Psalm 18:16 | God Reaches Down And Holds You
A bedtime look at Psalm 18:16 that shows a child God uses all His strength gently, reaching down to hold them close.
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Some nights a child feels in over their head after a hard day. This episode shows God reaching down with all His strength to lift David out of deep water, tender, not just powerful. Tonight, tell your child that however deep the day felt, God's arm reached them, and put a hand on their back. Let them feel held close, and rest.
The One Thing for the Ride
“However deep today felt, God's arm is never too short to reach you and hold you close.”
Scripture
Psalm 18:16
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Key Takeaways
- God reached down and gently took hold of David in deep water.
- All that mighty strength, and God used it to be tender.
- However deep your day felt, His arm is never too short to reach you.
- He does not send a rope and leave, He holds you close tonight.
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Questions Kids Ask
What does Psalm 18:16 mean for kids?
Psalm 18:16 says God reached down from on high, took hold of David, and pulled him up out of deep water (Psalm 18:16). It is like being in a pool too deep to stand and a strong, loving hand reaching down to lift you where you can breathe. However deep today felt, God's arm is never too short to reach you, because He does not send a rope and walk away, He holds you close.