What a friend we have in Jesus

 **"What a Friend We Have in Jesus"**  

*A Hymn of Comfort and Assurance*  

**Key Scripture:**  

*"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends."* (John 15:13)  

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### **Verse 1**  

*What a Friend we have in Jesus,*  

*All our sins and griefs to bear!*  

*What a privilege to carry*  

*Everything to God in prayer!*  

### **Chorus**  

*"Oh, what peace we often forfeit,*  

*Oh, what needless pain we bear—*  

*All because we do not carry*  

*Everything to God in prayer!"*  

### **Verse 2**  

*Have we trials and temptations?*  

*Is there trouble anywhere?*  

*We should never be discouraged—*  

*Take it to the Lord in prayer!*  

### **Bridge**  

*"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!"*  

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### **Scriptural Foundations**  

- **Matthew 11:28** – *"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden..."*  

- **Hebrews 4:16** – *"Let us boldly approach the throne of grace..."*  

- **1 Peter 5:7** – *"Cast all your cares upon Him..."*  

**Why Jesus is the Perfect Friend:**  

❤️ **Always Listens** – Never too busy (Psalm 34:17)  

❤️ **Never Leaves** – Stays through every storm (Hebrews 13:5)  

❤️ **Fully Understands** – Feels your pain (Isaiah 53:4)  

❤️ **Fights for You** – Your Divine Advocate (Romans 8:34)  

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**💡 Reflection:**  

*"Earthly friends may fail, but Jesus’ friendship is *unshakable*. He doesn’t just *hear* your prayers—He *carries* your burdens."*  

**Sing This Truth Today:**  

*"I’ve found a Friend, oh, such a Friend! So kind, and true, and tender!"*  

**Carry Proverbs 18:24:**  

*"There is a Friend who sticks closer than a brother."*