Matthew West » ‘Save A Place For Me’

1. Randi commented:

Wed 10/3/10, 12:34 pm

Today is my mother’s birthday. She would’ve been 58 today. My heart aches for her, but I’m also overjoyed knowing she’s saving a place for me…and that “I’ll be there soon” Thank you, Matthew, for this beautiful song!

2. Bec Bjorksten commented:

Wed 10/3/10, 1:10 pm

Hi Matt,
I love this song, though i just finished listening to it for the first time, i always love your songs, they hold so much meaning.

I haven’t lost anyone recently, but this song got me thinking about my friends. They aren’t christian, or many of them aren’t. I started thinking about if they were to die today, whose funeral would this song be played at with the same meaning…and it got me thinking about my attempts to share God with them, and not let them put me off. They all know I’m christian, sometimes make fun of the fact, but I need to show them that it isn’t like in movies, that I am different and that they can be, need to be, too.
I need to show them God’s love, in a way that will personally impact them.
So I thank you for this song, thank you for the work you do and the way you get me thinking and praying all the time.
THANK YOU.

3. Dave Troyer commented:

Wed 10/3/10, 9:17 pm

Matthew, while sitting here listening to this song, it brought back the memories of my son who was taken from us just over 4 years ago in Iraq. I hope this song touches many people and God richly blesses you and your family. Semper Fi LCPL Tyler J. Troyer USMC

4. Wendy commented:

Wed 10/3/10, 9:51 pm

I love this song. We lost my little sister at the age of 19 last July to cancer and I miss her so much. This song makes me think of her being in heaven with the Lord waitin for all of us and saving us a place with her. She was such a strong person and I miss her everyday but I have peace knowing that she knew the Lord as her Savior and she is in heaven with Him.

5. claudie brown commented:

Thu 11/3/10, 11:34 am

I know your Grandmother is looking down from Heaven and is so proud of your heart, music, and love for the Lord. We love you and your music.

6. Sonia commented:

Thu 11/3/10, 12:01 pm

Matthew- Thanks for this song. It came at a time when I really needed it. My grandma past away on Valentines day. Although we all miss her a lot I am comforted in knowing she is with God and that someday we will get to see her again.

7. Rosalie Greenwood commented:

Thu 11/3/10, 4:28 pm

Matthew, thank you for your uniquely heartfelt songs.
My husband passed away 6.30 am nearly 3 years ago. It was a beautifully clear dawn that day, and as the sun came up, I recalled the words spoken by a young friend when he was just four years old… His mother arose that particular morning to find him sitting on their balcony.
As he sat there she said to him, “Good morning my son, why are you up so early?” “Well Mummy,” he said,“ I was just thinking that when the sun comes up, God kisses the earth and the angels sing.”
From the thoughts of a young child had come such unique words of wisdom, and as Peter entered his eternal rest, I thought again of the words spoken by my little friend.
Surely, the angels sang that beautiful Sunday morn…

8. Jerry La Pre commented:

Fri 12/3/10, 6:09 pm

My mother died on March 10, 1971. I was 21 at the time. I’m 60 now and have a wonderful wife and a beautiful, talented daughter, but I still think of mom often at this time of year. Thank you for writing such a beautiful song. God has blessed you richly with incredible talent. Keep up the good work!

9. JASON ANDREW TOPPIN FROM BORONIA MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA commented:

Fri 12/3/10, 10:14 pm

H Matthew
Just to telll you that o just love Save A Place For Me it nspiiiiiiires me n such a way as to know the God has a Place Me me in Heaven An I will be there soon though I do now know how soon but I know my Christian walk is a Marathon not a sprint

10. Dennis Wheeler commented:

Tue 16/3/10, 9:14 am

Matthew, I just wanted to thank you for your song “save a place for me”. My brother Martin died a couple of weeks ago and I officiated at his funeral. This song was perfect because 7 hours before he died in the hospital we had a talk and he accepted Christ as his savior. The last thing I said to him was save a place for me when I get there. So this song was perfect and has brought me great joy. Thank you for your talent.

11. AmandaR commented:

Sat 27/3/10, 7:58 pm

I’ve been a little pre-occupied with work and our recent move across the country from AZ to FL (military) that I didn’t realize it was you who sang this song. That’s treason, right? lol… And what a coincidence that it is… When I first heard this song I cried because it made me think of my father who committed suicide 10 years ago when I was 18. Then I hear about “your story” and that’s what I submit. I love this song, it’s beautifully written and really hits home when you’re missing someone you lost. I sure hope he’s saving a place for me because I would love to be home in his arms again some day. Not now, but when my time has come. And luckily for me, I’ll be greeted by 2 fathers that day.

12. Susan Dunlap commented:

Tue 30/3/10, 6:51 am

I heard this song for the first time during the last days of my Mom’s life. She passed away on Feb 9, 2010, after a 3 year battle with cancer. I remember many times while driving down to Kentucky to visit her during those last few weeks turning on the radio and being ministered to by this very song. It says it all! I have lost my husband, my daughter and my mom all within a 3 year, 3 month period so I have many loved ones “saving a place for me”. Thank you for allowing God to use you to speak the words we want to say but can’t put into words. This song is truly a blessing!

13. Janet Glazier commented:

Tue 6/4/10, 5:54 pm

I must have faith the the Lord will.I just lost my Beloved Husband and Best Friend of 40 years on March 26th of this year.He was only 62.My Faith in Jesus gives me strength when I feel down.He lifts me up!

14. Ginger Hammachi commented:

Thu 30/9/10, 2:57 pm

I just heard this song for the first time. I don’t think it was by accident that I came across it on this day when I was feeling really down. My 29-year-old son, Chad, was murdered on Sept. 12, 2009. Your song will be in my heart and mind until the day when I can be with him again. Thank you, Matthew.