Psalms 70 · Grade 4
A Prayer in a Hurry
Read and Think
The title of Psalm 70 says it is by David and calls it a reminder. It is nearly the same as the end of Psalm 40. It is a prayer for emergencies, and it begins, Hurry, God, to deliver me, and ends, Yahweh, don't delay.
David's enemies seek his soul and mock him, saying, Aha! Aha! He asks God to turn them back in disgrace. But he also prays for God's people: Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. He wants God to be honored, not just himself rescued.
At the end David says plainly, But I am poor and needy. He has nothing to offer except his need. That is enough, because God is his help and his deliverer. Short prayers can be real prayers.
Show What You Know
Which psalm is Psalm 70 nearly the same as?
How do the enemies mock David?
What does David want besides being rescued?
What does David bring to God at the end?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- He asks to turn them back in disgrace.
- At the end David says plainly, But I am and needy.
- That is enough, because God is his and his deliverer.
Think About It
What short prayer could you pray when you need help fast?
Why is it okay to come to God with nothing but our need?
Memory Verse
“Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, “Let God be exalted!””
Psalms 70:4 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for hurrying to help me. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What short words could you say to God in sudden trouble?
- Why did David pray for God to be honored?
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