What a Friend
Finding Peace in Prayer: Unveiling the Profound Message of 'What a Friend'
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What a friend we have in Jesus
Expressing admiration for the friendship and support found in Jesus.
All our sins and griefs to bear
Highlighting that Jesus helps bear the burdens of sins and sorrows.
And what a privilege to carry
Emphasizing the honor and opportunity to bring all concerns to God through prayer.
Everything to God in prayer
Encouraging the act of presenting everything to God through prayer.
Oh, what peace we often forfeit
Reflecting on the tranquility that is often lost or sacrificed.
Oh, what needless pain we bear
Pointing out the unnecessary suffering endured due to our actions.
All because we do not carry
Explaining that our lack of prayer results in carrying unnecessary burdens.
Everything to God in prayer
Reiterating the importance of taking everything to God through prayer.
Have we trials and temptations?
Pondering the existence of trials and temptations in life.
Is there trouble anywhere?
Questioning if there is trouble or difficulty in any situation.
We should never be discouraged
Encouraging not to lose hope but to pray about the situation.
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Advising to take all worries and concerns to God in prayer.
Oh, what peace we often forfeit
Reiterating the loss of peace due to negligence in prayer.
Oh, what needless pain we bear
Reinforcing the unnecessary pain endured by not praying.
All because we do not carry
Stressing the consequence of not bringing everything to God in prayer.
Everything to God in prayer
Emphasizing the importance of presenting all matters to God in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy-laden
Asking if one feels weakened and burdened with worries.
Cumbered with a load of care?
Describing feeling encumbered with a heavy load of concerns.
Precious Savior, still our refuge
Referring to Jesus as a precious refuge despite life's challenges.
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Encouraging to take all worries and cares to the Lord in prayer.
Oh, what peace we often forfeit
Reiterating the common loss of peace due to neglecting prayer.
Oh, what needless pain we bear
Highlighting the unnecessary pain caused by neglecting prayer.
All because we do not carry
Stressing the consequence of not carrying everything to God in prayer.
Everything to God in prayer
Reinforcing the importance of bringing all matters to God through prayer.
Be not anxious for anything, in prayer ask everything
Encouragement to avoid anxiety and to request everything through prayer, resulting in peace beyond understanding.
Let your peace surpass understanding, and rejoice, rejoice
Encouraging rejoicing in the peace that surpasses understanding obtained through prayer.
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