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Now It's Our Turn
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Jul 13, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
We Are Messengers' song 'Mercy' explores the challenging yet beautiful nature of God's mercy and the call for believers to extend that same mercy to others. The lyrics acknowledge human failure and the reality of deserving judgment, but celebrate God's forgiveness that goes beyond measure. The song emphasizes that mercy is not easy—it gets 'down in the dirt' and can hurt—but Jesus modeled it first, and now it's our turn to love without reserve. It challenges listeners to turn the other cheek, bless enemies, and love like Jesus, reflecting themes of forgiveness, grace, and radical love.
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As sure as death and taxes
You know I'm gonna let You down
And even though I deserve them
Those stones are still on the ground
So many times You've forgiven me
Even while I was Your enemy
Yeah more than just 7 times 70
I can see it finally
Mercy's not a pretty word
It gets down in the dirt
For better or for worse
And sometimes it's gonna hurt
To love without reserve
But Jesus did it first
And now it's our turn
Now it's our turn
Now it's our turn
Now it's our turn
The gospel sure gets messy
We've all got some things to hide
But there is something beautiful
When we bring it into the light
Mercy's not a pretty word
It gets down in the dirt
For better or for worse
And sometimes it's gonna hurt
To love without reserve
But Jesus did it first
And now it's our turn
Now it's our turn
Now it's our turn
Now it's our turn
Are we ready to turn the other cheek?
Are we ready to bless our enemies?
Are we ready to love like Jesus?
Are we ready to give it all for free?
Are we ready to be a family?
Are we ready to love like Jesus?
Mercy's not a pretty word
It gets down in the dirt
For better or for worse
And sometimes it's gonna hurt
To love without reserve
But Jesus did it first
And now it's our turn
Now it's our turn
Now it's our turn
Now it's our turn
Are we ready to turn the other cheek?
Are we ready to bless our enemies?