Below are a few lines from the familiar hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”…
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer.
I have to remind myself often to carry everything to God in prayer. God loves to spend time talking to us, not only about the difficulties of life but also the pleasures of life. He enjoys hearing our thanksgiving, for the many blessings He has given to us. He enjoys hearing about the things that have made us happy as well as the things that have made us sad. He not only wants to cry with us, but He also wants to laugh with us.

God is always willing to work on our behalf; however, we must remember to invite Him into our lives and spend time fellowshipping with Him in prayer.
Don’t hesitate to make your requests known to God, no matter how big or small. He promises to give us His peace in exchange for our worries. So push pass the temptation to be self sufficient and let Him carry your burdens. Push pass discontentment and choose to be thankful. Push pass pride and embarrassment and share your deepest needs with Him, today.
Philippians 4:6-7, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
Amen 🙏🏾. God is faithful to save.
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Yes He is. Blessings!
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Amen 🙏🏾
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I remember this song. My Mother would sing this song all the time. Before long we kids knew the words to the song. Now when I hear it on the radio it brings back those memories of how my mother would be in the house singing it. You just do not hear those songs much these days.
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Thanks for sharing the memories of your mom singing this. The hymns are so precious and filled with truth.
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I sang this song many times when I was younger. I have to remind myself to go to God in prayer more when something is marking me anxious because I do take it to him but if I do not check myself I tend to stress over it more.
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We used to sing it all the time when I was younger too, in the church I grew up in. The words are an excellent reminder to carry everything to the Lord.
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Our small country churches still sing “What A Friend We Have in Jesus.” Certainly this is where our peace is found.
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That is wonderful to hear it is still sung. So true, our peace is in Jesus.
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That is one of my favorite songs to go to when I’m felling alone. Nice post
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It’s a great song. Thank you, Blessings.
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What beautiful words. I haven’t sang this song in so long, so thank you for the reminder. As I read your post, I pictured talking to God all throughout the day. What a lovely and comforting companionship we have available to us. Thank you, Dawn. I love this. 🤍
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It is a comfort to know the Lord is our faithful companion that we can go to throughout our day. He’s always there. You’re welcome Bridget, and thank you. 💕
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Amen 🙏🏽 in our SS class we learnt that there is nothing ‘just’ about prayer 🙏🏽 that prayer is our communion link with our Lord
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Sunday school is the best! And that’s so true. 🙏🏿
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Amen! Through every season, His love is near!
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Yes! Thankful for His love.
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Dawn; a beautiful post. I remember and still, enjoy the song. I believe in the power of prayer; and the love and grace of the Lord. He is waiting for us to reach out to Him, in praise and prayer. Blessings and peace! ❤️🦋🌺
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Thanks Jeanne! I believe too. Prayer is powerful. Blessings! ❤️☀️
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I love the old hymns like What A Friend We Have In Jesus. When does Jesus want to hear from us? Always!!!
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Yes always! Amen! 🙏🏿
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Whenever worrisome thoughts creep in our minds change them into prayers. This is something I try to live by. Thank you so much for this encouraging reminder. I needed it. Blessings, my sister.
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You are welcome. I am thankful to hear it encouraged you. Blessings to you sister. Hope your week is going well. ❤️
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If there is a man to pray, there is a God to answer. ☺
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Amen to that! ☺️
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Reading the words of that beautiful hymn in your post, I can hear the music in my spirit and it is stirring me with the presence of God. I am so glad I visited today!
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Thank you Jennifer for visiting! Those hymns have a way of drawing us into God’s presence. Enjoy your day.
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Sooo wonderfully, richly true! You too my dear sister.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
JESUS IS OUR FRIEND STICKING CLOSER THAN A BROTHER! PROVERBS 18: 24
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Great verse! Thank you for reblogging this! 😊
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WE BOTH ARE BLESSED BY IT. 😀
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