My Prayer
Transforming Streets into Sanctuaries: Deitrick Haddon's Prayer for Unity and Redemption
Lyrics
Let our children live
Expressing a desire for the well-being and survival of our children.
And not die in the streets
Advocating against violence and death for the younger generation in the streets.
Like the ones before them
Reflecting on previous generations and their struggles or challenges.
Give them opportunity
Asking for opportunities for the next generation.
That these walls would be broken
Desiring the removal of barriers or obstacles represented by metaphorical walls.
And that these doors will open
Hoping for new opportunities and open doors for growth and progress.
That these lies will be exposed
Seeking truth by exposing lies and deceit.
And that the truth will be spoken that these souls will be saved
Praying for the salvation of souls in the midst of challenging and evil times.
From these last and evil days
Expressing a desire for protection and deliverance from the difficulties of the present era.
Yeah
An affirming expression acknowledging the preceding statements.
That all of Gods children
Calling for a collective turning away from sinful and harmful behaviors among God's children.
Will turn from their wicked ways
Encouraging a communal commitment to love and positive actions.
That we love one another
Promoting love and unity among people, emphasizing a familial bond.
Like sisters and brothers brothers brothers
Emphasizing the importance of love among individuals, regardless of their differences.
No matter the color
Advocating for unity and love without regard to skin color or ethnicity.
That we pray for one another
Encouraging prayer and support for each other.
Yeah
Reiterating the importance of collective prayer and positive intentions.
No more hatred no more
Expressing a desire for the elimination of hatred.
No more deceit
Advocating for a world without deceit or dishonesty.
That we get rid of jealousy jealousy
Expressing a desire to overcome feelings of jealousy among people.
And we stand together
Calling for unity and solidarity among individuals.
And the bound will be free oh free
Anticipating freedom and liberation for those who are bound or oppressed.
And that we stop our selfish livin
Advocating for a shift away from selfish living towards a more generous and selfless lifestyle.
And that we learn to start givin start given that the lost will be found
Encouraging a spirit of giving and helping those who are lost to be found.
And that we go to higher ground
Aspiring to reach a higher moral and spiritual ground.
Oh oh ooh
Expressing a feeling of exclamation or emotion, emphasizing the importance of the aforementioned aspirations.
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