Michael W. Smith - Pray For Me and I'll pray for you Lyrics
Lyrics
Here is where the road divides
Here is where we realize
The sculpting of the Father's great design
Thru' time you've been a friend to me
But time is now the enemy
I wish we didn't have to say goodbye
But I know the road he chose for me
Is not the road he chose for you
So as we chase the dreams we're after
Chorus:
Pray for me and I'll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common ground
Won't you pray for me and I'll pray for you
And one day love will bring us back around
Again
Painted on a tapestry
We see the way it has to be
Weaving thru' the laughter and the tears
But love will be the tie that binds us
To the time we leave behind us
Memories will be our souvenirs
And I know that thru' it all
The hardest part of love is letting go
But there's a greater love that holds us
Pray for me and I'll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common ground
Won't you pray for me and I'll pray for you
And one day love will bring us back around
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Won't you pray for me and I'll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common ground
Won't you pray for me and I'll pray for you
And one day love will bring us back around
Oh, I know that love will bring us back around
Again
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Pray For Me
Meaning & Inspiration
Michael W. Smith’s "Pray For Me and I'll Pray For You," released on November 6, 2014, offers a deeply resonant reflection on the nature of divine calling, the pangs of separation, and the enduring power of faith-fueled connection. The song immediately dives into the tender, often challenging, reality of life’s divergent paths, portraying a moment where "the road divides." This opening imagery paints a picture of friends or loved ones acknowledging that God has unique plans for each individual, a truth profoundly echoed in Scripture, where we learn of God’s specific intentions for His people. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." This understanding imbues the initial sadness of impending separation with a sense of divine purpose, transforming a difficult farewell into an affirmation of God's sovereign "sculpting... great design," much like Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and acknowledge Him in all our ways, knowing He will make our paths straight.
The song then moves to the central theme of intercessory prayer, offering solace and practical application for navigating these divinely appointed partings. As paths diverge and individuals "chase the dreams we're after," the chorus becomes a sacred pact: "Pray for me and I'll pray for you / Pray that we will keep the common ground." This isn't merely a polite parting gesture; it's a profound commitment to spiritual unity and mutual support, regardless of physical distance. It speaks to the biblical imperative for believers to pray for one another, as seen in Philippians 4:6, where we are urged to present our requests to God, and James 5:16, which assures us that "The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." The "common ground" is unmistakably the shared faith in Christ, the bedrock that binds believers together even when their earthly journeys take them far apart, reflecting Christ’s prayer for unity among His followers in John 17:20-23. The hopeful declaration, "And one day love will bring us back around," transcends mere sentimentality, pointing towards a trust in God’s ultimate design for reunion, whether in this life or the eternal one.
The second verse deepens this contemplation, using the beautiful metaphor of life as a "tapestry," intricately "weaving thru' the laughter and the tears." This imagery vividly portrays God’s masterful oversight of our individual stories, reminding us that even the painful threads of separation serve a purpose in His grand design, much as Romans 8:28 assures us that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him. The enduring power of love is highlighted as the "tie that binds us" to shared memories, but the song quickly elevates this human affection to a higher plane. Acknowledging that "the hardest part of love is letting go," it immediately pivots to the comforting truth that "there's a greater love that holds us." This is unmistakably God's unfailing, everlasting love, the agape love that undergirds all creation and provides an anchor in times of change and uncertainty. Hebrews 13:5 reminds us of His promise, "I will never leave you nor forsake you," and 1 John 4:8 states that "God is love." This divine love is the ultimate guarantee that even when human connections stretch and seemingly break, we remain held within His steadfast embrace. The repeated chorus reinforces the power and necessity of prayer as a continuous act of love and faithfulness, a powerful antidote to the sorrow of separation, maintaining an unbroken spiritual cord until God's perfect timing brings about the promised "back around" again. This song, then, serves not just as a lament for what must part, but as a stirring anthem of hope, trust, and proactive spiritual connection through prayer, inspiring believers to lean into God's plans with courage and maintain enduring fellowship through the power of the Spirit.