Create In Me
Todd Agnew Lyrics
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I could give to You by buying him lunch
But I rarely think about it
?Cause I got a little but it?s not that much
And I pray Lord, won't You help me?
And give me a little bit more for myself
And You say, "Child, won't you let me
And I don't know what You want, or what You see in my life
And I don't know what You mean, and how You could be glorified
And I'm not too sure about this idea of sacrifice
What You mean by mercy, mercy in me, Your mercy in me, yeah
A young girl in an old house
With three kids and another on the way
She's in desperate need of some new clothes
But I keep my old ones and tell her I?ll pray for her
But Your heart breaks for those kids
And that child of a mom who is one of Your own
When a few gifts and a little time
Is another crown I could lay at the feet of Your throne
And I don't know what You want or what You see in my life
And I don't know what You mean and how You could be glorified
And I'm not too sure about this idea of sacrifice
What You mean by mercy, mercy in me, Your mercy in me, yeah
And I don't know what You want or what You see in my life
And I don't know what You mean and how You could be glorified
And I'm not too sure about this idea of sacrifice
What You mean by mercy, mercy, mercy in me
And I don't know what You want or what You see in my life
And I don't know what You mean and how You could be glorified
And I'm not too sure about this idea of sacrifice
What You mean by mercy, mercy, mercy in me, Your mercy in me, yeah
Your mercy, mercy in me, yeah
Your mercy in me, yeah
In Todd Agnew's song "Mercy in Me," the singer struggles with his understanding of what God requires of him. In the first verse, the singer sees a poor man on the corner and realizes he could help him by buying him lunch. However, he rarely does so because he feels like the little he has is not enough. Instead, he prays to God for help to get a little bit more for himself. However, God's response is surprising as He asks the singer to let Him take all he has and give him true wealth. The lyrics show the singer's reluctance to fully submit to God and make sacrifices for others.
In the second verse, the singer encounters a young girl with three kids and another one on the way who desperately needs new clothes. The singer tells her he will pray for her instead of giving her his old clothes. However, God's heart breaks for the children and the mother who is one of His own. The chorus reflects the singer's confusion as he doesn't understand what God wants from him, what He sees in his life, or how he could be glorified. He's unsure about the idea of sacrifice and what God means by mercy in him.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the struggle many Christians face as they try to fully surrender to God and understand what He wants from them. It challenges listeners to examine their own lives and seek to live a life of true sacrifice and mercy.
Line by Line Meaning
A poor man on the corner
There is a man in need on the street corner.
I could give to You by buying him lunch
I could serve You by giving him something to eat.
But I rarely think about it
I don't often consider his needs.
?Cause I got a little but it?s not that much
I have a little bit of resources, but it isn't much.
And I pray Lord, won't You help me?
I ask for Your help, Lord.
And give me a little bit more for myself
Give me more for my own needs.
And You say, "Child, won't you let me
God responds and says: "my child, will you allow me
Take all that you got and give you a little real wealth?"
to take everything you have and give you true riches?
And I don't know what You want, or what You see in my life
I am unsure of God's desires or what he sees in my life.
And I don't know what You mean, and how You could be glorified
I don't understand what God means, or how He could be honored.
And I'm not too sure about this idea of sacrifice
I am uncertain about the concept of giving up all I have.
What You mean by mercy, mercy in me, Your mercy in me, yeah
I don't comprehend Your idea of mercy, but I know I need it.
A young girl in an old house
There is a young girl in an ancient home.
With three kids and another on the way
She has three children and a fourth on the way.
She's in desperate need of some new clothes
She needs new clothes urgently.
But I keep my old ones and tell her I?’ll pray for her
However, I hold onto my old clothes and promise to pray for her.
But Your heart breaks for those kids
God is deeply grieved for those children.
And that child of a mom who is one of Your own
God sees the young mother as one of His own children.
When a few gifts and a little time
Even a few presents or a little time
Is another crown I could lay at the feet of Your throne
can be an offering I give before Your throne.
What You mean by mercy, mercy in me, Your mercy in me, yeah
I don't comprehend Your idea of mercy, but I know I need it.
Your mercy, mercy in me, yeah
Your mercy is what I need.
Your mercy in me, yeah
I need Your mercy within me.
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Samuel Juarez
Thank you for putting up this song! Im been searching it for a long time
Steve Wexler, OD
What a beautiful meditational prayer song
Steve Wexler, OD
This is my #1 Todd song actually.