LBW #439, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Devotion
This hymn is one that has been with me all of my life. I remember singing it as a child and feeling good about Jesus being a friend whom I could talk to about anything. I remember singing it as a young adult feeling comforted with the realization that no matter what decisions and trials I had to face, I could take them to God in prayer. I remember singing it a few weeks ago, feeling a bit tired with the tasks of ministry, and being comforted with the image that I was in God’s arms.
Even though I know that God is the same “yesterday, today, and tomorrow” my image of Him changes somewhat, depending on what is happening in my life. Praise be to God for a friend who knows me through and through and loves me still.
Prayer
Thank you, friend, for being there as I pass through the many stages of my life. Amen.