Psalms 71 · Grade 4
A Lifetime of Trust
Read and Think
Psalm 71 has no title, so it does not name its writer. The singer looks back over his whole life. You are my hope, Lord Yahweh, my confidence from my youth. I have relied on you from the womb. God has been with him from his very first day.
Now he is old and gray-haired, and his enemies whisper, God has forsaken him. The singer prays, Don't forsake me when my strength fails. Instead of giving up, he says, But I will always hope, and will add to all of your praise.
He has a job to finish. God, you have taught me from my youth. Even when I am old and gray-haired, God, don't forsake me, until I have declared your strength to the next generation. He ends with music and joy, praising the Holy One of Israel with harp and lyre.
Show What You Know
How far back does the singer's trust go?
What do his enemies whisper?
What job does the singer want to finish?
How does the psalm end?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- You are my , Lord Yahweh, my confidence from my youth.
- has been with him from his very first day.
- Now he is and gray-haired, and his enemies whisper, God has forsaken him.
- Instead of giving up, he says, But I will always hope, and will add to all of your .
- God, you have taught me from my .
Think About It
Who is an older person who has told you about God? What did you learn?
What could you tell someone younger about God?
Memory Verse
“God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.”
Psalms 71:17 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for being with me all my life. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Which older Christian could you ask about their faith?
- How can you be a good example to little kids?
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