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What If His People Prayed
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Jul 11, 2026 updated
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Casting Crowns' song 'What If His People Prayed' is a call to action for the church to humble themselves, seek God's face, and turn from their own ways. The lyrics challenge believers to pray fervently, trusting God's promise to hear and answer. It envisions a transformed world where captives are set free, leaders are guided, and families turn to Jesus. The song is rooted in 2 Chronicles 7:14, emphasizing repentance and prayer as the catalyst for spiritual revival and societal change.
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What if the armies of the Lord
Picked up and dusted off their swords
Vowed to set the captives free
And not let Satan have one more
What if the church for heaven's sake
Finally stepped up to the plate
Took and stand upon God's promise
And stormed hell's rusty gates
What if His people prayed
And those who bear His name
Would humbly seek His face
And turn from their own way
And what would happen if we prayed
For those raised up to lead the way
Then maybe kids in school could pray
And unborn children see light of day
What if the life that we pursue
Came from a hunger for the truth
What if the family turned to Jesus
Stopped asking Oprah what to do
What if His people prayed
And those who bear His name
Would humbly seek His face
And turn from their own way
He said that they would hear
His promise has been made
He�??s answered loud and clear, Yeah
If only we would pray
If My people called by My name
If they'll humble themselves and pray
If My people called by My name
If they'll humble themselves and pray
What if His people prayed
And those who bear His name
Would humbly seek His face, Yeah
And turn from their own way
He said that they would hear
His promise has been made
He�??s answered loud and clear, Yeah
If only we would pray
What if His people prayed