Sidewalk Prophets

I sent the lyrics of this song to my friend. She has been such an amazing friend to me. I always tell her that she's like my other sister. I so glad God has a plan for all of us.

I love this song. It is one of my favorites. My friend and I are both going through things that are hurting us and I shared it with him. Its amazing how God works through songs, isn't it? :)

Last summer I was admitted into a psychiatric hospital for a seven day stay. One of my very dear friends contacted my mom, wrote me an email and my parents brought it to me on a visitation day. In the letter, my friend included these lyrics. There is no way I can convey the comfort it brought to me that week and every week after. Now any time I need a good spirit lifting, I go back to that letter and these lyrics.

Recently, I fell asleep praying for a relationship with my sister that was going downhill fast. I was about to send her an email that would only have made things worse. So I went to bed praying that God would reveal what He thought I should say. As my alarm went off at 5:40 a.m., the first thing I heard was "These Are the Words I Would Say" and the chorus continued!!! It was awesome. I knew this was divine intervention. I emailed her those words instead of a bitter email - we have renewed our sisterly love for each other. It's awesome.
Just last week, my son was asking us for prayer because of some difficult things he's facing. Again as my alarm went off, this song was playing and God let me know this song would help him as well.
At church Wednesday night, a lady in our small group, told of her son going through a situation and she shared this song with him. As soon as she revealed this, I was bursting to tell my testimony with this song.
Had never heard of you guys before. Now I see you'll be touring in West Columbia SC in September. I plan to be there.
Thanks so much. Keep on singing for His Glory!
Deb

As a sister to an amazing young man that went from a normal teenager to a cancer patient, this song really touch the life of my family and Evan. This year on his 16th birthday he was placed with a new challenge….LEUKEMIA. It was very difficult to put Evan’s name and leukemia together. The worst thing to hear from your parents say is that your brother has cancer. When I heard those words my life flashed before my eyes, but is my faith that I immediately turned to, because without God in my life I don’t know how I would have reacted. It was with God that I spend my quiet moments, praying and asking for healing and safety for my brother’s life. It was with God that I was able to face each day. But it was with the power of prayer that Evan got through his journey. God does answers prayers and Evan is proof of that.
This journey was a rollercoaster I never wanted to get on, but I was placed on by God. God was sitting right next to Evan this whole ride! Evan proved his inner and outer strength through this whole thing. In the beginning I always questioned, “Why does this have to happen to Evan… a great athlete, student, and a great Christian kid.” Then I realized that I had to trust in God’s timings. He does everything for a reason. Some days we don’t realize why things happen the way they do, but God knows why they do and we have to trust him. Evan is a strong kid and God knows that. The only reason Evan finished so strong wasn’t because what the doctors and nurses did, it’s wasn’t all the support from friends and family… it was the power of prayer!
God was the most important doctor in Evan’s life. God has huge plans in store for Evan! He has been an inspiration to many people. I know you never want something like this to happen to a loved one, but God knows what he is doing. My life has changed so much. I said to myself I wish my life could be normal, but there is no such thing as normal anymore. God placed a new challenge in our life and it’s just a “new normal.”
This song was our main focus because it said be strong in the Lord, never give up hope, your gonna do great things, God has got his hand on you, dont live life in fear, take your time and pray...... please pray for my brother Evan as he still continues to battle this beast. Thanks!
Much Love,
Claire

I recently graduated from a Lutheran College, with a degree in Lay Ministry and Theology. I've been waiting and waiting for a call from a congregation, but none have come my way. I submitted the paperwork and all and its just this really long waiting game. Everyone asks "Now what" when they hear that I graduated college and it's frustrating to know that I just have to wait and there's really nothing more that can be done. My parents are pressuring me to go back to school to get a teaching certificate, but its not what I want to do, not what I feel called to do. Today, after work, I was flipping through the radio stations, and I stopped to listen and I just had to turn it up. I've felt so frustrated and stressed, but this helped renew my faith and convcition that everything is in God's hands and He's working things out.

That brightens my day right up! Thank YOU!!!! Thank you Mamma T.

Thanks for this amazing song. I heard for the first time last week on my way home from a very difficult day at work. Forget that! It was now Thursday and it had been a very difficut WEEK! The words were speaking to me and giving me the strength and encouragement I needed. Be strong in the Lord, And never give up hope....
Everything I needed to hear right at that moment. God was definitely speaking to me and telling me to not give up.

This song is incredible. It completely touches my heart. I have twins that were born 12 weeks early. To hear the words, "God has his hand on you"... wow... so so true. Seeing what my beautiful, happy and HEALTHY 2 year olds have had to overcome in their short lived lives is truly a complete and utter miracle. They are miracle babies and they are such powerful testimonies of what God can do.

Thank you for your beautiful music.

At 4:30 am Jan 25th I put my sweet 18 yr old daughter on a plane. Destination- Swaziland Africa- for 3 months. We stayed up the whole night before, praying, talking, laughing. Finally, her fear and anxiety came out- and we prayed against it and prayed strength for her.

On the way home from the airport, this song played. Through tears and thanks to God, I listened to these words- seemingly for the first time- and PRAYED them for her. There is more in this song than just words- there is confident strength that God WILL carry us, heal us, be with us, soothe our souls, and hold our hands as we walk the unknown, struggle with the known, and attempt to bring Him glory and we stumble through this life as sojourners.

Tonight, as she posted her weekly blog, there it was- satan is trying to bring a spirit of fear into the camp. I sent her ( and her team) the words to this song to claim, pray, and share with each other as they seek to do Chirst's work in a dark corner of the world.

Thank you for writing this song, it is a blessing and comfort of Truths we share.

I would like to say these words to her. We have had a falling out due to my hurting and scaring her. She recently moved back to her home town which is 5 hrs away. We were close to the perfect couple...which does not exist, but we believed that we were the closest thing to that. I almost had to pull over because of the tears started to roll down my face. We were baptized on DEC 7th of 2008 and have been serving the Lord since. I have been saved since I was 13 and she is a newer Christian. We had a falling out with our local Church and her faith started to crumble...my anger problem reserfaced and scared her. (For the record I only said things but DID NOT get physical, I am NOT that type of person...to hit a woman...no matter what)...well We had to go our seperate ways due to a statement that she made to the police and here in TX made them have a restraining order on me for 61 days. So please pray for us...and keep doing the LORD's work...yall are so awesome for letting the Lord working in you!!! GOD BLESS and hope to hear great things in the future too!! Love in CHRIST - - G...

Well where do i start? Me and a friend where having alot of trouble communicating there where alot of misunderstanding between us to the point of not talking at all. Witch was very sad on both parts because we had been close friends for a long time. Well i wont go on with the details and to make a long story short we weren't talking for a little over a month and we both were praying for one another the whole time. When i heard this song i just had to send it to my friend it said everything i wanted to say but couldn't. the love in this song just filled my heart and i know it did my friends too. Although they didn't respond to it it was only about a week and we where talking again. I know GOD sent this song to help us heal. Now every time i here it i think of my friend and how grateful i am to have that person as a friend. Thank you so much for this song it touches people deep in there heart and brings people together LOVE B ;)

I was having a very low period with fear and uncertainty surrounding me on all sides. I was driving to a store but couldn't hear the radio because it was turned too low. While pulling into the parking lot, I wasn't sure if I could go into the store. I just wanted to sit and cry. I turned off the engine, and as if hearing a whisper from God, I could finally hear the radio and the timing was perfect with these sweet words singing to me... "Be strong in the Lord and never give up hope. You’re gonna do great things, I already know. God’s got His hand on you so don’t live life in fear. Forgive and forget but don’t forget why you’re here. Take your time and pray and thank God for each day. His love will find a way"
The timing was unbelievable. The chorus line started at just the perfect moment and ministered to me greatly. Thanks for using your talents so God can use them to help us out!

i heard this song on 89.3 here in greenville sc. I had to stop what I was doing I was over come with the need to pray for my sisster. she has been in a tight spot for some time and i have been looking for a way to let her know that she is being took care of and watched over. this song gave me that chance it was awsome not even a week after I let her hear the song she put it on her phone and said it helps her rember she not alone. Then there is my brother who has been in a realy scary place in his mind and agian this song took over and I told him the words and let him know thats how I felt for him. it wasnt to long after that he came to me and said I feel like a new man thank you for your prayers. so now I thank you for your simple words they helped me pray my family out of darkness. giving God all the glory your firend in christ doodlebug.

When I first heard the chorus on total axxcess with Wally, I immediately that of my friend’s daughter. My friend daughter is 7 and she is close to me, she is an amazing kid who I truly believe she is going to do great things for this world in the name of God. Thank you for this amazing song.

God has truly blessed my family. We have each other, our health, and are provided for more than most. My children are 12 and 7. This song brings me to tears each time I hear it because it is what I want for them. I told my son that if he could live his life by the words of this song he will be constantly reminded of God's faithfulness. You have given so many people the hope to regain their faith in the Lord. And you have given the youth words to live by. Thank you and God bless you!

I believe that God inspired the writing of this song for hurting people, including me. I'd never heard of this group, this song, nor did I listen to local christian radio often. I had just taken a handful of pills, in a dark place emotionally. I flipped the radio on to Z88.3 to fill the quiet. The Words I Would Say began at that moment. It's amazing... a GOD thing. I felt God's arms surround me, calling me to HIM. The emotional chains that bound me released and my mind cleared. I am walking day by day, praying and being renewed in my Father's peace.

I know God has His Hand on me. Thanks for serving our GREAT and MIGHTY God. Blessings to you and your family this Christmas Season.

When I first heard this song on the radio in Knoxville, TN (Life 88.3) I had to pull over to the side of the road. You see, my beloved baby boy, who is now 26, is a heroin addict, a junky, who has been battling this addiction since he was 18. He is currently in jail in California and I haven't seen him in two years, which is devastating.

I immediately rushed home, printed out these lyrics, and sent them to him in jail. This resistant, stubborn to the word of God young son of mine immediately called me from jail and wept on the phone with me. He said it seemed like a personal message to him from God. You have no idea how glorious it was to hear him say that and to know that he actually felt God's love through your words.

I also had the opportunity to see you in concert in Knoxville several weeks ago -- your genuine love for Jesus is literally a presence surrounding you. Please keep up the journey and the message -- you are truly reaching those who need to hear it most. You have my gratitude.
Sandi

I heard this song and when listening to the lyrics immediately thought of my daughter. She was the victim of a domestic violence crime and has had a rough couple of years. Since then she has grown and changed so much. I have been amazed and proud of how much strength she has. I kept thinking the words of this song are exactly what I would say to her!
Be strong in the Lord
And never give up hope
You’re gonna do great things
I already know
God’s got His hand on You
So don’t live life in fear
Forgive and forget
But don’t forget why you’re here

Exactly what I have been telling her about surviving such a horrific experience and coming out stronger because of it. God bless you and your terrific talent!

A true Soul healing message you guys have delivered in this wonderful song. It shares a simple message yet filled with the very truth and essence of the healing power of the Lord. I'm sure you realize God has given you an amazing talent to touch people's hearts and lives through your music. I wish I would have had such a God filled heart when I was your age. It has taken me many years to submit to the Father and be filled with him. I pray for my children every day to be blessed with the spirit of God in the ways you must be. I might not be your average fan, being a 53 year old father of three, never-the-less because of this song I am now a huge fan! I plan to support you financially by stocking up on gift items from your store to share with my family and friends this Christmas.
Thank You & God Bless!!!

This song has lifted my spirits, and continues to do so.

Thank you.

The first time I heard this song on The Message on Sirius I had to find out who was singing. The words just jumped out at me and caught my attention and I got chills and started to cry. I have had a very rough last 4 years but mainly because I was out of my walk with God. I realized a year ago that God didn't move, I did. I have had a hard time trying to figure out where I need to be in life and why God hasn't blessed me with a soul mate after several years. It has been just recently that God has opened my eyes to see that I want to go into missions. When I hear the words "God's got his hand on you, so don't live life in fear", it all made sense to me. I CAN do missions and be single if that is his will. He will watch over me no matter what. I have now adopted this song in a sense as my attitude. I do thank God for each day. He was there patiently waiting for me all along. What an awesome God! Thank you for this song.

I wanted to thank you for the gift of this song.
In addition to many other pressures, I am in my first year teaching and was given a class of young students who live in poverty situations, many of whom do not have good home lives. The pressures of trying to teach these children not only academic skills but also give them the social skills they have not been given thus far in life has weighed heavily on me, making me feel overwhelmed and completely inadequate to handle this task.
After a particularly trying day at work where I was ready to quit entirely, I turned my car on and the chorus of this song had just started playing. This was my first time to hear the song and it spoke very strongly to me, reminding me that God has a purpose for me where I am and that HE will equip me with the strength and skills I need to make a difference in the lives of these young people that have been entrusted to me, I just need to remember to believe in Him and stop listening to my doubts and fears. Every time I hear this song now, I am given a reminder of this truth and my strength is renewed to get through another day.

This is my favorite christian song!! You all have nailed what so many of us need to say to the hurting and may even need to hear ourselves. One of my very dear friends has been diagnoised with cancer and I have struggled with what to say to her. Tonite I sent her an ecard with this song as the perfect words were written for me to say by you. I cant wait to find this CD and buy it. If this song is any indication of its contents - it will be an AMAZING CD. May the Lord bless you with continued success. :)

WOW! This song blessed me from the first time I heard it! Which was a week before our oldest son Cody was leaving for Air Force Boot camp. It just really said everything I wanted to tell him before he left. My husband is the Pastor at our church and when he heard it he decided to play at the end of the service on Cody's last sunday! There was not a dry eye in the church! Thank you guys for giving me a way to express the words I so wanted to say. I am happy to say he is taking the time to pray...in his letter home he said that he prayed every night for strength and God got him through every day :) May God bless you the way you have blessed so many others!

Keep singing my dear brothers, the words of this song have changed my life.

We had went out to eat, celebrating both of our boys grades on the latest report cards, and I was instantly drawn in to the music and the words. God spoke to me through this song, and I have felt an urgency to purchase your CD and have both of my boys, 12 and 16, realize what these very words mean and put them on their heart. Thank you guys! God is blessing many through your ministry. Keep going strong...we will lift you up in prayer.

Marsha

I have been trying to find words to express to my son, a senior in high school, as his father and I send him off into the world to be all that our Heavenly Father intends for him to be. This song says it all so eloquently. Bless you for your ministry! Jill Brown

It really ministers to me everytime I hear it. I told my son it was for him. He was diagnosed with leukimia in June, 5 days after he graduated high school. God has been doing great things in his life through all that satan meant for bad. He is Healed. These words are so on time. Thanks

This song has touched my heart. It is perfect! Please continue to minister through your songs. I had to write a letter of encouragement to my daughter, as a request from her volleyball coach. At the end< I included a copy of this song. It says everything that a parent feels and wants for their kid. Thankyou and God Bless! Kim Roberts

I LOVE this song, my son (12 years old) recently decided that he wanted to go and live with his biological dad (1/2 hour away) I see him every weekend and on wednesdays, but it is totally not the same as having him with me 24/7. I have really had to give him over to the Lord . . . and this song is my song for him. I even printed out the words to it and sent them to him in a card :) (just so he would know how much he is loved not only by me, but by his Heavenly Father). THANKS for blessing me with your song. GOD BLESS YOU!!
~Julia

Oh, I absolutely love this song! Every time I've heard it in recent days I've wept. The chorus is exactly my prayer for my future children, my niece, and any other future nieces and nephews. Absolutely Beautiful!

In August my wife and I became host parents of a beautiful exchange student from Norway. Since becoming a part of our family, she has become so special to us. The first time I heard this song all I could do was think about her. In June we will say good-bye and may never get to see her again, but this song expresses the thoughts on my heart toward my beloved Norwegian daughter. Daddy loves you, sweetheart.

I had a miscarriage this past week and one of my first trips out of the house for some normalcy I heard this song on the radio. It has all the words that all my friends, family, and church family said to me. How do you repay those people? You never can. I could never verbally express the words so I hope to find the backup track to sing this in church to let them know that I am going to be ok with their support and with help from God.

So, I am sitting there holding our 2 month old son, our first born, and this song comes on WRBS, and I began to weep and sing this to our son as I fed him. While the words are in the past tense, anyone who has experienced parenting for the first time, much less, parenting with the responsibility of raising your child up in the fear and admonition of the LORD can recognize how overwhelming these words are as you think of your little one's future and as your pray constantly over him to grow in all the things identified in these lyrics. Praise God for your unusual gift to make obvious the simple things and always be true to Him, for you guys are going to go far if you continue to write songs that touch the heart so much as this song.

When my husband and I heard this song, it touched us in such a way...Our son is in parris island,Marine core boot camp, and he has grown so close to the Lord, since hes been there,and so have we...We write him each day yand try to lift him up in spirit, but this song, says it all...we wrote the words down, to send to him..It truly blessed us, so much...God Bless...

I was driving home from work and thinking of my friend who just lost her son on the same very road to which I was driving. Needless to say I was feeling helpless in the sence that I feel lost for words of prayer for this girl. This song came on the radio and hit me like a ton of bricks, GOD is Good he knows just when you need him and just what you need to hear. I went home and downloaded it to my Ipod and listened to it over and over I cried and said to myself " this is just what Angela needs to hear" Thank you so much for your gift to me and many others to come
Amanda

I was driving home from work one day listening to the radio and this song came on it brought me to tears it spoke to my heart all day that day before my drive home i thought about my cousin who is in a rehabilitaion center to learn to walk again we talked the night before and she was so discouraged she felt defeated by the devil and i told her to hang in there and to ask God for strength physical and emotional and that things would be ok when i hear this song it was everything i wanted to say and everything she needed to here so i went out and bought her this cd this song has been an inspiration!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!

My mom dedicated that to me too... Now that Im a senior in College I understand what you are going through and I have been there... just keep praying it gets better I promise!!!

my mom dedicated this song to me before i went to college...

i finally ACTUALLY listened to the words... i started to cry

i've had a EXTREMELY bad first month.. i'm so homesick.. ... thank you.. your song and god are holding me together right now..