The song that has been on my heart the most this past week is "Friend in You" by Jon Gibson. I absolutely LOVE this song; it's one of my all-time favorites! It makes my heart smile every time I listen to it.
"Friend in You" is found on Jon's album Change of Heart, which was released in 1988. The fact that this song came out before I was even born and is one of my all-time favorites amazes me. I grew up listening to this song on the radio and it stuck with me ever since. Of course as a child, I didn't really listen to the lyrics, but I remember that it filled me with joy every time I heard it. Now that I'm older, the words of the song really touch my heart.
Let me take a moment to say, I really love Jon's voice! He's been compared to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Donny Hathaway and is recognized as one of the pioneers of gospel music. "Friend in You" was one of his number one hits and I see why. This song is about someone who is at their wits end and sees no hope in the future, but then Jon comes along to tell them that Jesus died for them, is a friend that they can always count on, and He lives in spirit right there in their heart.
And the part of the song that speaks to me the most is that exact one:
"My friend, I know what you've gone through, but Jesus died for you. So keep in mind, that although your heart is blue, let it break in two. And you will find a friend that lives in you."I love it! You can listen to "Friend in You" here and I pray that you are blessed by it!
Also, one last thing. Let me take this opportunity to extend an open invitation to all: if you do not know Jesus as your Savior and something in this post, or in the song, or just in life in general has touched you to where you do want to know Him and you want Him to live inside of you, send me an e-mail and I will help you in making that possible. You can find my contact information under the "Contact Me" tab at the top of this page.
Much love to all!
xoxo Rita
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