The Last Prayer

(Church bells...) (Rain...) (Thunder...) Lord... Before this night is over... I just need You to hear me. ------------------------------------------------

I've carried burdens I was never built to hold. Watched dreams disappear before they ever got old. Some nights I questioned everything. Some mornings I thanked You just for letting me breathe again. The streets taught survival... But You taught forgiveness. When anger filled my heart... You reminded me why I still existed. Every scar became another scripture. Every setback became another teacher. ------------------------------------------------

If this is my last prayer... Let it reach the sky. Tell my family... I never stopped trying. If this is my last breath... Don't let fear remain. Let my soul find peace... Beyond the pain. ------------------------------------------------

I ain't asking for an easier road. I'm asking for stronger shoulders. Give me wisdom when revenge sounds louder. Give me mercy when pride grows stronger. I've seen money... Come and go. I've seen friends... Turn to ghosts. But every time I thought I lost myself... You reminded me... I was never alone. Tomorrow ain't promised. But today... I still got purpose. ------------------------------------------------

Even broken hearts... Can still believe. Even tired souls... Can still dream. ------------------------------------------------

If this is my last prayer... Let it bring hope. If this is my last sunrise... Let me walk it with love. Every step... Every tear... Every lesson... Brought me here. ------------------------------------------------

(Choir rises...) (Thunder fades...) Amen.