Psalms 88 · Grade 3
A Prayer in the Dark
Read the Story
The title of Psalm 88 calls it a Song and a Psalm by the sons of Korah. The title also calls it a contemplation by Heman, the Ezrahite. He says, Yahweh, the God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before you.
Heman says, My soul is full of troubles. He feels like he is in a deep, dark pit. His friends have gone away. My eyes are dim from grief.
Still he prays. I have called on you daily, Yahweh. I have spread out my hands to you. But to you, Yahweh, I have cried. In the morning, my prayer comes before you. The psalm ends sadly, but Heman never stops praying.
Memory Verse
“Let my prayer enter into your presence. Turn your ear to my cry.”
Psalms 88:2 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Who does the title name?
When did Heman cry before God?
What is his soul full of?
What are his eyes dim from?
When does his prayer come before God?
Praying in the Dark
Write what happened in each box.
Word Search
Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.
- 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.
- How is this psalm different from most psalms?
- What is Sheol?
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