I’ve Got a Mighty Friend

Tough Times

A few minutes ago I was reading a post from a friend. He expressed several needs, yet praised the Lord for being in control (Romans 8:28). And just this week we in the Baker home realized we will be facing some additional struggles we had hoped to avoid. Nevertheless, aren’t you glad we serve a Mighty God?

All of us are living in tough and troubling times. For some of you, the road you’re on has far more bumps and potholes than the roads of others. Yet, all of us will agree, wherever we are, that the world is not getting any better. Times are tough, and are only going to get tougher (even with a new President).

But…

But, I have a Mighty Friend who is not affected by the whims of men or the winds of time. As a matter of fact, my Friend is the One who created man and started time.

Ten years ago (2007) I wrote a song for my then-little girls to sing. Every time I listen to it these days I’m tempted to kick up my heels, pump my fists, and waved my hands while shouting, “Praise GOD!”

Maybe you need some encouragement? Just read the lyrics I have included below, and if God is your friend, don’t worry (Matthew 6:30-34), He’s got this!

Mighty Friend

Well I may not be as tall as a building or strong as a big ol train

I may not be as smart as a scientist doing things I can’t explain

But I know the One who made the tallest mountain and can whip up a hurricane

And the very One who invented gravity says He even knows my name.

 

Well I may not know what’s comin’ in the mornin’, or what the day may bring

Good or bad, I’m not gonna worry, ‘cause Jesus knows everything.

So I’ll do the best with what God has given me as long as there is time

‘Cause the One that got the clocks a-tick’n told me it’ll all be fine.

 

When the devil acts like a bully, putting on a scary show

Before you run away and hide in a corner there’s something you need to know

The One who spoke the world into existence is standing by your side

And if you look close the devil’s knees are shakin’ cause he knows he’ll lose the fight

 

Chorus:

Cause I’ve got a Mighty, Mighty Friend who watches over me

And He’s the Mighty, Mighty Savior who died to set me free

Well I may not be the greatest at anything, but this one thing is so

The God that is the greatest at everything loves me, this I know.

 

© 2007, Anthony C. Baker (BMI)

Katie the Music Major is going to hate me for doing this…

…but I am going to include the recording I was talking about. This was recorded back when she (Katie) was only 10 or 11 years-old. It’s not Nashville quality, but it’s precious. So, as so many people say before they sing in church, “Don’t listen to how we sing, just listen to the words.”

“Mighty Friend”