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Psalms 88 · Grade 2

Praying When Sad

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Read the Story

Heman was very sad. He had many troubles. He felt alone. His friends were far away.

But Heman kept praying. He prayed day and night. He said, In the morning, my prayer comes before you.

Memory Verse

“But to you, Yahweh, I have cried. In the morning, my prayer comes before you.”

Psalms 88:13 (WEB)

Show What You Know

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

  1. How did Heman feel?

    Very sadTroublesDay and night

  2. What did he have many of?

    Far awayVery sadTroubles

  3. Where were his friends?

    TroublesFar awayVery sad

  4. When did Heman pray?

    Far awayTroublesDay and night

  5. What did Heman say about the morning?

Word Search

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

ADARKNESSMPRAYERNFMWLNMOHLDNIGHTHSTKSALVATIONSMORNINGLEARSWNAMTJCRYAAVBYWGDFUGGTD
  • SALVATION
  • DARKNESS
  • MORNING
  • PRAYER
  • NIGHT
  • CRY
  • EAR

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing me even in the dark. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who can you go to when you feel down?
  • What did Heman spread out to God?

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