Psalms 30 · Grade 2
Joy Comes in the Morning
Read the Story
The title says this is a song by David. David cried to God. God made him well. David was in big trouble. But God kept him alive.
David said, Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning. God turned his sad tears into dancing. David said, Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
Memory Verse
“For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5 (WEB)
Show What You Know
Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.
What did God do when David cried to him?
Healed himDancingWeepingWhat may stay for the night?
ForeverHealed himWeepingWhat comes in the morning?
ForeverWeepingJoyWhat did God turn David's sadness into?
ForeverDancingJoyHow long will David give thanks?
ForeverHealed himDancing
Word Search
Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.
- MORNING
- DANCING
- HEALED
- THANKS
- EXTOL
- NIGHT
- SING
- JOY
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for turning sadness into joy. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What cheers you up after a hard day?
- God was angry only for a little while. How can you forgive quickly?
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