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The Prayers of DMX

Philippians 3:10

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Naw, ain't playa-hatin' here.  Just can't help but wonder : where's DMX stand from the Creator's perspective?
What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self?  Luke 9:25 NIV 

Prayerful lyrics, no doubt, but another artist's already got the true spill on tha furilla.

Beware, Dawg

Artist: DMX
Song: Prayer
Album: It's Dark And Hell Is Hot
Original Release Date: May 19, 1998

I come to You hungry and tired
    You give me food and let me sleep
I come to You weak
    You give strength - ‘n that's deep
    You call me a sheep
    and lead me to green pastures
Only asking that I keep the focus
    in between the chapters
You give me the word and only ask that I interpret
    and give me the eyes - that I may recognize the serpent
You know I ain't perfect - but You'd like me to try
    unlike the devil who just wants me to lie
    ‘til I die

Lord, why is it that I go through so much pain?
    All I saw was black - all I felt was rain
I come to You because it's You who knows
    You show me that everything was black
    because me eyes were closed
You gave me light - and let me bask in Your glory
    so it was only right that when You ask for this story
    I put it together to do our dogs some good
    our dogs being - brothers and sisters in the ‘hood

Plenty of times You sent help my way - but I hid
    ‘n I remember once You held me close - but I slid
It was something that I just had to see
    that You wanted me to see
    so I could be what You wanted me to be
And I think I've seen it - but I don't feel the same
    matter of fact, I know I’ve seen it - I can feel the change
It's strange - almos’ got me beating down Your door
    but I’ve never known love like this before

It's a wonderful feeling - to get away from the pain
    and up under the ceiling - and get away from the rain
    and the strain that I feel when I'm here is gone
    I know, home, so I wipe away the tears – ‘t’s on
And I almost lost faith when You took my man - Monty
    (poss’ alway’ - chase a brother down)
    and I fear that what I saying won't be heard until I'm gone
    but it's all good, ‘cause I didn't expect to live long

So if it takes for me to suffer for my brother to see the light
    give me pain till I die - but please, Lord, treat him right.

—

Artist: DMX
Song: Ready to Meet Him
Album: Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood
Original Release Date: December 22, 1998

Let us pray

I thank You, Lord, for my birth - and everything that's followed
I thank You, Lord, for TODAY - and I will pray for tomorrow
I THANK YOU, LORD, for the love of my life and a friend
I made a promise - and I'm lovin' my wife 'til the end
I thank You, Lord, for Your GUIDANCE - 'cause it's all that counts
And RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW?!  Lord, this is Your house
I THANK YOU, LORD, for a dream that came true to light
    and I ask You to bless everybody in this room tonight
I don't always do the right thing - and I ask You to forgive me
    'cause I need You here wit' me
    without You in my life, it's empty
I THINK BACK how some people did me like -violence was the remedy
    and because I think of that now - I pray for my enemy
Not because of what I'll do - but because they don't know
There's somethin' BETTER AFTER HERE - and everybody won't go
So I ask You to forgive them - and we'll hope they see
    and I thank You for the love that - they've given to me
I WILL NOT ABUSE IT - nor will I lead them astray
You see, I love 'em like children - that I see everyday
And I pray... no, WE PRAY- together
    to get us through the bad weather - and we love You forever
Let YOUR THOUGHT, and my heart, go hand in hand
I FIRST THOUGHT, but to start - but I stand a man
And for as long as I can, as long as You permit me
    please give me, the strength I need to live
Bear with me -- amen.

We each walk the path that You've chosen
Yes..

    Chorus: 

    I'm ready to meet Him - 'cause where I'm livin' ain't right
    Black hate white, white hate black - it's right back to the same fight
    They got us suspectin' a war
    But the real war is to follow the law of the Lord

Lord, You left me stranded - and I don't know why
Told me to live my life - now I'm ready to die
Ready to fly, I cry - but I shed no tears
You told me You would dead those fears - it's been years
Snakes still comin' at me - just missin'
Sometimes I think all You do with me is just listen
I thought that I was special - that's what You told me
Homey - stop actin' like You don't know me
What'd I do so bad that it sent You away from me?
Not only sent You away - but made You stay away from me?

(My child I'm here, as I've always been
It is You who went away and now are back again
What did I say?)  Follow Your word, and be true
(What did you do?)  Well, what I wanted to do
(What have you seen?)  Darkness and hell at a glance
(What do you want?)  All I want is another chance

Chorus 2X

(Just because you went away, my doors are not locked
Wanna come back home?  All you gotta do is knock)
You see I left home a boy, but returned as a man
Full grown, and I'm still not able to stand
(I gave you a hand)  Well, but I was lookin' the wrong way
Figured out the plan - then I started to pray
And that prayer took me from here - over there
    back to over here - now it got me like where
    do I belong - do I fit in?
Things on my mind - where do I begin?
It's easier to sin - but it hurts my heart
I'm really tryin' to win - so where do we start?
(Thou shalt not steal)  But what if he stole from me?
(Thou shalt not kill)  But what if he's tryin' to kill me?
(Thou shalt not take My name in vain
No matter how hard it rains, withstand the pain)

Chorus 2X

I'm ready to meet Him - our Father, who art in heaven
I'm not ashamed to ask for guidance at twenty-seven
No longer afraid to knock on Your door
Not scared anymore to lose my life in the war
After what I just saw - I'm ridin' with the Lord
'Cause I really can't afford to lose my head by the sword
And now that I've seen - what I need to see
Please take me, where I - need to be
(What have you learned?)  It's better to tell the truth than to lie
(What have you learned?)  To love my life until I die
(What have you learned?)  Violence isn't always the key
(What have you learned?)  You can't always believe what you see
(What have you learned?)  It's better to forgive and forget
(What have you learned?)  Give as you expect to get
(What have you learned?) That I can't go on without You
(What have you learned?)  I must-a been a fool to ever doubt You!

Chorus 2X

I'm ready to meet Him
I'm ready to meet Him
I'm ready to meet Him
I'm ready to meet Him
I'm ready to meet Him

—

Artist: DMX
Song: Prayer III
Album: ... And Then There Was X
Original Release Date: December 21, 1999

Let us pray

Lord Jesus, it is You, who wakes me up every day -
    and I am forever grateful for Your love - this is why I pray.
You let me touch so many people - and it's all for the good.
    I influence so many children - I never thought that I would.
And I couldn't take credit for the love they get -
    because it all comes from You, Lord -
    I'm just the one that's givin’ it.
And when it seems like the pressure gets to be too much -
    I take time out and pray - and I said You’d be my crutch.
Lord, I’m not perfect by a long shot - I confess to You daily -
    but I work hard everyday - and I hope that You hear me.
In my heart I mean well - but if You’ll help me to grow
    then what I have in my heart - will begin to show
And when I get goin’- I'm not lookin’ back for NOTHIN’
    ‘cause I will know where I'm headed -
    and I'm so tired of the suffering.
I stand before You - a weakened version of Your reflection
    beggin’ for direction - ‘til my soul gains resurrection
I don't deserve what You’ve given me -
    but You never took it from me -
    because I am grateful - and I use it - and I do not - 
    worship money.
If what You want for me is to bring Your children to You -
    my regret is only having one life to do it - instead of two.

Amen.

—

Artist: DMX and Regina Bell
Song: Angel
Album: ... And Then There Was X
Original Release Date: December 21, 1999

[Regina Bell harmonizing while DMX speaks]

What good is it for a man to, gain the world yet lose his own soul, in the process?
[Bell]    God loves you, yes He does - said you're alright with Him
[DMX]    I wonder..

Chorus: Regina Bell (repeat 2X)

I know you never seen Him but don't fight with Him
You're gonna make it through the night 
To the light with Him
Uhh, you're alright with Him
I said, you're alright with Him

[DMX]

I'm callin' out to You Lord - because I need Your help
See once again I'm havin' difficulty savin' myself
Behavin' myself, You told me what to do, and I do it
But every and now and then, gets a little harder to go through it
Losin' friends, day by day
I'm in so much pain when I'm here Lord, please take me away
I put you here to do a job, and your work ain't done
To live is to suffer, but you're still my son
And there will be a time when you shine 
As bright as the stars
But there won't be a, his or hers, just ours
Then you'll see what I've been tryin' to show you
All these years
Do the right thing 
Cause after the tears, come the cheers
I will, my Lord, with my heart and my soul
That's gonna be how I roll - from now until I'm old
Lead and I'll follow - You take away the sorrow
I'm-a sleep on what You said and holla back tomorrow

Chorus [DMX]

I want You to know, Lord 
That for what You've given me I'm thankful
Sincerely - from the bottom of my heart I'm grateful
You gave us power in our words, so I think before I speak
And that way when I speak, they know I'm here to teach
Can't tell 'em nothin' wrong, cause I love 'em too much
I reach a lot of people, and Lord, I'm lovin' the touch
But deep inside, I've got somethin' that's workin' against
Everything I know is right, what I know makes sense
That's when you must fight harder
Than you've ever fought before
'Cause what you've got goin' on inside you is a war
Between good and evil
Be careful of those who wanna be you
They smile, but are not really happy when they see you
Be careful of the ones that always wanna get you high
'Cause when the time comes, that one'll let you die
Listen to Me! I'm here - but I can only help you
If you want Me to help, what do you want for yourself?

Chorus [DMX]

My Lord, my Savior - don't judge my behavior
but instead, take what's in my heart and put it in my head
See I guess I really never knew, how proud I made You
My life is Yours, my soul I gave You
I don't know if I'll do good enough (He's by your side)
And we both know the hood is rough (right by your side)
Sometimes I don't know what to do (X, dry your eyes)
But I know what I gotta do (it'll be alright)
You keep givin' me the word, and I'll put it to song
Talk to me, I'll talk to them, and we can't go wrong
This is the start of somethin' strong 
And this is just the start of it
Praises to You, my Lord, for lettin' me be a part of it
I was that kid that, been there, did that
Became ashamed so I hid that
But - ain't no longer with that
Use me as an example - if I can do, then they can too
With the Lord behind us, there ain't nothin' that we can't do

Chorus [Regina Bell]

He's by your side
Right by your side
X, dry your eyes
'cause it'll be alright
Yeah, he's by your side
Right by your side
X, dry your eyes
'Cause, it's gonna be alright
Yeah, yeah, yes it is

—

Artist: DMX
Song: The Prayer: IV
Album: The Great Depression
Original Release Date: October 23, 2001

Let us pray

Father God, I am just learning how to pray - so bear with me
First, I thank You for the life of everyone that's here with me
Then I thank You for the love You give me.  Why?
I don't know - I don't deserve it - and it hurts inside
Many a nights I cried - and called Your name out loud
But didn't call You when I was doin' good - I was too proud
And still You gave me love - I wasn't used to that
Most of the people that gave me love - they ended up takin' it back
That's somethin' new to me - so I'm asking You for time to adjust
Let me make it there - I will be one You can trust
What I stand for - I put my life on - I do
I guess what I'm asking is - show me how to stand for You
And I will rap for You - sing for You - preach for You - teach for You -
    reach for You
I will love You like You love me - unconditionally
And I will always be prepared for whatever the mission 'll be
Give the nutrition  to me - and I'll properly digest it
And when I give it back - I'll show You word well invested
And whenever I go - before I go - let me give
Thanks to You, Lord - my birth - for every day that I've lived
You gave me a love most of my life I didn't know was there
In the Name of Jesus - I give You my life -'cause You care

—

Artist: DMX
Song: A Minute for Your Son
Album: The Great Depression
Original Release Date: October 23, 2001

You got a minute for Your son, Father - I need to talk
I'm so tired of tryin' to run, Father - let's take a walk
I'm so sorry for what I done, Father - it ain't my fault
But the devil's been on my back lately - he's like a hawk
You never give us more than we can handle - but it's gettin' hard
And I'm a strong individual, but I need You, God
Lot of things that I used to - I don't wanna
Run the streets like I used to - I know I'm gonna
Speak the word for You one day
Up in there like, "Hallelujah!" on Sunday
I thank You, Lord -for the blessings that You gave me
And for my life - with the blessings - You have saved me
And for my wife You have carried me enough times (what?) - and that's the truth 
Married me to rough times, throughout my youth
And through it all I saw that You was still with me (yes)
I was that one lost sheep - and You was comin' to get me (c'mon)

    [Chorus]
    Lord, You got me like.. Your love got me like..
    Lord, You got me like.. Your love got me like..
    Lord, You got me like.. Your love got me like..
    Lord, You got me like.. Your love got me like..

I look at life a little different now - since You hugged me
And I always loved my peoples - but now they love me
Thank You for the love, Lord - we praise Ya
Jacob's descendants, from Africa to Asia
Pleadin' the blood of Christ over our life
Wrong or right, just help us make it through the night 
And we'll shout Your name in times of need
And times of joy - and when we bleed
And when we are overcome with greed
You ain't gon' half to tell me twice - I'm a take heed
And because of what You've given me - I know You'll deliver me
And I won't drown no matter how deep the river be
You are the strength I never knew I had
Kept the heart good when they told me it was bad
All praises due to Ya
That's why I had to dedicate somethin' new to Ya
Thank You, Father

[Chorus]

Uhh..
I never knew a love like this before
Messin' with the thug life I - missed it all
You opened the doors and let me in
I'm down for the cause so let's begin
Prayers that You give to me - I give to them
Same way You live in me - I live in them
Life is a blessing now
You got me smilin' from inside of my heart - when inside it was dark
And it doesn't rain anymore
Only sunshine - no pain anymore - I really love my
You washed away the tears with the fears
I'm happier than I've ever been in my life - the whole thirty years
You know that! one day I'll speak the word
You know that! when I do I will be heard
You know that! You gave me a permanent smile
And You know this, Father, because I'm Your child, what?

[Chorus]

—

Artist: DMX
Song: I Miss You
Album: The Great Depression
Original Release Date: October 23, 2001

I know that my Savior lives 
And at the end, He will stand on this earth 
My flesh may be destroyed, yet from this body, I will see God 
Yes, I will see Him for myself — and I long for that moment...

—

Artist: DMX
Song: The Prayer: V
Album: Grand Champ
Original Release Date: September 16, 2003

Let us pray:
Father, thank You for makin' me righteous
And accepted through the blood of Jesus
Because of that I am blessed and highly favored by You
I am the object of Your affection
Your favors surround me as a shield
And the first thing that people come in contact with
Is You, my favorite shield
Thank You that I have favor with You and man today
All day long, people go out of their way to bless and to help me
I have favor with everyone that I deal with today
Doors that were once closed are now open for me
I receive preferential treatment and I have special privileges
I am God's favorite child
No good thing will He withhold from me
Because of God's favor my enemies cannot triumph over me
I have supernatural increase in promotions
I declare restoration of everything
That the devil has stolen from me
I have honor in the midst of my adversaries
And an increase of assets
Especially in real estate and an expansion of territory
Because I am highly favored by God I experience great victories
Supernatural turn-arounds and miraculous breakthroughs
In the midst of great impossibilities
I receive recognition, prominence and honor
Petitions are granted to me even by ungodly authorities
Policies, rules, regulations and laws
Are changed and reversed on my behalf
I win battles that I don't even have to fight
Because God fights them for me
This is the day - the set time - the designated moment
For me to experience the free favors of God
That profusely and lavishly abound on my behalf
In Jesus' mighty name we have prayed.
Amen, and Amen.

—

Artist: DMX and Patti LaBelle
Song: Thank You
Album: Grand Champ
Original Release Date: September 16, 2003

Intro: DMX

Uh! (Our father) I'm a talk this (Who art in heaven)
Start walk this

Verse 1: DMX

In the name of Jesus
I can have everything good of the earth be given to me by Him
In the name of Jesus
There would be never be a time that I have to fight the devil and I cannot win
In the name of Jesus
I lose all strong holds that the devil had over my life
In the name of Jesus
When I save a thousand two or save ten
So I thank the Lord for my wife
In the name of Jesus
I want to thank You what You showed me what You told me
In the name of Jesus
I want to thank You for Your love and watchin over me
In the name of Jesus
I don't have to, go through what I went through anymore
In the name of Jesus
I don't have to (What!) now that I got You in my life ever more (Come on!)

Chorus: Patti LaBelle

I know it cannot happen without You, You You, without You, oh, oh oh oh
Without You

Verse 2: DMX

In the name of Jesus
You gave me the book, so now I just look when I need the Word
In the name of Jesus
You took, a crook, gave him a new look now he speaks the word
In the name of Jesus
It don't matter what we did tell it to the lord and he forgives
Whatever it was right or wrong
I'm a catch up with the herd then I'm comin home
In the name of Jesus
I ran away for far too long starve too long
In the name of Jesus
Where people perish for lack of knowledge
They all too strong let's get it on
In the name of Jesus
I realize I'm a sinner
I repent my sins and right this moment am a beginner
Baby in the spirit, let me go
In the name of Jesus please let me go!!!! (Come on!)

Chorus: Patti LaBelle

I know it cannot happen without You, You You, without You, oh, oh oh oh
Without You

Bridge: DMX and Patti LaBelle

I gotta say what's on my mind (Say what's on your mind)
You saved my life a thousand times (Saved a thousand times)
Gave me a dream that came to be
Opened my eyes so I could see

I had my ups and had my downs
Until You turned my life around
And I want the whole world to see
They don't know what You mean to me

Verse 3: DMX

In the name of Jesus
All praises due to the shepherd watchin the flock of sheep
In the name of Jesus
Ain't even about where I'm steppin
You watch in the dark when I'm sleep

Chorus: Patti LaBelle

I know it cannot happen without You, You You, without You, oh, oh oh oh
Without You

Outro: Patti LaBelle

What you want, sing!

—

Artist: DMX
Album: Year of the Dog... Again
Song: The Prayer VI
Original Release Date: August 1, 2006

In the name of Jesus I pray
Father please walk with us through the bad times as well as the good
May we be heard and understood from the suburbs to the hood
May You judge us by our hearts and not by our mistakes 
And see that we get a breakthrough however long it takes
May You fill that void in our souls that lays our fears to rest
'Cause there's no way we can live for Jesus 
When we're living in the flesh
So I pray that You allow our spirits to be born
Grow strong, move on, know right from wrong
First John chapter 2 verse 15
Do not love the world or anything in the world 
And we know what that means.
But listen we know the distance 
We need to be away from fire to keep it missing
But that doesn't mean that we'll listen
Lord, You take care of fools and babies
And teach women to honor their men 
And men to respect their ladies
But lately so many of us have gone astray
Doing wrong for so long that we've forgotten the way
Please bring us back home 
Instill in us the word which is our backbone
We're just children that act grown
There is so much that we're entitled to 
Yet we've received so little 
'Cause in this time of spiritual warfare
We are comfortable in the middle
So I pray that You'd open our eyes
Give us the anointing to recognize
The devil and his lies
If we keep our actions wise
And our prayers sincere
Our heads to the sky
You will diminish our fears
Amen

Artist: DMX
Album: Year of the Dog... Again
Song: Lord Give Me a Sign
Original Release Date: August 1, 2006

[DMX]

I really need talk to You, Lord
Since the last time we talked, the walk has been hard
Now I knowYou haven't left me, but I feel like I'm alone
I'm a big boy now, but I'm still not grown
And I'm still goin' through it — pain and the hurt 
Soakin' up trouble like rain in the dirt '
And I know if only I can stop the rain
With just the mention of my Savior's name.. in the name of Jesus!
Devil, I rebuke you, for what I go through
Been try'n'a make me do, what I used to
But all that stops right here
As long as the Lord's in my life, I will have no fear
I will know no pain from the light to the dark
I will no show no shame, spit it right from the heart 
'Cause it's right from the start, You held me down
And ain't nothin they can tell me now!
Lord, give me a sign

[Chorus sung]

Let me know what's on yo' mind
Let me know what I'm gon' find
It's all in time, show me how to teach the mind
Show me how to reach the blind — Lord, give me a sign
Show me what I gotsta do, to bring me closer to you
As I'm a go through, whatever you want me to
Just let me know what to do — Lord, give me a sign

[DMX]

Please, show me some'n (some'n)
I'm tired talkin to him, knowin' he frontin' (frontin')
Cryin' 'bout, "Life ain't nothin'" (nothin')
But you either, be the one mad 'cause you trapped or the one huntin (Come on!)
Trapped in yo' own mind, waitin' on the Lord (Yeah)
Or huntin' with the word that cuts like a sword
The spoken word is stronger than the strongest man
Carries the whole world like the strongest hand
Through the trials and tribulations, You never let us down
Jesus, ! I know You're here with us now
Jesus, I know You're still with us now
Keep it real with us now, I wanna feel, show me how
Please, let me take Yo' hand, guide me! (What)
I'll walk slow but stay right beside me! (Please) 
Devil's try'n'a find me! (Please!)
Hide me!  Hold up, I take that back
Protect me and give me the strength to fight back
Lord, give me a sign

[Chorus]

[DMX singing w/ choir in background]

Life or death, live or die (Uh)
I will never live a lie (Uh)
I'm gon' get because I try (What)
I won't quit until I die (What)
I'm gon' make it, wrong or right (Yeah)
And make it through the darkest time (Yeah)
And when the morning comes, you'll see
That all I have is God in me
Lord, give me a sign

[Chorus w/ choir in background]

 

 

How can it be that all
 these songs are on
albums with this
warning label
attached?

If indeed a picture's worth a thousand words,
then you gotta figure which way the make-up goes.

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Psalm 5

Artist: David
Song: Psalm 5 - For the director of music.  For flutes.
Album: The Bible (NIV Version)
Original Release Date: ca. 1015 B.C. ?

Give ear to my words, O LORD, 
    consider my sighing.
Listen to my cry for help, 
    my King and my God, 
        for to You I pray.
In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice;
    in the morning I lay my requests before You 
        and wait in expectation.

You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil;
    with You the wicked cannot dwell.
The arrogant cannot stand in Your presence;
   You hate all who do wrong.
You destroy those who tell lies; 
    bloodthirsty and deceitful men
        the LORD abhors.

But I, by Your great mercy,
    will come into Your house; 
    in reverence will I bow down
        toward Your holy temple.
Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness 
    because of my enemies --
        make straight Your way before me.

Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; 
    their heart is filled with destruction. 
        Their throat is an open grave; 
            with their tongue they speak deceit.
Declare them guilty, O God! 
    Let their intrigues be their downfall. 
        Banish them for their many sins, 
            for they have rebelled against You.

But let all who take refuge in You be glad; 
    let them ever sing for joy. 
        Spread Your protection over them, 
            that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
For surely, O LORD, You bless the righteous; 
    You surround them with Your favor as with a shield.

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