Every night I play music as I go to sleep. I also pray before I go to sleep. During the week, as I was ready for sleep, The Words I Would Say by Sidewalk Prophets from These Simple Truths (2009) started playing. It gave me simple words to pray for friends that I don’t see often, but are regularly on my heart.

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 want 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.

There are many friends and family that I want to pray for everyday, but often I forget. Sorry. Listen to this.

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,
That love will find you where you are,
I know cause I’ve already been there,
So please hear these simple truths…

From one simple life to another,
I will say come find peace in the father,

Another thing, while I immediately thought of praying for others, it occurred to me that others are also praying for me. It’s comforting to know that there  are friends and family who pray for me. Thank you.

The Words I Would Say – Sidewalk Prophets