Psalms 138 · Grade 4

Whole-Hearted Thanks

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Psalm 138 is titled By David. It begins with full-hearted praise: I will give you thanks with my whole heart. Before the gods, I will sing praises to you. David praises Yahweh openly, even where other gods are honored. He bows toward God's holy temple, thankful for God's loving kindness and truth.

The reason is personal: In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul. God's answer was not only a change in David's situation but courage inside him. David expects that all the kings of the earth will one day give thanks, for they have heard the words of your mouth.

Then comes a surprising truth: For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but he knows the proud from afar. David finishes with confidence: Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me. Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me. Your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever.

Show What You Know

Where does David praise God openly?
What did God's answer give David inside?
What surprising truth does verse 6 teach?
What is David confident God will do?

Think About It

God answered David with strength inside. When has God given you courage even before a problem was solved?
Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me. What are you trusting God to finish in your life?

Memory Verse

“Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me. Your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.”

Psalms 138:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for answering me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What does wholehearted mean?
How can you care for someone who feels small?