i had a long overdue heart to heart with one of my old friends. i haven't seen her or talked to her since before Christmas. it made me realize how much i miss hanging out with my friends. and how much i've neglected trying to make new friends - especially other Christian women. God created us to need each other. sometimes it's just easier to be a loner. i miss my friends...
the bright side is that i have access to my best friend every moment of every day and night. He celebrates with me and mourns with me. He lifts my burdens; eases my worries; challenges my choices. He loves me just the way I am and will even be there when i neglect our relationship. He knows everything about me and has felt every emotion i've ever experienced and He's there with open arms...
my Jesus....my King, Savior, my Best Friend - i can't wait to see you face to face
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, 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.
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.
NATHAN | class of 2024
2 years ago
