Psalms for Young Children
Posted by tom | Jul 4, 2009Over the course of the past several weeks, I've been reading Psalms for Young Children [Marie-Hélène Delval, Arno (illustrator). Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2003] with the family over dinner and some breakfasts. Eden, Ellen, and Hayley have all taken to the pictures and memorizing the first couple selections. Below are a few samples for your reflection this morning as you joyfully offer this new day in submission to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To God be the glory! May His will and ways advance through all aspects of our lives and those with whom we have opportunity to be share our lives.
"When I listen to you, God, when I do what you ask me to, I am like a tree planted by a river, a tree full of fruit with leaves that are always green." -- Psalm 1 from Psalms for Young Children (Eerdmans, 2003).
"God, when I'm in my bed at night, I think about you. And then I'm not scared of anything. I can fall asleep quietly and in peace. -- Psalm 5 from Psalms for Young Children (Eerdmans, 2003).
"From the time that I wake up, God, I talk to you. You listen to me and protect me. You know that I love you!" -- Psalm 5 from Psalms for Young Children (Eerdmans, 2003).
"People are so small next to you, God. You put the stars and the moon in the sky, and the birds in the air above the cows and horses in the fields, and the fish that swim in the seas. You created all the beauty in the world!" -- Psalm 8 from Psalms for Young Children (Eerdmans, 2003).
"God is like a rock, strong & powerful. God is like a warm, dry place during a storm. He protects me from things that might hurt me. When I ask for God's help, I feel safe. -- Psalm 18 from Psalms for Young Children (Eerdmans, 2003).
"Let's clap our hands and shout with joy, because God is a great strong king! Blow the trumpet of our king! God is king of all the earth. Let's celebrate with songs!" -- Psalm 47 from Psalms for Young Children (Eerdmans, 2003).
"Everyone sing praises to God! Let's praise God with guitars, drums, trumpets! Or tap your feet and dance! Hallelujah!" -- Psalm 150 from Psalms for Young Children (Eerdmans, 2003).
