what if His people prayed

what if the armies of the Lord
picked up and dusted off their swords
vowed to set the captives free
and not let satan have one more

what if the church for Heaven's sake
finally stepped up to the plate
took a stand upon God's promise
and stormed hell's rusty gates

WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED
AND THOSE WHO BEAR HIS NAME
WOULD HUMBLY SEEK HIS FACE
AND TURN FROM THEIR OWN WAY

and what would happen if we prayed
for those raised up to lead the way
then maybe kids in school could pray
and unborn children see light of day

what if the light that we pursue
came from a hunger for the truth
what if the family turned to Jesus
stopped asking oprah what to do

WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED
AND THOSE WHO BEAR HIS NAME
WOULD HUMBLY SEEK HIS FACE
AND TURN FROM THEIR OWN WAY

HE SAID THAT HE WOULD HEAR
HIS PROMISE HAS BEEN MADE
HE'S ANSWERED LOUD AND CLEAR, YEAH
IFONLY WE COULD PRAY

if my people called by My Name,
if they humbled themselves and prayed;
if my people called by My Name,
if they humbled themselves and prayed;

WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED...

sang by casting crowns. i'm not a big fan of rock-style music, but something that encourages people to seek Jesus is certainly good to listen to. i mean, when you think about it, what would happen if we prayed; as in really prayed? '...if My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.' [2 Chronicles 7:14]. did you hear that?!? 'He said that He would hear! His promise has been made! He's answered loud and clear, yeah! If only we could pray.'