For Kids · 3 min with a grown-up
Psalm 80 is a song where God's people ask for one thing again and again: “God, please turn toward us and let Your face shine on us.”
Today's Story
Have you ever felt like someone you love was far away, and you just wanted them to come close and smile at you? That warm, happy feeling when somebody's face lights up because they're glad to see you?
That is what this whole song is about. God's people felt like God was far away. So they prayed the same prayer over and over: “Turn back to us, God. Let Your face shine on us. Then we will be safe and happy.”
God's face shining is like warm sunshine on your skin. It means God is close, and He is smiling, and everything is going to be okay.
The people remembered that God is their Shepherd - the One who leads them like a flock of sheep and takes care of them. They remembered that God planted them like a little grapevine and helped them grow big and strong.
And even when things felt hard, they kept praying their one prayer: “Come close, God. Shine on us.”
Sometimes the best prayer is short and simple. You just say it again and again, and you mean it with your whole heart.
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Talk About It
- Think of someone whose face lights up when they see you. How does that make you feel?
- The people prayed the same prayer over and over. Is there something you would like to ask God for again and again?
- God is called the Shepherd who takes care of His people. What is one way you have felt God taking care of you?