“What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear, what a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.”

Lord, we are so thankful that we have a friend in you, a friend you never changes, a friend who loves us without conditions; and so this morning Lord, we come before you with all of our needs and our cares, because on you we could depend. Lord, we pray this morning that all who seek you early will find you, that you will fill us with your grace, that you will give us hearts to sing your praise. Lord, remove from us all the cares of this life which overshadows our praise for you. Lord, comfort those who mourn, those who are cast down lift up, and make them strong in faith and hope, show them how to give you thanks and praise in the midst of adversity, so that the time of joy will return and peace will abide in their hearts. All this we ask in the mighty name of Jesus, to Him be the glory now and forever. Amen!