Psalms 30 · Grade 3
Mourning into Dancing
Read the Story
The title says this is A Psalm, A Song for the Dedication of the Temple, By David. David says, I will extol you, Yahweh, for you have raised me up. Yahweh my God, I cried to you, and you have healed me. Sing praise to Yahweh, you saints of his.
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. David cried to God for mercy. You have turned my mourning into dancing for me. 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)
Answer the Questions
What does the title say the song was for?
What did God do when David cried?
How long does God's favor last?
What may stay for the night?
What did God turn David's mourning into?
Joy in the Morning
Write what happened in each box.
Word Search
Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.
- 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.
- David asked God for mercy. How can you ask God to help you when you do wrong?
- How long will David give thanks?
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