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Psalms 61 · Grade 4

A Strong Tower

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The title of Psalm 61 says it is by David, for a stringed instrument. It is a short prayer. David says he is calling from the end of the earth, when his heart is overwhelmed. He may have been far from Jerusalem, or simply felt far from God.

His request is simple: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. When we are overwhelmed, we need something bigger and steadier than ourselves. David remembers that God has been a refuge and a strong tower from the enemy.

David longs to dwell in God's tent forever, safe in the shelter of his wings. He prays for the king's long life and for God's loving kindness and truth to preserve him. Then he promises to sing praise to God's name forever and fulfill his vows daily.

Show What You Know

  1. What does it mean to call from the end of the earth?

  2. Why does David ask for a rock higher than himself?

  3. What two things does David ask to preserve the king?

  4. What will David do daily?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. David says he is calling from the end of the earth, when his is overwhelmed.
  2. He may have been far from Jerusalem, or simply felt far from .
  3. His request is simple: Lead me to the that is higher than I.
  4. David remembers that God has been a refuge and a strong from the enemy.

Think About It

  1. When you feel overwhelmed, what helps you remember God is bigger?

  2. What promise to God could you keep each day?

Memory Verse

“From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

Psalms 61:2 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my rock. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does God's past help give us hope?
  • What are the two pictures of being near God?

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