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Psalms 38 · Grade 3

All My Desire Is Before You

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Read the Story

The title says this is A Psalm by David, for a memorial. David says, For my iniquities have gone over my head. As a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me. He is in pain and goes mourning all day long. My lovers and my friends stand aloof. My kinsmen stand far away.

But David says, Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you. For I hope in you, Yahweh. You will answer, Lord my God. For I will declare my iniquity. I will be sorry for my sin. Don't forsake me, Yahweh. Hurry to help me, Lord, my salvation.

Memory Verse

“Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you.”

Psalms 38:9 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What have David's iniquities done?

  2. What is not hidden from God?

  3. Who stands far away?

  4. What will David declare?

  5. What does David call the Lord at the end?

I Hope in You

Write what happened in each box.

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Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

SPFRIENDSCAMVUFNOOAVLBACNCRHHMVUHUPRPEEAAROPYJRLASTDPCRJSPVOIEEPRDLOYNONNANSWERMN
  • 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.

  • The singer felt weak and hurting. Who can you help when they feel ill?
  • How can you be patient with God?

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