The Prayer
Donnie McClurkin & Yolanda Adams Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Donnie McClurkin and Yolanda Adams' song The Prayer express the desire for guidance and wisdom in times of uncertainty. The song asks for a divine presence to watch over and lead us towards safety and a place where we can find peace. It acknowledges the world's pain and struggle, noting that broken hearts can mend and every person deserves kindness and love. The lyrics encourage listeners to reach out to a higher being and believe in faith for safety.

The Prayer is an uplifting and hopeful song that speaks to the human spirit's need for connection and guidance. It reminds us that we are not alone, and that there is always someone looking out for us, especially during difficult times. The emphasis on finding a safe place and asking for grace highlights the importance of caring for and supporting one another in times of need.

Line by Line Meaning

I pray you'll be our eyes
I ask that you will be our guide and help us see what we cannot see

And watch us where we go
And protect us as we travel through life's unknown paths

And help us to be wise
And grant us wisdom when we are unsure of what to do

In times when we don't know
Especially when we are ignorant and confused about the world

Let this be our prayer
May our words resonate with you and express our deepest hopes

When we lose our way
When we get lost in the chaos and distractions around us

Lead us to a place
Guide us to a destination that is safe and fulfilling

Guide us with your grace
Shine your light on us and show us the way with your mercy

To a place where we'll be safe
A place of security and free from danger and harm

I pray we'll find your light
I ask that we discover your presence and feel your love and grace

(I pray we'll find your light)

And hold it in our hearts
And cherish and nurture the spirit within us

(And hold it in our hearts)

When stars go out each night
When darkness falls and hope seems to vanish

(Stars go out each night)

Remind us where you are
Help us remember that you are always with us, even in our darkest moments

(Remind us where you are)

Let this be our prayer
May our words remain a prayer that is both humble and sincere

(Let this be our prayer)

When shadows fill our day
When the burdens and struggles of life overwhelm us

(When shadows fill our day)

Oh, Lord, lead us to a place
Please show us mercy and lead us to a better path

(Guide us with your grace)

Guide us with your grace
May your mercy guide us and light our way

Give us faith so we'll be safe
Grant us strength, courage, and faith so that we may find safety and security

A world where pain and sorrow will be ended
May the world be free from suffering and despair

And every heart that's broken will be mended
May those who are hurting find healing and peace

And we'll remember we are all God's children
May we recognize that we are all equal and beloved by God

Reaching out to touch you
May we strive to connect with God and feel His presence

Reaching to the sky
And may our prayers and hopes rise up towards the heavens

We ask that life be kind
May our lives be gentle, pleasant, and full of goodness

(We ask that life be kind)

And watch us from above
May God guide us from the heavens and keep us safe in His embrace

(And watch us from above)

We hope each soul will find
May every individual discover and experience

(We hope each soul will find)

Another soul to love
Another person to love and cherish in their life's journey

(Another soul to love)

Just like every child
Like every child who seeks a parent's loving guidance

(Just like every child)

Needs to find a place
It is important for us to find a sense of belonging and purpose in our lives

Guide us with your grace
May God's mercy and love be our guiding light

Give us faith so we'll be safe
May we be granted the strength and faith to find safety and peace in our lives

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carole Bayer Sager, David Foster

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