Marie's Prayer: Steven Curtis Chapman's "Miracle of Mercy"

If the truth was known and a light was shown
On every hidden part of my soul
Most would turn away, shake their head and say
he still has such a long way to go

I am pretty sure I have a very long way to go. Recently a light was shone and truth was told to me by my dad. This was a very awkward conversation for me, and sometimes I wish I hadn't asked. But I know it's better for me to know and I try to seek knowledge about anything I can. I know I shouldn't turn away from the truth God has given me. So I'm going to try super hard to not let uncomfortability get in the way of knowledge.

Erinnicole's Prayer: Steven Curtis Chapman's "Miracle of Mercy"

If the truth was known, you'd see...the only good in me is Jesus.

i always give myself more credit than is probably due. i try to do the right thing but the majority of the time, i mess up. i mean who doesn't? i still have such a long way to go. my goal is that when people look at me, they won't even see me. that they will be able to look past my face and see Jesus shining through. i am always so ashamed of my sins. if there is one thing i can't stand, it is disappointing people. i honestly cannot handle it - i cant even describe what it does to me. i disappointed my mom once 2 summers ago and she was so upset and i cried for 3 days without stopping. because nothing hurts me more than when people help me and expect something and then i let them down. that is probably why i have problems with words of encouragement. and look at all of the things God has given me and all of the help He has guided me with. and yet i never fail to put myself first and disregard rules while taking His forgiveness for granted. but i guess...what mercy is - is that He will not only help me through that, but He will even forgive me for it! He is so good!!

Chris' prayer: Steven Curtis Chapman's "Miracle of Mercy"

Sometimes it is hard to see how much I am worth. Whether that be because things happen to be going wrong in my life, or because people don't see how hard I try, or how much I care, sometimes it is just tough to feel just how valuable I am.

This song serves as a reminder of our worth in the eyes of our Savior. Despite our sinfulness, despite our weakness and fear, Jesus knows just how much we are worth. Our Lord knows exactly who we are. He died to show us that his Love overcomes everything- all of our sinfullness, all of our weakness and fear, even death. Love conquers all. That is the Miracle of Mercy.

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Megan's prayer: Steven Curtis Chapman's "Miracle of Mercy"

Seven words. Eighteen letters. So easy, a first grader could read it. And yet, it is something I constantly struggle with.

He loves me… just as I am.

Just as I am? Really? Even including all of my faults, all of my imperfections, all of my worries, all of my fears, all of my sins?

Sometimes I don’t understand why. Sometimes I feel like I let others down, I let myself down, and I even let God down, yet still he loves me?

That’s awesome!