Jordan Mentz

Pre Chorus:
Friendship is tender and I will do anything and everything to bring glory to God through it
I will sit in a car and let the Spirit work because anything I would’ve said would not have come out right
I have seen many friendships go up in flames because God was not the focus
So many times I wish I had been more careful and realize what God means to me

Chorus:
Friendships are a gift from the Lord and I want to be a part of as many friendships as He chooses to bless me with
I don’t know why God gave me so many friendships, but I sing because I am thankful
You never know when people will need your presence, opinion or advice but I want to be there.
Friendship is something I will protect and with Christ in the center no one can destroy
I will do whatever is needed including making myself vulnerable if it means I can grow

Verse 1:
I admit I am a sinner in need of forgiveness but I realize God forgave me
I cannot see how Christ gave His life for me so He could know me as a friend
So please Lord make me into the friend that you are and teach me to sacrifice it all
There are many times there are times I feel awkward but through the awkward times I see what you have done for me.

Verse 2:
I want my friendships to grow because I know I can’t do it on my own
I can see friendships as a gift of God to me and I want to protect them with everything
I need to find myself within your arms and I know I need your blessing on this gift you gave to me

Pre Chorus:
If I had to lay my life down for the sake of a friend
If I was hurt for the sake of a friendship
I cannot believe the things I have learned through this awkward stage
God is really working in my life and I want to share how

Chorus:
Could you lay your pride down just to pray for others
Would you go for broke just to watch God do a work
Would you leave it all behind just to watch a friendship thrive
I would and I can say I did because I want to see God glorified

Verse 1:
I laid myself down to put others first and I am so thankful I did
I am not telling you this just so I could brag
I want to see a friendship grow and other things seem to take a backseat
I would do anything for you and it doesn’t matter if I feel awkward because God will use me

Verse 2:
If I cry because I am filled with joy because I see a friendship
A friendship that is faith based and Christ centered
I feel privileged because I have had a part and I didn’t say a word but I kept my mouth shut and let God speak amidst the awkward silence

Written about a road trip to Missouri from TX. I was sitting in the backseat and this is written form my perspective and a friend