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"I Call You Friend" by George Case - Walking with the King as a Friend


George Case's "I Call You Friend" is a song about connection, intimacy, and the beauty of being able to Jesus your friend. The lyrics are inspired by John 15:13, "… I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends …". George reminds us that Jesus chooses to have a deep and personal relationship with us (if you let Him), and to walk with us no matter what we are going through. 

George Case - I Call You FriendGeorge shares that he grew up in a musically gifted Southern Baptist family in Pickens, South Carolina, and traveled the world during his 26 years of service in the U.S. military, experiences that shaped his life and have uniquely shaped his music ministry. He is now a full-time musician that releases songs that speak to the heart of the global Church. 

This song is an invitation to see Jesus as the most loyal and intimate friend we could possibly imagine. "You're called Prince of Peace, King of Kings // Creator of life and everything," which may make us feel as if He is very distant. But despite His majesty, He remains approachable and wishes that we too will see Him as our friend. George describes the kind of friend that Jesus is. "You never let me down, it's just what You do." Doubts and lies lurk around the corner, "Some say you're just a myth, just a fairy tale," and the best way to counter this kind of skepticism is with a personal testimony: "I know You changed my life, I know it well." 

The key ingredient to a strong and durable faith is to deepen your bond with God. May this song help you to further grow your relationship with our Lord and Savior, and remind you how near He really is.

(Related scripture: John 15:13-15; Proverbs 18:24; Hebrews 13:5)

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