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Prayer For A Friend
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Jul 3, 2026 updated
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Casting Crowns' 'Prayer For A Friend' is a heartfelt intercessory song about lifting a struggling friend to God in prayer. The lyrics express the singer's concern for a friend whose perspective is clouded by worldly influences, acknowledging human limitations and relying on God's wisdom and guidance. The song emphasizes the act of surrendering the friend's situation to God, trusting that He knows what is best. It reflects a common Christian experience of praying for others when direct help is not possible, and it underscores the importance of faith and dependence on God in relationships.
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Lord, I lift my friend to You, I've done all that I know to do
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