Lamentations 2 · Grade 3
Pour Out Your Heart Like Water
Read the Story
The second sad poem tells how Jerusalem was thrown down. The walls and gates fell. Even God's temple was destroyed. God had warned his people long before that this would happen if they did not turn back.
The poem says the prophets had seen false visions. They did not show the people their sin. So the people did not turn back to God.
The poet cried until his eyes were tired. Then he told the city to cry out to God. Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift up your hands toward him. Even in the worst times, God's people can pray.
Memory Verse
“Their heart cried to the Lord. O wall of the daughter of Zion, let tears run down like a river day and night. Give yourself no relief. Don’t let your eyes rest.”
Lamentations 2:18 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What fell in Jerusalem?
What else was destroyed?
What did the false prophets not show the people?
What should the city pour out like water?
What can God's people do even in the worst times?
Pray to God
Write what happened in each box.
Word Search
Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.
- HEART
- TEARS
- RIVER
- NIGHT
- LORD
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for listening when I pray. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Why didn't the people turn back?
- How can a heart be poured out?
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