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Psalms 55 · Grade 4

When a Friend Lets You Down

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Read and Think

The title of Psalm 55 calls it a contemplation by David. He is restless and in pain. Fearfulness and trembling have come on him. He longs to escape: Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest. He sees violence and strife in the city.

What hurts most is who has turned against him. It was not an enemy, but a man like him, his companion and familiar friend. They had taken sweet fellowship together and walked in God's house. His friend's words were softer than oil, but they were like drawn swords.

David chooses to pray. As for me, I will call on God. Yahweh will save me. He prays evening, morning, and at noon, and God hears. David asks God to deal with the wicked, and then offers this promise: Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

Show What You Know

  1. Why does David want wings like a dove?

  2. Why does the betrayal hurt so much?

  3. What were the friend's words like?

  4. What promise does David give?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. He longs to escape: Oh that I had wings like a !
  2. Then I would fly away, and be at .
  3. As for me, I will call on .
  4. He prays , morning, and at noon, and God hears.
  5. David asks God to deal with the wicked, and then offers this promise: Cast your on Yahweh and he will sustain you.

Think About It

  1. What do you do when you wish you could fly away from a problem?

  2. How can you bring a heavy feeling to God in prayer?

Memory Verse

“Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.”

Psalms 55:22 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for carrying my burdens. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What can you do when someone close lets you down?
  • How can you forgive someone who hurt you?

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