How can I not get away?
The very grace You've given me
I gotta heart full of love and it's runnin' over
I'm so undone, losin' my composure
Don't let me forget the One who brought me here
Your love will break through anything
Your grace will stand and fight for me
Just when the story's done, and hope is gone
Mercy changes everything, yeah, yeah
Mercy changes everything, yeah, yeah
So how can I not choose to love?
And see the image of Your beauty inside of everyone
I gotta life full of proof that I'm accepted
Doesn't make sense, can't comprehend it
All that I can do is just thank You, thank You Jesus
Your love will break through anything
Your grace will stand and fight for me
Just when the story's done, and hope is gone
Mercy changes everything, yeah, yeah
Mercy changes everything, yeah, yeah
It's blowin' my mind
It's changin' my life
Everything I thought I ever knew
Is being redefined before my eyes
Your love will break through anything
Your grace will fight for me
When the story's done, and hope is gone
Your love will break through anything (Your love)
Your grace will stand and fight for me (fight for me)
Just when the story's done, and hope is gone
Mercy changes everything (it's Your mercy, mercy, God, yeah, yeah)
Mercy changes everything (it's Your mercy, mercy, God, yeah, yeah)
Mercy changes everything (it's Your mercy, mercy, God, yeah, yeah)
Mercy changes everything (it's Your mercy, mercy, God, yeah, yeah)
In a world that often feels broken and full of despair, it's refreshing to come across a song that reminds us of the transformative power of mercy. "Mercy Changes Everything" by Ryan Stevenson is one such song that beautifully captures the essence of God's mercy and how it has the ability to change our lives in profound ways.
From the very first verse, the song sets the tone for a message of hope and redemption. Stevenson sings, "How can I not get away? The very grace You've given me. I gotta heart full of love and it's runnin' over. I'm so undone, losin' my composure." These lyrics express a deep sense of gratitude for God's mercy and the overwhelming love that flows from it. It's a recognition that we are unworthy of this grace, yet it still pours out abundantly.
The chorus of the song declares the power of God's mercy to break through anything and to stand and fight for us. Stevenson sings, "Your love will break through anything. Your grace will stand and fight for me. Just when the story's done, and hope is gone. Mercy changes everything." This powerful statement reminds us that no matter how hopeless our situation may seem, God's mercy has the power to bring about transformation and change. It's a reminder that we are never too far gone for God's love to reach us.
Throughout the song, Stevenson reflects on the incredible impact that mercy has had on his life. He sings, "So how can I not choose to love? And see the image of Your beauty inside of everyone. I gotta life full of proof that I'm accepted. Doesn't make sense, can't comprehend it. All that I can do is just thank You, thank You Jesus." These lyrics speak to the transformative nature of mercy, not only in our own lives but also in how we see and treat others. When we truly grasp the depth of God's mercy towards us, it compels us to extend that same mercy and love to those around us.
In terms of scriptural references, the song draws inspiration from various verses that speak to the theme of mercy. One such verse is Ephesians 2:4-5, which says, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." This verse beautifully captures the heart of the song, emphasizing that it is God's mercy and grace that brings us to life and saves us from our sins.
Another relevant verse is Titus 3:5, which says, "He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit." This verse echoes the sentiment expressed in the song that our salvation is not based on our own merits or actions, but solely on God's mercy and grace.
"Mercy Changes Everything" is a song that serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of God's mercy. It speaks to the depths of our hearts and reminds us that no matter how broken or hopeless we may feel, God's mercy has the power to change everything. It inspires us to extend that same mercy and love to others, and to live our lives in gratitude for the incredible gift we have received.
