Overview Psalm 8: Hooray for our awesome God Psalm 23: God is like a good shepherd Psalm 29: God Created Psalm 34: You Never Leave Me Psalm 51: Covered in Mud Psalm 146: I Will Praise God Psalm 46: You Made It All

Bible Texts:

Psalm 34

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

 "You Never Leave Me: A Prayer from Psalm 34," Psalm Book: Prayers and Poems for Kids (Spark Story Bible Series), p. 84. 

 

Children's Story Resources

Splat Says Thank You by Rob Scotton

When Seymour gets sick, Splat tries to make Seymour smile by making a Friendship Book. The Friendship book recounts many wonderful thing Seymour has done for Splat, for which Splat continually says, "Thank you!"

How these stories are connected:  When we are feeling sad, low, or lonely, little things can make a big difference. Attention or thanks from a friend can remind us we are loved, connecting the presence of the stars to God's promises can remind us we are never alone.

 

Questions about Splat Says Thank You:

     Why did Splat make a Friendship Book?

     What was in the Friendship Book?

     Why did the Friendship Book make Seymour smile?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     This prayer was written by a shepherd. You can name some things that reminded the shepherd he was not alone?

     What does the shepherd say he will do to remind himself that God never leaves him alone?

 

Questions about our lives:

     How do you know your family loves you?

     How do you know that God never leaves you alone?

     What signs do you have?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for loving us and for never leaving us alone. Remind us that you are always with us and help us see you in the world around us. Amen.