Joel remembers the small scar on his hand that has become a quiet reminder of God's faithfulness. Looking back on his childhood, he reflects on a single mum with very little to hold onto except prayer, and a God who never failed to meet them

Joel Figueroa is a Dallas-based worship leader and artist who has been part of Upperroom since the very beginning, back when it was just a prayer meeting above a veterinary clinic. He is married to his wife, Elyssa, and continues to serve the local and global Church through worship and songwriting.