"Empty and Beautiful"

As I was sitting here trying to put together the "packet" for my class tomorrow, this song would not go out of my head. I think it has mostly to do with the fact that tomorrow the kids will have the chance to go to confession, so as I was putting the packet together I also was putting a lot of confession information in it. You know, the usual stuff, an examination of conscience, a short guide to confession, and the Act of Contrition.... Anyway, this song has a lot to do with confession and being saved through confession.... It's one of my very favorite Christian songs out there, and the artist happens to be Catholic. The lyrics are below if you care to read them....

Empty and Beautiful
by Matt Maher

My past won't stop haunting me
In this prison there's a fight between
Who I am and who I used to be

This thorn in my side is a grace
For because of it the flesh and blood of God
Was offered in my place, my place

You fought the fight in me
You chased me down and finished the race
I was blind but now I see
Jesus You kept the faith in me

Where did my best friends go?
In my defense they disappeared
Just like Your friends did to You, oh Lord

But You were there, You gave me strength
So this little one might come to know
The glory of Your name, Your name

You fought the fight in me
You chased me down and finished the race
I was blind but now I see
Jesus You kept the faith in me

Awaited, set apart like incense to Your heart
A libation I'm pouring out
Empty and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

You fought the fight in me
You chased me down and finished the race
I was blind but now I see
Jesus You kept the faith in me

You fought the fight in me
You chased me down and finished the race
I was blind but now I see
Jesus You kept the faith in me
Jesus You kept the faith in me
Savior, You kept the faith in me