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Make My Life a Prayer to You

By Keith Green

1,841 views Jul 1, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Keith Green's song is a heartfelt prayer of surrender and gratitude. The lyrics express a desire to live a life devoted to God, free from hypocrisy and self-reliance. Green acknowledges his own struggles with pride and asks for patience, while affirming his trust in Jesus' return. The song emphasizes dying to self so that Christ's life can shine through, and it carries a strong evangelistic tone, urging listeners to share the hope and love found in the risen Savior. It reflects themes of personal transformation and faithful witness.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Verse 1:

Make my life a prayer to You

I wanna do what You want me to

No empty words and no white lies

No token prayers, no compromise

I wanna shine the light You gave

Through Your Son You sent to save us

From ourselves and our despair

It comforts me to know You're really there


Chorus:

Well, I wanna thank You now

For being patient with me

Oh, it's so hard to see

When my eyes are on me

I guess I'll have to trust

And just believe what You say

Oh, You're coming again

Coming to take me away


Verse 2:

I wanna die and let You give

Your life to me so I might live

And share the hope You gave to me

The love that set me free

I wanna tell the world out there

You're not some fable or fairy tale

That I've made up inside my head

You're God the Son, You've risen from the dead


Chorus:

Oh, I wanna thank You now

For being patient with me (With me)

Oh, it's so hard to see

When my eyes are on me

I guess I'll have to trust

And just believe what You say

Oh, You're coming again (Coming again)

Coming to take me away


Outro:

I wanna die and let You give

Your life to me so I might live

And share the hope You gave to me

I wanna share the love that set me free

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