Prayer
Donnie McClurkin & Yolanda Adams Lyrics


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I pray You'll be our guide
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
When we lose our way

Lead us to a place
Guide us with Your grace
To a place where we'll be safe

I pray we'll find Your light (I pray we'll find Your light)
And hold it in our hearts (and hold it in our hearts)
When stars go out each night (stars go out each night)
Remind us where You are (remind us where You are)
Let this be our prayer (let this be our prayer)
When shadows fill our day (when shadows fill our day)

Oh Lord, lead us to a place, oh my
Guide us with Your grace (guide us with Your grace)
Give us faith so we'll be safe

A world where pain and sorrow will be ended
And every heart that's broken will be mended
And we'll remember we are all God's children
Reaching out to touch you, reaching to the sky

We ask that life be kind (we ask that life be kind)
And watch us from above (and watch us from above)
We hope each soul will find (we hope each soul will find)
Another soul to love (another soul to love)

Let this be our prayer (let this be our prayer)
Just like every child (just like every child)

Needs to find a place
Guide us with Your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

Needs to find a place




Guide us with Your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

Overall Meaning

Donnie McClurkin's song "The Prayer" is an emotional plea to God to be the guiding light amidst life's struggles. The lyrics are a prayer for direction and wisdom during times of uncertainty. The song begins with an appeal for God to be their guide, to watch over them and help them be wise. The lyrics ask for this prayer to be heard "when we lose our way," implying that life's journey can be confusing, frustrating or uncertain.


The chorus of the song implores God to lead the way to a place of safety and grace, where they can find refuge from the shadows that fill their day. The singer asks for the light of God to be within them and for Him to remind them where He is, particularly when darkness threatens to engulf them. The middle section of the song speaks about finding faith, love and healing in a world filled with pain and brokenness. The final chorus restates the asking for the Lord's guidance and grace and ends with an affirmation for each soul to find another soul to love.


Overall, "The Prayer" is a powerful and emotional song that touches on themes of guidance, wisdom, faith, grace, healing and love that will inspire listeners of all backgrounds.


Line by Line Meaning

I pray You'll be our guide
I ask that you lead us and show us the way.


And watch us where we go
Please keep an eye on us wherever we may be.


And help us to be wise
Enable us to make good choices and be intelligent.


In times when we don't know
During instances when we are uncertain and unsure.


Let this be our prayer
May this be our request and plea.


When we lose our way
Whenever we become lost and disoriented.


Lead us to a place
Show us the direction to go towards a certain place.


Guide us with Your grace
Direct us using your kindness and mercy.


To a place where we'll be safe
To a location where we will be protected and secure.


I pray we'll find Your light (I pray we'll find Your light)
May we discover and embrace the light you provide us.


And hold it in our hearts (and hold it in our hearts)
May we cherish it and keep it safe in our hearts.


When stars go out each night (stars go out each night)
Whenever we seem to lose our way and feel hopeless.


Remind us where You are (remind us where You are)
Prompt us to remember where you can be found.


When shadows fill our day (when shadows fill our day)
When negativity envelops us and brings us down.


Oh Lord, lead us to a place, oh my
Oh Lord, take us to a specific location, oh my


Guide us with Your grace (guide us with Your grace)
Show us the way using your kindness and mercy.


Give us faith so we'll be safe
Provide us with faith enabling us to be secure.


A world where pain and sorrow will be ended
An environment where there is no longer any pain or sadness.


And every heart that's broken will be mended
Every person who is troubled will be fixed and healed.


And we'll remember we are all God's children
We'll recall that we are all God's offspring.


Reaching out to touch you, reaching to the sky
Reaching out for you, reaching for the sky.


We ask that life be kind (we ask that life be kind)
We ask for life to be benevolent towards us.


And watch us from above (and watch us from above)
To monitor and oversee us from above.


We hope each soul will find (we hope each soul will find)
We pray that each person will find.


Another soul to love (another soul to love)
Another person to love and cherish.


Let this be our prayer (let this be our prayer)
Let this be our request and plea.


Just like every child (just like every child)
Just like every kid.


Needs to find a place
Requires locating somewhere.


Guide us with Your grace
Direct us using your kindness and mercy


Give us faith so we'll be safe
Provide us with faith enabling us to be secure.




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Written by: DIAMONDS MIGHTY, WINSTON FOSTER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ronnie7569

I pray You'll be our guide
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
When we lose our way
Lead us to a place
Guide us with Your grace
To a place where we'll be safe
I pray we'll find Your light (I pray we'll find Your light)
And hold it in our hearts (and hold it in our hearts)
When stars go out each night (stars go out each night)
Remind us where You are (remind us where You are)
Let this be our prayer (let this be our prayer)
When shadows fill our day (when shadows fill our day)
Oh Lord, lead us to a place, oh my
Guide us with Your grace (guide us with Your grace)
Give us faith so we'll be safe
A world where pain and sorrow will be ended
And every heart that's broken will be mended
And we'll remember we are all God's children
Reaching out to touch you, reaching to the sky
We ask that life be kind (we ask that life be kind)
And watch us from above (and watch us from above)
We hope each soul will find (we hope each soul will find)
Another soul to love (another soul to love)
Let this be our prayer (let this be our prayer)
Just like every child (just like every child)
Needs to find a place
Guide us with Your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Needs to find a place
Guide us with Your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe



@DrBsy

I pray you'll be our eyes
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
When we lose our way
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe
I pray we'll find your light
(I pray we'll find your light)
And hold it in our hearts
(And hold it in our hearts)
When stars go out each night
(Stars go out each night)
Remind us where you are
(Remind us where you are)
Let this be our prayer
(Let this be our prayer)
When shadows fill our day
(When shadows fill our day)
Oh, Lord, lead us to a place
(Guide us with your grace)
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
A world where pain and sorrow will be ended
And every heart that's broken will be mended
And we'll remember we are all God's children
Reaching out to touch you
Reaching to the sky
We ask that life be kind
(We ask that life be kind)
And watch us from above
(And watch us from above)
We hope each soul will find
(We hope each soul will find)
Another soul to love
(Another soul to love)
Let this be our prayer
(Let this be our prayer)
Just like every child
(Just like every child)
Needs to find a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Needs to find a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe



All comments from YouTube:

@nadinecoleman1937

My wedding church song 16 years ago. Oh, how those words are so near and dear to my heart. My walk with God has grown in leaps and bounds. May God bless all who listens to this beautiful song and be inspired and encouraged to seek after God with all your heart and never doubt who He is in your life. Blessings!!!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@user-vc6nq7ry4e

This, to me, is THE BEST rendition of this song by two AMAZING singers! Donnie McClurkin really showcases his voice, as usual but even more so in this song. Surprised 🙀 it doesn't have more views??? I have probably listened to this song at least a couple thousand times, at least 😜 😊. This song is absolutely beautiful 🦋 ❤ .

@ronnie7569

I pray You'll be our guide
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
When we lose our way
Lead us to a place
Guide us with Your grace
To a place where we'll be safe
I pray we'll find Your light (I pray we'll find Your light)
And hold it in our hearts (and hold it in our hearts)
When stars go out each night (stars go out each night)
Remind us where You are (remind us where You are)
Let this be our prayer (let this be our prayer)
When shadows fill our day (when shadows fill our day)
Oh Lord, lead us to a place, oh my
Guide us with Your grace (guide us with Your grace)
Give us faith so we'll be safe
A world where pain and sorrow will be ended
And every heart that's broken will be mended
And we'll remember we are all God's children
Reaching out to touch you, reaching to the sky
We ask that life be kind (we ask that life be kind)
And watch us from above (and watch us from above)
We hope each soul will find (we hope each soul will find)
Another soul to love (another soul to love)
Let this be our prayer (let this be our prayer)
Just like every child (just like every child)
Needs to find a place
Guide us with Your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Needs to find a place
Guide us with Your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

@dorothycraig3408

Wonderful

@willturner5448

Thank you for letting me know

@loloo512

Prayer for divine guidance to represent Christ and love as He does in this world that’s so broken💕🙏🏽

@johneesaharper5353

❤️

@lucilleparker8827

Thank you for this lyrics.

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@janicehoffman9788

This will be sung at my wedding!

@babygirl0806

@janicehoffman great song. I don’t think you could have chosen an appropriate song. Congratulations 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

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