John 15:15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
Because believers are His friends, Jesus has revealed the things of God to us.
One of the things that should characterize a believer is that you can go to God, tell him your problems and get understanding and help and encouragement from him.
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
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What a friend we have in Jesus, — All our sins and griefs to bear! — What a privilege to carry — Everything to God in prayer! — Oh, what peace we often forfeit, — Oh, 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 thy friends despise, forsake thee? — Take it to the Lord in prayer! — In His arms He’ll take and shield thee, — Thou wilt find a solace there.
Joseph M Scriven, 1855.
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