I’m going to prepare a place for you
Up in my Father’s house
I’m going to build you a mansion too
Up in my Father’s house
When Jesus was a carpenter
He became well known
Around the town of Nazareth
He built the peoples homes
You could hear the hammer go clang-clang
As He pounded on the nails
You could hear the saw go chew chew
Another house for sale
When Jesus laid His hammer down
To work the Father’s plan
The soldiers picked that hammer up
To nail His feet and hands
You could hear the hammer go clang clang
As they nailed Him there to die
The angels all sang
Glory as He rose on high
In God’s house there are many rooms
One for me and you
Will you be there with Jesus
Will you believe Him too
He will hear you knock
If you seek the Lord
And when you come in Jesus’ Name
He’ll open up the door
Song Meaning
A song of hope in the place Jesus prepares in the Father’s house.
Biblical Message
Read John 14:2-3 alongside the lyric. The refrain hopes in Jesus’ promise to prepare a place.
Reflection
Which word or image in the song speaks to your situation? Read John 14:2-3, then consider one response you can carry into the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “I’m Going To Prepare A Place” about?
A song of hope in the place Jesus prepares in the Father’s house.
Which Bible passage connects with the song?
John 14:2-3 is a starting point for reading alongside the lyric.