What a Friend we have in Jesus

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.
(Words: Joseph Scriven (1857)

This hymn is so deep. It got me thinking… …….

Why worry, when I have an anchor so faithful

Why faint, when I have a shoulder to lean on

When will I learn to carry everything to God in prayer?

When will I rely on God without hesitation?

When will I trust without making provision for “just in case”?

Cast all your burdens on him

……………..no holding back in our trust…….

…………….knowing he who has promised is able….