Lent

[dreamflower]

I had to work Sunday, so tonight I listened to the sermon on my pastor's website. She preached the first in a Lenten series on prayer:

Grace and Peace: Musings of a Methodist Minister, "Prayer 411"

A lot to think about.

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[labourslamp.livejournal.com]

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 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.

[dreamflower]

Beautiful, thank you, dear!