A Song, A Prayer

The following are lyrics to a song by Kendall Payne. May it minister to you, like it does me.

I will pray for you now, for you have been my faithful friends
While the road we walk is difficult indeed
I could not ask for more than what you've already been
Only that you would say these prayers for me
May your heart break enough that compassion enters in
May your strength all be spent upon the weak
All the castles and crowns you build and place upon your head
May they all fall, come crashing down around your feet
May you find every step to be harder than the last
So your character grows greater every stride
May your company be of human insignificance
May your weakness be your only source of pride
What you do unto others may it all be done to you
May you meet the One who made us
And see Him smile when life is through
May your blessings be many but not what you hoped they'd be
And when you look upon the broken
May mercy show you what you could not see
May you never be sure of any plans you desire
But you'd learn to trust the plan He has for you
May your passions be tried and tested in the holy fire
May you fight with all your life for what is true
I have prayed for you now all my dear and faithful friends
But what I wish is more than I could ever speak
As the way wanders on I'll long to see you once again
Until then, would you pray these prayers for me?
Oh, that you would pray for me


3 Response to "A Song, A Prayer"

  1. Vicki Says:
    October 2, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    Layne, this poem is very deep. It makes me think long and hard. I find that this is actually the way I pray many times, but it is hard to do it in the presence of others; it can sound so uncaring. I guess it is like those faithful "wounds of a friend" that the writer of Proverbs spoke of. I hope you pray this way for me, too.
    Love you :-)

  2. ninismom33 says:
    October 6, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    I haven't heard it, but I will look into it. It's beautiful, parts of it remind me of the Lord's Prayer. Thanks for sharing:) Miss you!

  3. judykprescott says:
    October 13, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    Layne, what a beautiful song.... I will print and ponder :) Thanks! Love you.

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