet felt calm first. Obey the next step on the slope you fear.

    How do I pray Habakkuk 3:19 on a steep day?

    Name the high place, the conversation or duty where you slip. Ask the Lord to set your feet there, then start before you feel steady.