Prayer For A Friend
Casting Crowns Lyrics
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I lift my friend to You
Complicated circumstances have clouded his view
Lord, I lift my friend up to You
I fear that I won't have the words that he needs to hear
I pray for Your wisdom, oh God, and a heart that's sincere
Lord, I lift my friend up to You
Lord, I lift my friend to You
My best friend in the world, I know he means much more to You
I want so much to help him, but this is something he has to do
And Lord, I lift my friend up to You
'Cause there's a way that seems so right to him
But You know where that leads
He's becoming a puppet of the world, too blind to see the strings
Lord, I lift my friend up to You
My friend up to You
Lord, I lift my friend to You, I've done all that I know to do
I lift my friend to You
The lyrics to "Prayer For A Friend" by Casting Crowns express the singer's deep concern and love for a friend who is going through a difficult time, as well as their faith in God to provide guidance and support. The singer has done all that they can do and now turns to God to help their friend with whatever they are facing. The lyrics also touch on the idea that sometimes the best thing to do to help someone is to give them over to God and allow Him to work in their lives.
The first verse describes the friend's situation as one of "complicated circumstances" which have clouded their view. The singer recognizes that they cannot fix the situation or provide all the answers their friend needs. Instead, they pray for God to give them the words of wisdom and a sincere heart to help support their friend. The second verse highlights the singer's realization that they cannot fix their friend's situation, and that ultimately it is something he has to do with God's help. The third verse explains how the friend is becoming "a puppet of the world" and is blind to the "strings" that are pulling him in the wrong direction. The singer expresses their desire to help their friend but acknowledges that ultimately, it is up to God to provide the guidance and support.
Overall, the song speaks to the power of prayer and the need to rely on God when we are faced with situations that are beyond our control. It also emphasizes the importance of being a supportive friend who can offer words of encouragement and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, I lift my friend to You, I've done all that I know to do
I surrender my friend's fate to You as I acknowledge that I am powerless and that only You can help him in his current situation.
I lift my friend to You
I give my friend up to You in faith, knowing that You are capable of providing a solution to his problems.
Complicated circumstances have clouded his view
My friend is struggling to see and understand things clearly because of the complexity of his situation.
I fear that I won't have the words that he needs to hear
I am afraid that I do not possess the right words to say to my friend to be able to provide the comfort and guidance he needs.
I pray for Your wisdom, oh God, and a heart that's sincere
I ask for Your guidance and a genuine heart so that I may be able to provide helpful advice and support to my friend.
My best friend in the world, I know he means much more to You
I am aware that my friend is not only important to me but also holds great value in Your eyes.
I want so much to help him, but this is something he has to do
Although I wish to offer assistance, I understand that my friend must also take responsibility and make an effort to improve his situation.
And Lord, I lift my friend up to You
Once again, I entrust my friend to You, expressing my faith that You will take care of him.
'Cause there's a way that seems so right to him
My friend is convinced that he is taking the right path, even though it may be leading him astray.
But You know where that leads
I trust that You are aware of where my friend's choices will lead him and can intervene accordingly.
He's becoming a puppet of the world, too blind to see the strings
My friend is being controlled by external influences and is unable to see how his actions are being manipulated.
My friend up to You
As I conclude this prayer, I once again leave my friend in Your care, relying on Your infinite love and wisdom to guide him towards the right path.
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Written by: JOHN MARK HALL
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