For Kids · 4 min with a grown-up
Psalm 40 is a happy thank-you song King David sang after God rescued him and gave him a brand-new song to sing.
Today's Story
Imagine you slipped into a deep, muddy pit. The sides are slippery. Your feet sink in the mud. You can't climb out no matter how hard you try.
That's how King David felt inside. He was stuck and worn out. So he called to God… and then he did a hard thing. He waited. He waited patiently, trusting that God would come.
And God did! “He reached down and lifted me out,” David sang. God pulled him up out of the slippery mud and set his feet on a big, solid rock. Now David could stand. Now David could walk. His feet weren't slipping anymore.
David was so happy that he couldn't keep quiet. “God put a new song in my mouth,” he said - a thank-you song nobody had ever sung before. He wanted everyone to hear how good God is.
Then David said the best part: “Lord, I love to do what You want. Your words are deep inside my heart.” God had rescued him, and now David just wanted to make God smile.
A Big Word
Memory Verse
Talk About It
- Waiting is hard! What is something you have to wait for right now?
- David felt stuck in the mud, but God set his feet on a solid rock. What helps you feel steady and safe when life is hard?
- God gave David a brand-new thank-you song. What is one thing you would like to say thank You to God for today?