Thoughts on brothers and friends…..
Prov. 18:24 NLT
“There are friends who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.”
(or in the NIV)
“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18. 24 NIV
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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.
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 your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!In His arms He'll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bearMay we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer.Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for prayerRapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there.”
Source: Musixmatch
What A Friend We Have In Jesus, Songwriters: Charles Crozat Converse / Paul Joseph Baloche / Joseph Medlicott
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The Fisherman: A Novel by Larry Huntsperger
“If so, then you also have before you a pilgrimage, a bridge to cross. Only, when the Spirit finally leads you to the other side, and the Master asks you, “Who do you say that I am?” your great and glorious breakthrough will not be, “You are Messiah,” it will be, “You are my friend.”
This is my favorite quote. I have no problem saying “Jesus is the Messiah” but oh how I long to have that breakthrough to be able to say in my heart, “Jesus is my friend”.
