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Psalms 63 · Grade 2

Thirsty for God

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Read the Story

David was in the desert. It was hot and dry. There was no water. David was thirsty. But he wanted God even more.

David told God that his love is better than life. He would praise God. He would lift up his hands. At night in bed, I will think about you.

Memory Verse

“Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you.”

Psalms 63:3 (WEB)

Show What You Know

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

  1. Where was David?

    GodIn the desertGod's loving kindness

  2. What was missing in the desert?

    WaterGod's loving kindnessIn the desert

  3. What did David want even more than water?

    GodGod's loving kindnessAt night in bed

  4. What is better than life?

    God's loving kindnessIn the desertGod

  5. When does David think about God?

    God's loving kindnessIn the desertAt night in bed

Word Search

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

YLLOWATERULINOJHWRBWHFNCISCSEIYETREOEDTNGTSNJEPDTGSTIOKFRDESSGCGDYMIRTHAITPHYHETI
  • THIRSTS
  • BETTER
  • WATER
  • NIGHT
  • WINGS
  • SEEK
  • LIFE
  • DRY

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for your love that is better than life. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • The singer lifted his hands to God. How can you praise God with your hands?
  • The singer rejoiced in the shadow of God's wings. How does God care for you like a mother bird?

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