I can talk with Jesus

Hi

Back in 1998, I wrote a little, reflective kids song on prayer, Ican talk with Jesus. My hunch is that the inspiration was this Sunday’s lectionary gospel – Luke 11:1-13. It includes Luke’s shorter version of the Lord’s Prayer … perhaps more accurately, The Disciple’s Prayer

On reflection, I reckon it holds up well. Perhaps it could have had a verse to do with praise, but anyhow, here it is. I’m happy that I used “with” Jesus rather than “to”. A reminder of the sense of dialogue, communion and conversation deep in the heart of prayer.

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For me, it’s one of those kids songs I’ve written (and I’ve written many over the years) that the whole congregation could sing. Feel free to use it.

Shalom,
David

I can talk with Jesus

1. I can talk with Jesus
any time of day
Talk about those problems
that just won’t go away
Don’t always want answers
Just someone who hears
I can talk with Jesus –
he always hears.

2. I can talk with Jesus
When times are best can be!
Talk about the great things
happening to me, and
When I’ve done things real bad,
when “sorry’s” the only word
I can talk with Jesus

3. I can talk with Jesus
‘bout sadness in this world
dying, fighting, hurt; and
more than only listen,
he answers me God’s way.
I can talk with Jesus
I can talk with Jesus
We can talk together
in prayer, each day.

David MacGregor 
© 1998 Willow Publishing