⭐ Psalms 97

Psalms 97 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.

Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “Let all them be shamed who serve engraved images, who boast in their idols. Worship him, all you gods!” Psalms 97 opens with these words: “Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!” The line to keep is Psalms 97:11: “Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.” Carry the word “light” from that verse into the rest of the day.

The line worth learning out loud is Psalms 97:11: “Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.

What happens first in Psalms 97? Then try this: Read “Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.