“Lift Me Like My Mama Prayed”

Intro (0:00–0:12)

Soft organ + choir hums

Spoken:

“When I couldn’t lift myself… those prayers carried me.”

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Verse 1 (0:12–0:36)

I remember nights that felt too heavy,

When the world pressed down on me like stone.

But every time I stumbled through the shadows,

I could hear her whisper, “Child, you’re not alone.”

She’d lay her hands down on that old book,

Call out my name like Heaven already knew.

I didn’t understand it then, but now I do—

Her prayers were building roads I’d walk into.

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Pre-Chorus (0:36–0:48)

Every tear she cried became a light for me,

Every “Lord, protect him” held my destiny…

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Chorus (0:48–1:12)

🎤 Lift me like my mama prayed,

When the world tried to pull me away.

When I broke, when I lost my way—

Grace found me the same old day.

Lift me like my mama prayed,

Swept me up when the storms got gray.

I’m still standing ‘cause Heaven stayed—

Oh, lift me… like my mama prayed.

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Verse 2 (1:12–1:36)

I wandered far, chasing things that faded,

Thought I had to fight life on my own.

But every time the darkness tried to claim me,

I’d feel that love like a shield around my bones.

She didn’t need a choir, didn’t need a stage—

Just a quiet room and a faith that never aged.

Years later, I’m the proof her storms weren’t in vain:

A life rebuilt by a whispered name.

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Pre-Chorus (1:36–1:48)

Every “Lord, guide him” kept my soul alive,

Every prayer she planted still survives…

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Chorus (1:48–2:12)

🎤 Lift me like my mama prayed,

When the night tried to steal my flame.

When I fell, grace called my name—

And mercy picked me up again.

Lift me like my mama prayed,

Held me close when my heart felt frayed.

I’m still rising, unafraid—

Oh, lift me… like my mama prayed.

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Bridge (2:12–2:36)

Choir rises

If I ever feel weak—

I remember where my strength began.

Her hands to Heaven, calling out,

Saying, “Lord, hold my child again.”

And He did…

And He does…

He keeps lifting me up.

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Final Chorus (2:36–2:56)

🎤 Lift me like my mama prayed,

Through the fire and through the waves.

Every blessing has her name—

Her faith carried me every day.

Lift me like my mama prayed,

Even now, when the skies turn gray…

Heaven hears that echo still—

And He lifts me,

Lord, He lifts me

Like my mama prayed.

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Outro (2:56–3:00)

Soft choir fade

“Amen… amen…”