“The Words I Would Say” by Sidewalk Prophets
Three in the morning and I’m still awake
So I picked up a pen and a page
And I started writing just what I’d say
If we were face to face
I’d tell you just what you mean to me
Tell you these simple truths
Be strong in the Lord and
Never give up hope
You’re gonna do great things
I already know
God’s got his hand on you so
Don’t live life in fear
Forgive and forget
But don’t forget why you’re here
Take your time and pray
These are the words I would say
Last time we spoke you said you were hurting
And I felt your pain in my heart
I want to tell you that I keep on praying
Love will find you where you are
I know, ’cause I’ve already been there
So please hear these simple truths
Be strong in the Lord and
Never give up hope
You’re gonna do great things
I already know
God’s got his hand on you so
Don’t live life in fear
Forgive and forget
But don’t forget why you’re here
Take your time and pray
These are the words I would say
From one simple life to another
I will say
Come, find peace in the Father
Be strong in the Lord and
Never give up hope
You’re gonna do great things
I already know
God’s got his hand on you so
Don’t live life in fear
Forgive and forget
But don’t forget why you’re here
Take your time and pray
Thank God for each day
His love will find a way
These are the words I would say
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Sam Mizell / David Frey / Ben McDonald
Dear God, there are a couple of people for whom I would love to write the words/sentiments of this song, but I cannot. It hurts my heart that I cannot write them to them. It hurts my heart that I don’t think they could 1.) hear them and 2.) hear them from me.
My prayer today is that these words can be true for them someday. But as I sit here and think about them now, maybe they aren’t about them. Maybe, in this moment, they are meant for me. I hadn’t heard this song in a long time, but it came up on the radio a couple of days ago and I’ve kind of had it on a loop. In my heart I’ve been thinking about those I love, but maybe I need this right now. Maybe they are for others I love who can receive them.
Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit–my Triune God–thank you for this encouragement. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for praying to the Father for me. Thank you, Jesus, for loving me, teaching me through your example, and comforting me through your empathy. Thank you, Father, for bothering to care about me at all, much less loving me so extravagantly. I am humbled and grateful.
I pray this under your authority, grateful for you,
Amen
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