Friends and Birds
Song: Lean On Me Artist: Bill Withers
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Sometimes, in our lives
We all have pain, we all have sorrow
But, if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
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Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
For, it won't be long
Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
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Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill
Those of your needs that you won't let show
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You just call on me brother when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
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Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
For, it won't be long
Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
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You just call on me sister when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
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If there is a load
You have to bear, that you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load if you just call m
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a) Read the song (to the right)
b) Can you remember your first friend? Share about him or her?
c) What were some of the joys?
d) What were some of the disappointments?
e) Do you remember any pain associated with this friendship?Â
f) It is hard to have a relationship with someone without some pain
and sacrifice along with the joy and security friendship brings. Would
you agree or disagree? Explain.
g) NEXT, Re-read the song but think of Jesus as a friend.
h) Have you ever focused on more than just who Jesus was, but: his
relationship with others? With God? His attitude toward human
weakness? His way to happiness and peace? Reflect and share
on this.
i) How has God called on you to be a friend to others? Share.
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your
life, Consider the ravens: They do not sow or
reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God
feeds them. And how much more valuable you are
than birds! (Luke 12:22 & 24)
1. What is God's relationship with the birds in the above verse?
2. Is this relationship with ALL birds, or just the privileged birds? Or just
Peace-Doves? Or Blue-Jays? Or birds that are well built?
3. Close with a prayer, with each person sharing two or three qualities they need
today in a friend, and three qualities of a friend each person wants to be to
others.