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"What A Friend" by Tania G: A Modern Take on a Timeless Hymn


"What A Friend" by Tania G is a fresh, modern take on a timeless hymn, reimagining its message of comfort and connection with Jesus. This is the third single from her upcoming EP of reimagined hymns, and this song reminds us Jesus is a friend who understands and shares our sorrows, bearing our burdens and offering comfort. Life brings losses and gains, but He walks with us through it all, if we let Him! 

Tania G - What A Friend"What a privilege to carry // Everything to God in prayer!" is the second key message in this song, encouraging us to bring all of our concerns, temptations, and even the pain of rejection to God in prayer. There isn't a reason why we need to bear this on our own, "O what peace we often forfeit // O what needless pain we bear // All because we do not carry // Everything to God in prayer!" 

"Can we find a friend so faithful // Who will all our sorrows share? // Cause He knows our every weakness // Take it to the Lord in prayer." Sure, He knows what is going on, even before we do, and He knows the weight we feel of life's trials, but still… He wants to hear it from us. Share them with Jesus through prayer. 

This revisited song is a beautiful invitation to lean into His compassion. Through trials, weakness, or worry, He's always near. So, when you're carrying heavy loads, may this song be a reminder that you can hand them over to Him. But it's not just the heavy loads that He is interested in, He also hopes you'll share your other thoughts as well.

(Related scripture: Matthew 11:28-30; Psalm 55:22; Hebrews 4:15-16)

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