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Praying for Rain

from The Tragedy of Complexity by Chris Long

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Praying for Rain was written in March 2019, and it is about the different ways the Holy Spirit can manifest and influence our lives when we are seeking Him. In the song the rain is the Holy Spirit. He cleanses sin, removes us from sin, gives us strength, and guides us, which are all covered in the different song verses. On the recording I only used one of the bridges.

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Coming from the darkness and artificial light
Confusing our minds and blending wrong and right
The subtleness of evil, pretending it’s hard to find (disguise)
Send Your holy waters and cleanse our hearts and minds
I’m praying for ra---------------in, I’m praying for rain

I’m walking in Your presence, You are my guide
Although I fear no evil, I’m threatened by pride
We start building our own towers, I see it all the time
Remind me I am Yours before I become mine
I’m praying for rain

Bridge 1 & 2
I’ll bow the knee, fight the enemy
(While I live, I’m giving You my life)
And what I cannot see I believe
(If it’s in Your will, then I will die)

You cover me, in the joy and in the pain
If it’s for Your name, Then it’s all the same
I’m praying for ra---------------in, I’m praying for rain

Survival in this world is just a game to them
If this is all just for sport, then I cannot win
In this land of giants, I’m hiding my fears
Find strength in my weakness and wash away my tears
I’m praying for rain

Beat down and broken, where are You now
I’m walking in this desert, can’t find my way out
I will raise my eyes to You, I will not doubt
I see You in the distance, here comes the clouds
I’m praying for rain

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from The Tragedy of Complexity, released September 1, 2020

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Chris Long Carbondale, Illinois

Chris has been a sing-songwriter for over 20 years, but you will only find his music written in 2017 or later. That's when Chris started writing solely for the glory of God and His Son, Jesus Christ. You will find His word and His truth in every song, and along with the acoustic flavor, healing for your soul. Enjoy! ... more

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