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Where do we go when we are needy, weak, and afraid? To whom can we turn when we are disappointed, finding ourselves unsatisfied with what the world offers? Is there anyone or anything that is constant when we and our world are ever-changing?

Far from being a simple "Sunday School answer", we turn to Jesus! He invites us to come to him and drink of living water that never runs dry (John 4:14), to run to him in our weakness for there his power is on display in abundant grace (2 Cor. 12:9), and to receive his peace that settles our hearts and calms our fears (John 14:27). More than that, on our own all of us are lost in sin until Jesus comes to us. It's significant that Jesus is both strong and kind. He is infinitely mighty and unmeasurably compassionate, demonstrating is love and power on the cross for all of God's children (Matt. 11:25)

One of the thoughts that undoes me the most is not my children getting hurt, but my children being afraid. And the startling truth is that when they are afraid, while I may be able to console them for a time, I will not always be able to be there for them. This song, written with children in mind, offers us plain and simple biblical language for running to Jesus. Accompanied by a simple singable melody, "Jesus Strong and Kind" could just be that song your children learn early and sing for a lifetime.

-Jonathan

Jesus Strong and Kind

Written by Rich Thompson, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, & Colin Buchanan

Lyrics:

Verse 1
Jesus said that if I thirst
I should come to him
No one else can satisfy
I should come to him

Verse 2
Jesus said if I am weak
I should come to him
No one else can be my strength
I should come to him

Chorus
For the Lord is good and faithful
He will keep us day and night
We can always run to Jesus
Jesus, strong and kind

Verse 3
Jesus said that if I fear
I should come to him
No one else can be my shield
I should come to him

Verse 4
Jesus said if I am lost
He will come to me
And he showed me on that cross
He will come to me

CCLI Song #7139992 | CCLI License # 193208