CCLI Song No. 3233814 Key: C Please feel free to make this song part of your own repertoire, varying it if you wish.
Gospel/Christian Bible-based songs
Music has always been a special joy to me. While still a child I enjoyed classical guitar and piano lessons. While growing up I had opportunity to play for our church youth group. More recently I have begun to write songs. They vary widely in style and are not confined to any one genre. My goal is to please the One who is the song-giver; to honour Him in all I write and play. It is my sincere desire that the Lord uses the music I write to draw people closer to Himself. Wherever you are at in relationship to God, may this music touch your heart and be a blessing to you.
Story behind the song
The different verses describe the different thoughts of friends of mine.
Lyrics
Intro:
I'm prayin' for my friends, Lord,
I'm prayin' for my friends.
Even though I don't know how to pray,
You will hear.
You told me I should pray for them
and hold them up to You
'Cuz Lord You know
and understand their ev'ry need.
Verse 1
I'm prayin' for my friend, Lord,
I'm prayin' for my friend.
He doesn't know if he's Yours Lord,
and he's scared.
I told him he could pray to You,
You'd meet him where he's at.
'Cuz Lord I know
You've always been there for me.
Jesus, please go with him;
I know You love him so,
So much more, so much more than I do.
Father, please comfort him;
draw him to Yourself
'Til he's safe, safe in Your arms.
Verse 2
I'm prayin' for my friend, Lord,
I'm prayin' for my friend.
He's working hard for You, Lord,
and he's tired.
I promised I would pray for him
that You would give him strength
'Cuz Lord I know –
when I am weak You are my strength.
Jesus, You are with him;
I know You love him so,
So much more, so much more than I do.
Father, please comfort him;
draw him to Yourself
And hold him close, close to Your heart.
Verse 3
I'm prayin' for my friend, Lord,
I'm prayin' for my friend.
She doesn't know what the future holds and she's tired.
Help her, Lord, to come to You,
And know You'll lead her on.
'Cuz Lord I know –
You promised that You would lead.
Jesus, show Your love to her;
I know You love her so,
So much more, so much more than I do.
Father, please give her peace
as she puts her trust in You
And hold her tight,
hold her tightly in Your arms.
Ending:
I'm prayin' for my friends, Lord,
You know them each by name.
And though I haven't mentioned all,
I pray for them the same.
Please let each know You're with them,
and that You love them so;
So much more, so much more than I do.
Father, please comfort them,
and draw them to Yourself;
Hold them close, ever closer to Your heart.
I’m prayin’ for my friends, Lord,
I’m prayin’ for my friends.
