Treasures of a Woman's Heart

                                               Jesus, My Friend
                                                     by Joni Eareckson Tada

The dearest friend on earth is a mere shadow compared with Jesus Christ.  -Oswald Chambers


A friend loves at all times(proverbs 17:17).If you have a friend like that,you have a treasure  someone with whom you can peel back the layers of your heart,knowing that he or she will handle tenderly and loyally everything that's revealed.
    That's why I consider Jesus to be my friend.Of course,there used to be times in prayer when I would get tongue-tied over whether or not I was praising Him properly.I would measure far too carefully my words,wondering if my prayer was progressing the way it should in a tidy order of adoration,confession,thanksgiving,and supplication.Sometimes I just gave up in frustration.
    All the while,Jesus must have been waiting for me to simply peel back the layers of my heart and openly share a tumble of thoughts and confession,like chaff and grain.He wanted to assure me that with His faithful hand He would keep what was worth keeping in my prayer and gently blow the rest away.
     Jesus is a friend with whom you can feel safe.
  "...Creator love has no one than this,that he lay down his life for his friend..."  -John 15:13

Thought...Is Jesus your friend?Don't be afraid.Share with Him anything on your heart.Amazingly,He,too,considers you His friend and promises to reveal to you the things of God(John 15:15).Most astonishing of all,He's the friend Who gave His life for you!How can you not feel safe in a personal relationship like that?                                    

                                                                                                                              To be continue . . .

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