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Psalms 38 · Grade 2

I Am Sorry

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Read the Story

The title says this is a Psalm by David. David felt bad because of his sin. It felt like a heavy load. He was sad and tired. His friends stayed far away.

But David told God, I hope in you, Yahweh. You will answer. He said he would be sorry for his sin. He prayed, Don't forsake me, Yahweh. Hurry to help me, Lord.

Memory Verse

“For I will declare my iniquity. I will be sorry for my sin.”

Psalms 38:18 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. Why did David feel bad?

    Far awayI hope in you, YahwehBecause of his sin

  2. What did his sin feel like?

    I hope in you, YahwehBecause of his sinA heavy load

  3. Where did his friends stay?

    Far awayI hope in you, YahwehBecause of his sin

  4. What did David say about hope?

  5. What did David ask God to do?

    Because of his sinHurry to help himFar away

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

SALVATIONAGFRIENDSUNBYHELPVHGSUUHLUGEOVWRYEYSRGPVEDYVOTYOEDREIRRHEAVYPNRKIJCRWDUY
  • SALVATION
  • FRIENDS
  • BURDEN
  • ANSWER
  • HEAVY
  • SORRY
  • HOPE
  • HELP

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing me when I am sorry. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who could you stay close to when they feel alone?
  • What is not hidden from God?

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