What a Friend We Have in Jesus

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Joseph M. Scriven

 

What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs 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 your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.

Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for prayer
Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there.

I found myself singing this as I went about my chores this week. It's an oldie but a goody! I also decided to try out a new prayer time. I have heard some moms say that they pray for their families as they fold the clean laundry of each family member. I decided that I would modify that a bit and pray as I sorted through a ginormous mountain of dirty laundry. It was really great; I was able to pray for my family and maybe even yours as well! And since Charlotte and Henry were the only two at home (and since everyone in my house is used to me talking to myself anyway - it helps me think), I just prayed out loud and had a grand time talking to the Lord.

Ephesians 6:18

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."