For Kids · 3 min with a grown-up
Psalm 116 is a thank-you song. The singer was going through a very hard time, prayed to God for help, and God heard. Now their heart is full of love.
Today's Story
Have you ever been so sad or so scared that you didn't know what to do? The person singing this song felt that way once.
They were in a very hard, scary time. Everything felt too big. So they did the best thing anyone can do when life feels too big - they prayed. They called out, “Lord, please save me!”
And God heard. The song says it so beautifully: “I love the Lord, because he heard my voice.” God did not ignore them. God leaned in close, listened, and helped.
Now the singer is safe. And their heart is so full that they want to do something back for God. They say, “What can I give the Lord for being so good to me?”
So they decide to say thank You out loud, where everyone can hear, and to keep loving and following God for the rest of their life.
That's what this song teaches us. When we are sad or scared, we can talk to God. He hears every word - even the quiet, shaky ones. And when He helps, we get to say thank You.
A Big Word
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Talk About It
- The singer prayed when they were scared. What is something you could talk to God about the next time you feel worried?
- God heard every word, even the quiet ones. How does it feel to know God is always listening to you?
- The singer wanted to say thank You out loud. What is one good thing God has done that you could thank Him for right now?