Thursday, June 26, 2008

What a friend...

Life changes. New paths.

Chaos? no.

Nerves? yes.

Take comfort.
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and grief’s to bear,
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful?
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden?
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior still our refuge;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee;
Thou wilt find a solace there.
~ Joseph M. Scriven & Charles C. Converse

No matter what. Always there.

Guiding.

Protecting.

3 comments:

Stephanie said...

I don't think I've ever heard that before. Very comforting! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Erin!

Lindsey said...

Amen to that, sista!

Tabitha said...

Lovely words XXX