He's my BFF

What a Friend We Have in Jesus
By: Joseph Scriven

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 any where?
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.

The trouble is definitely here. It's been six months and I still don't have a job. Im not in denial anymore. I am one of those people affected by the increasing unemployment in America. I have been discouraged. I have lied. I have rebelled. I have turned my back. So, I have my foibles. I am reminded of the song, "Everything to God in prayer." Now, I feel empowered because I have a faithful friend. I remember what the priest said this morning, "Dont you know God knows you're hurting." My lack of employment hurts me. God knows I am hurting. I take it to the Lord in prayer.