Petra - Prayer Lyrics






[Based on 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, Ephesians 6:18-19, Matthew 6:9-13]

First I want to thank You Lord for being who You are
For coming to the rescue of a man who's drifted far
For calling me to be Your son and calling me to serve
Lord the way You've blessed my life is more than I deserve

Keep the ones I love so dearly
Fill their emptiness while I am gone
And fill the loneliness in me

This is my prayer
Lifted to You
Knowing You care even more than I do
This is my prayer
Lifted in Your name
Your will be done I humbly pray

Let me be the evidence of what Your grace can do
To a generations struggling to find themselves in You
May they come to know the love of God
May their eyes be made to see
Give me the opportunity to share the truth that sets them free
And may unity in all things
Be the banner of Your church
And let revival's fire begin to burn

As we face the last and final hours
Turn a wayward country back to You
And keep us from the evil that devours
Keep us on the path and lead us through
Keep us in Your light until Your kingdom comes
And our work is done

This is my prayer
Lifted to You
Knowing You care so much more than I do
This is my prayer
In Jesus' name
Your will be done I humbly pray
This is my prayer





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  1. R.... P....

    This is the Way

  2. T.... N....

    This is my prayer

  3. I.... D....

    I wish I could be forgiven for the things I have done and said in my past. I don't think God would forgive me.

    I.... D....

    God would totally forgive you! He sent his son Jesus to be the sacrifice for all of our past, present and future mistakes. What you've done and said doesn't matter. Through Christ you are forgiven! Romans 10:9-10,13. Colossians 1:14.

  4. J.... H....

    Thank..you..linda...that's .my..prayer ..for .the . USA ..How. we .need ..our. Lord ..Jesus. Christ. .more. Then ..Ever. .its. .Now

  5. D.... G....

    OGLORIAAAA BRASIL

  6. L.... M....

    I gave my life to the Lord at the age of 11. As time goes by it breaks my heart how so many people have left the faith to deceiving doctrines. I pray our wayward country will come back to Jesus Christ almighty. Our country has truly lost its way. Families have been torn apart by selfish ambitions & so on. I pray for revival in this country again.

  7. J.... S....

    perfeito

  8. J.... U....

    Gloria a Dios al creador del universo.

  9. J.... R....

    All glory to God

  10. K.... M....

    ich war 92' in kaiserslautern (germany) und war überwältigt. dieses gebet vor und mit tausenden....ich kann es nicht beschreiben....

  11. A.... W....

    God bless Petra

  12. J.... F....

    I was a teenager in high school when i found petra on fire . beyond belief. Unseen power this band helped me so much cause i never had friends cause i was in special education and i was about to commit suicide then i heard this song playing on the radio and it saved my life since then I've always loved petra

  13. j.... .....

    To have produced music  worthy of comparison with J.S. Bach himself, the finest musician who ever lived, with an eternal stamp on it... what a job

  14. A.... C....

    I thank God for the ministry He gave Petra. The influence they had on a 15 year old new convert is beyond description . The passion and holy desire they brought to Christian music has helped many in their walks with Christ. To think that alot of the church was against Christian music of any kind , unless it was approved by them, is a travesty . Thankful that they continued on .

  15. T.... M....

    Historical and prophetic is TODAY.  Lift this day in His holy awesome name!

  16. k.... m....

    This song continues to bless me to this day . Petra was impressive to me on certain songs ." Glory be to the Heavenly Father and the son ."

  17. L.... ....

    Love this song

  18. g.... c....

    thankyou so much for this song,.. my very old friend teach me how play this. God is able!

  19. B.... K....

    I have cool parents 😁

  20. S.... ....

    This song brings up memories when I was a christian...

    S.... ....

    What happened? What drove Faith out of you?

  21. W.... G....

    This band was dad's favorite Christian band, I miss you dad 8::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::( I will see you in heaven soon when Jesus Christ the son of God comes to take us home. R.I.P.

    W.... G....

    Hope you're doing okay.

    W.... G....

    My dad passed away last year. He was Petra’s sound man.

    W.... G....

    WorldFamous Gamer To God be the Glory

  22. J.... S....

    Old but Gold... love you Petra

  23. C.... F....

    He hla hi chu ka duh tawp thei dawn lo a nih hi

  24. I.... M....

    tears of joy from the beauti of this.

  25. k.... ....

    Petra helped bring me to Christ in 1984. This particular song is more relevant than ever. God help us in this present darkness.

  26. s.... t....

    I heard this song for the first time on Saturday April 9, 1994. I went to a quilt show with three other people that day. They were Lydia Kostner(mom), TJ Kostner(son), and Grandma May. It was raining on that day quite frequently. I took the part of the song from 1:02-1:29 and related the whole experience to these people and the trip. The part where he says this is my prayer lifted to you it reminded me a lot of Lydia and TJ Kostner. I was 13 at the time and I have also related this part of the song to Zelda and Link in video games, and the part where it says this my prayer lifted in your name it reminds me of Nancy from A Nightmare On Elm Street the first and third parts. I have Aspergers and forms of a disassociation disorder. What does this stuff that goes through my brain?

  27. R.... L....

    I specially thank to Petra team beyond belief all album is my life that make me realize the power of Lord Jesus Christ Amen.

  28. J.... W....

    Beautiful oldie!!

  29. M.... W....

    Thank you Jesus this is definitely my prayer right down to the last verse...God be in control...I know You are!

  30. V.... J....

    Love their singing.Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents for Jesus

  31. W.... K....

    Amy grant early years

  32. M.... t....

    This is a beautiful song, I always loved this one!!!

  33. F.... K....

    All of their songs speak volumes, BUT there is none like this one.
    Everytime I hear it, it moves me, and most recently with becoming a Chaplain in the Fire Service and Interim Pastor, the words of the 2nd verse speak of what I believe!!!
    Thanks to whomever is sharing this song, plz let it be a tool to lead so many to Christ.

  34. J.... R....

    What an awesome song! Love Petra's music.

  35. M.... A....

    Pera still rocks for the lord

  36. f.... s....

    Thank you Jesus for Petra's ministry...May Our God bless each one of Petra members, as they did bless us for so many years... I pray that God may raise more people like them to bless and transform our generation...

    f.... s....

    Amen Brother we desperately need it today!

  37. f.... s....

    Obrigado Jesus por esse ministèrio...Que Deus abençoe a cada um do Petra, como eles nos abençoaram por tantos anos...Q Deus venha levantar mais pessoas como eles pra tocar a nossa geraçâo...

  38. B.... S....

    First heard this song in 2009 while attending a Christian ministry for men in Elma, Washington called Set Free.

  39. C.... L....

    feel emotional

  40. r.... ....

    I am just in love with the words in this song, it's so beautiful thanks so much for posting this!!

  41. V.... F....

    Linda a música

  42. J.... v....

    I remember listening to this cassette and praying this song over my family as a teen I prayed for my future kids and wife, as well as my current family.
    This is such a powerful song. As an adult it still stirs me.

  43. V.... R....

    I like this song very much

  44. w.... ....

    AMEN :) !!!

  45. l.... e....

    siempre los escuche de muy chica y no me canso los amo

  46. B.... C....

    Came to this video at just the right time...NOT an accident. Thank the Lord for the ministry of Petra.

    B.... C....

    Love song. Love Jesus

  47. o.... ....

    My favorite Christian Rock album of all time (BY FAR!!!!!). Listening to it again as I have matured as a Christian only makes me appreciate it more.

    o.... ....

    +onetruthonelife Yes, one of the best albums of all times. I had been listening extreme metal but now I am returning back to melodic and atmospheric metal. Another great band is Bloodgood.

    o.... ....

    +Pavel Smola thanks!

  48. w.... ....

    GREAT  SONG  YES  AMEN :) !!!

  49. J.... F....

    Obrigado por tudo meu Senhor e Deus da minha vida.

  50. R.... T....

    found God in 1997 throught his song...thanks guys u inspire me

    R.... T....

    My teen day's favorite!

  51. E.... H....

    WOW, dit is so absoluut AMAZING verby – Om die woorde te lees terwyl jy die musiek luister.  Dit is net asof dit so tot jou diepste wese praat. SO kragtig!  Dit is ook sulke absolute feite – dit is alles wat ek deesde so intens raaksien vasgevat … dit raak ṅ mens se hart so dit praat so met jou diepste binnekamer van jou siel. 
     Prys die Here dit is Baie Mooi!
    Mag dit ons motiveer en oproep tot Gehoorsame diens in die laaste pylvak wat ons hier op aarde betree en my GEBED is met trane in my oë- dat mense se oê en ore sal open sodat hulle die roepstem kan hoor en volg…

  52. S.... I....

    Great sound first time hearing them Petra

  53. J.... B....

    Whenever I feel releived and satisfied, weither it's God changing the weather for me so I can go out to the shore or getting a good grade on a cirtain test, I will pray this song to thank the lord.

    J.... B....

    @Vinny Raptor
    Sweet and Thanks. Sonic is actually my favorite character ever, with my second favorite being Optimus Prime.

    J.... B....

    @Jonny Boy yeah! Sonic fans or life! 

    J.... B....

    @Jonny Boy *for lfe 

    J.... B....

    @Vinny Raptor Yeah! For life! And I'm not one of those creeps who whine about Sonic's eye color. 

    J.... B....

    @Jonny Boy no kidding. i'm 26, have been a Sonic fan since I was like 5 and I actually thought it as cool when they gave him those small changes when he turned 16. 

  54. D.... A....

    Thank you for posting all of the songs and with the album cover. Great to find them all.

    D.... A....

    You're very welcome we will.see all fans soon agiam god bless you

  55. N.... M....

    I love this song so much

  56. R.... K....

    I looked at some of the feedback however I believe this is a respectable video clip. My younger brother simply wants to become effective with the hottest young ladies. He uncovered alot from a website called Master Attraction. (Google it if you want pretty good emails on picking up girls.) The information in relation to attracting girls through nightclubs in those emails from that site got got him his very first fucks in more than 2 yrs. I became pissed though coz I heard them all.

  57. R.... C....

    Love their music...very convicting!

  58. M.... A....

    This is my favourite all time family dedication song...........

  59. R.... M....

    Hermoso. <3

  60. R.... R....

    Is there Not a song that Petra doesn't hit right to the heart!? Thank you God for pouring your words through them!!

  61. F.... G....

    @Blake6493 ~I agree with that Wholeheartedly,Brother.....
    Long Live Petra!!!!!!!!!

    AMEN!!!!!!!

  62. c.... ....

    @frankgurin2011 God be merciful to you. Listen to as much Petra as you can. Their earlier albums(before 1990) are their best music and most God inspiring giving glory to Jesus.

  63. F.... G....

    I just Discovered PETRA (you're probably thinking I've been living under a rock for the last 20 years!!!!!) I LOVE JESUS And I LOVE PETRA!!!!!!!!!!!

  64. s.... ....

    love,love,love,this song!!! thanx for the upload...

  65. 0.... ....

    my favorite petra song

  66. G.... ....

    I am MichaEl, Prince of Chaos. I have strained my Vow of Secrecy in order to reveal to you things of a Divine nature, the Great Mystery of God. One day, the world will take notice and prove me right, then I will be justified. I have lived in poverty all my life, though I have the means to surpass the wealth of the world and make all currency worthless. This is my cross to bear, that I be humbled in the world for the sake of the unrepentant. "The one that got away" doesn't happen with God.

  67. G.... ....

    This Stone is that from which God made ALL THAT IS, and by which He brought life to inanimate dust. PROVE ME! TEST ME! I PRAY YOU! TEST ME BEFORE MY TEARS DROWN ME! My world is being plundered and ruined by wicked men,
    and though I lay mountains and islands to waste, I am mocked day and night by those I desire to help. I am crushed, for a Great Stone has fallen upon me, and I upon it!!!

    Jesus called Himself "a worm and not a man", therefore I am merely a turd, for He lives within me.

  68. G.... ....

    The so-called "Philosopher's Stone" IS the White Stone, Hidden Manna, Tree of Life, and Morning Star or Rev. 2!!! It is the Phoenix, the Sword in the Stone, the Ladder of Jacob, the Burning Bush, the Lamb Slain from the Foundation of the World, the Universal Cornerstone, the Rock of Ages, and a Stumbling Block / Rock of Offense to the Unwise. This is the One Great Treasure and Secret of God!!! It is the Holy Spirit which brooded over the Waters. It is the Word which is with God and is God.

  69. G.... ....

    Please, all of you, read this carefully and listen to me!

    Read Genesis 27:28, Isaiah 51:1-2, Job 39-41, Revelation 2.
    As you read and contemplate those, read also:

    The Aurora of Philosophers,
    The Sophic Hydrolith (aka Water Stone of the Wise),
    The Book of the Revelations of Hermes Concerning the Supreme Secret of the World,
    and the Hermetic Museum.

    Then you will come to know the White Stone of Rev. 2, and its TRUE NAME. It is the Proof of Jehovah and Christ. It is our inheritance!!!

  70. J.... C....

    i love this song. . .i sang it on our school. . hehehhe :)

  71. C.... ....

    This is my favorite Petra song. What a powerful message about the power and love of God.

  72. L.... L....

    My favorite Petra song.

  73. R.... A....

    this is my prayer lifted to you Knowing you care even more than I do I cry almost everytime and put this song so loud and sing and pray as loud as I can

  74. b.... b....

    i just wonder that how they make this melody.....and it is hard to make......and i can't even sing this song...heheheheheh

  75. d.... ....

    What a fantastic song !
    This is my prayer too...
    Have been listening to Petra music through this morning and it's been a wonderful time of worshiping the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords !

  76. C.... ....

    one person missed "like" button ...
    One of the most emotional song signed PETRA

  77. s.... ....

    I will be singing this for church this Sabbath!!

  78. E.... ....

    This song's lyrics are super. Such a simple sounding song but so much is behind writing like this.

  79. d.... ....

    Thanks for sharing this song. More power!!!!

  80. T.... ....

    @pellman800
    Good job friend this is what i used to listen to in the 80's the message is still as strong as it was then, but only now more meaningfull God Bless!! :)

  81. T.... ....

    @nadikinz
    Me too!! :)

  82. C.... ....

    One of the most soul music.....

  83. B.... d....

    i heard this song about 22 years ago when i was with the world but it touched me then..now that i am saved it touches me even more.....Beautiful and inspiring lyrics

  84. t.... ....

    Great high vocals

  85. n.... ....

    respect PETRA!

  86. J.... V....

    Very moving...

  87. n.... ....

    also i love all the others like no doubt that is about my favorite song

  88. j.... b....

    me too!!! amazing lyrics!!!

  89. R.... B....

    Otimo!!!
    Os caras são feras no Back Vocal..

  90. n.... ....

    David from the Bible wasn't a contemporary writer, but can you imagine hearing him sing his praises back then? Playing an harp? And filled with the Holy Spirit? Now, that would've been something! :)

  91. s.... ....

    @Maria6237 no kidding. not too many contemporary songwriters can do this. actually..i haven't heard one

  92. n.... ....

    ya and now all you hear is rock Christian music you probably will ever hear such a wonderful song !!!!!!!!!!

  93. p.... ....

    me too.

  94. M.... ....

    Such a beautiful prayer in the shape of a song..... Thank you Petra!

  95. M.... ....

    I agree with all of you. When I came across this song tonight, it took me back to another time when life was simple, yet uncertain. There was comfort in the message. Now, as I live in the middle season of my life and raise kids, that message is stronger and more relivant than ever. "This is my prayer."

  96. n.... ....

    i grew up with this song!

  97. Z.... ....

    Best ballad from Petra!
    Right up there with Friends from Michael W. Smith, El Shaddai from Amy Grant, To Obey is better than Sacrifice by Keith Green, or I Will be Here by Steven Curtis Chapman.

  98. J.... E....

    yup... Petra means "Rock",