The powerful anthem, encouraging listeners to step past shame into the joy and freedom of God's forgiveness, was co-written by Ballenger; Building 429's Jason Roy and Jesse Garcia; and NewSong's Russ Lee. The single was produced by Jason Roy.
"The lyrics of 'Mercy' really reflect my own story," Ballenger explains. "During the time I spent in prison as a young man, I stood on the promise of 2 Corinthians 5:17, that God had made me a new creature in Christ. I believed--and knew--that God had given me mercy. Through Jesus' sacrifice, He looks at me as if I had never sinned. He wiped away my guilt. Since the day I walked out of prison, I've endeavored to live my life in that truth."
"Shame keeps people from walking in their destiny, reminding them constantly of what they've done," Ballenger continues. "But I want people to know that God gave us mercy in spite of it all. When we embrace His mercy, we want to worship God and know Him better. When we realize that God loves us no matter what we've done, it allows us to soar."
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