Too much of the same thing gets old, and yet too much originality begins to… Read Full Bio ↴Too much of the same thing gets old, and yet too much originality begins to feel indulgent. Balance is refreshing. In Art and Soul, Jadon Lavik delivers just that. With masterful equilibrium, this Washington State native settles in to his fifth studio release with maturity and poise. An accomplished singer songwriter, with two Top 10 AC Hits (“What If” and “Come Thou Fount”), three 1’s at Inspirational Radio (“Father”, “What If”, and “Come Thou Fount”) 3 “Dove Award” nominations, an ASCAP songwriter award, among other accolades, Lavik set out to create a different kind of record in Art and Soul. “I think the album title speaks well as to where I find myself as an artist: Balancing my music between the Christian music world and the Church. The truth is, I have a heart for both, appreciate both, and recognize that I value and enjoy both”, Lavik explains Resounding worship anthems like Mighty God and Done Great Things remind listeners of the grandeur and faithfulness of our limitless and loving God.

While other tunes seem to almost be drenched in the frailty of what it means to be human. In the optimistically melancholy Surrender, for example, Lavik sings, “Helpless is right where you want me, and helpless is where I am free.” It’s in this middle ground of our humanness and the God’s matchless glory that Art and Soul finds its home. Consistent with Lavik’s seminary background, a refreshing theological proficiency is woven throughout the album making each listen thoroughly edifying. Camping consistently on God’s limitless power and His ability to mend our brokenness, Art and Soul is sure to lift any listener to a place of joy and right perspective on life. Each song in the 1 Corinthians 13 trilogy: Faith, Hope, and Love present timeless truth on the three attributes indispensable for living effectively in God’s Kingdom. The album’s first radio single Shine offers an infectious melody, top notch production, and beautiful guitar tones which contribute to the compelling message of our ever constant need to be a light for Jesus in this world.

What a Friend
Jadon Lavik Lyrics

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What a Friend we have in Jesus all our sins and griefs to bear
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer
O what peace we often forfeit O what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer

Have we trials and temptations Is there trouble anywhere
We should never be discouraged take it to the Lord in prayer
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share

Jesus He knows our every weakness take it to the Lord in prayer

Are we weak and heavy laden cumbered with a load of care
Precious Savior still our refuge take it to the Lord in prayer
Do your friends despise forsake you Take it to the Lord in prayer
In His arms He'll take and shield thee thou will find a solace there

Thou will find a solace there
Thou will find a solace there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "What A Friend" by Jadon Lavik showcases the unwavering and unconditional love of Jesus Christ towards his followers. The first two lines of the song hold significant meaning as it highlights the bond of friendship between humans and Jesus Christ, who takes away all of their sins and grief without any judgement. In the next line, the singer states that it is a privilege to take everything to God in prayer; that nothing is too horrible or impossible to be shared with Him.

In the second paragraph, the singer points out that everyone faces trials, temptations, and difficulties in life, but that should never make them lose hope or feel discouraged. They should take it all to God in prayer and seek His guidance and comfort. The singer points out that Jesus is the most faithful friend a person can ever have who will help them confront and overcome their sorrows. In the final stanza, the singer states that when a person is feeling weak or burdened, Jesus is still there to act as their refuge. Even if one's friends leave them alone, Jesus is always there to embrace, shield them, and make them feel content.

Line by Line Meaning

What a Friend we have in Jesus all our sins and griefs to bear
Jesus is an amazing friend because He can help us handle all of our sins and troubles.

What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer
It’s an honor to be able to talk to God and give Him all of our worries and problems.

O what peace we often forfeit O what needless pain we bear
We often forget that we can give all of our troubles to God and it causes us to feel unnecessary pain and anxiety.

All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer
The reason we feel so much pain is because we forget to give our problems to God in prayer.

Have we trials and temptations Is there trouble anywhere
When we face challenges and difficulties, it’s important to remember that we can take it all to God in prayer.

We should never be discouraged take it to the Lord in prayer
We should never feel discouraged because we know that we can always take our problems to God in prayer.

Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share
Is there anyone else we can turn to who is as faithful and willing to help us with all our problems as Jesus is?

Jesus He knows our every weakness take it to the Lord in prayer
Jesus knows all our weaknesses and struggles and we can be confident that we can take everything to Him in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden cumbered with a load of care
When we are tired, burdened, and weighed down with our problems, we can take it all to Jesus.

Precious Savior still our refuge take it to the Lord in prayer
Jesus is still our safe place where we can go to find comfort and help with all of our problems.

Do your friends despise forsake you Take it to the Lord in prayer
Even if our friends abandon us, we can take comfort in the fact that Jesus will always be there for us if we go to Him in prayer.

In His arms He'll take and shield thee thou will find a solace there
In Jesus’ arms, we will find protection and comfort, which will give us peace and rest.

Thou will find a solace there
If we turn to Jesus and give Him all our troubles, we will find peace and rest in Him.

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