The Joy of the Lord

Verse 1

When I'm lost and afraid 

And I don't think I'll find my way home

When I can't take the weight 

Of my enemies throwing their stones

Pre-Chorus

When I open my eyes 

And I cannot find the strength

I try to be quiet 

and let you remind me again 

Chorus

That the Joy of the Lord is my strength

And the love of God is rest

The joy of the Lord is my strength

And His mercies are new in the morning

The joy of the Lord is my strength

And the love of God is rest

The joy of the Lord is my strength today

Verse 2

When the winter winds blow

And I can't feel the sun on my soul

I remember the days when I sang of your ways and felt whole

Pre-Chorus 2

Then I hear you remind me

That you hold this time and place

That your burden is light 

And you'll carry me all of my days

Chorus

Cause the Joy of the Lord is my strength

And the love of God is rest

The joy of the Lord is my strength

And His mercies are new in the morning

The Joy of the Lord is my strength

And the love of God is rest

The joy of the Lord is my strength today

Bridge

Why are you downcast Oh my soul

Come wash your tears in the currents of hope

I lay down my burdens and my ghosts

I choose to trust the Lord instead of control

As I feel the smile on your face

I’m filled with a peace that I can't even name

Your laughter has broken all my chains

It feels like I'm born one more time as I sing

Chorus

That the Joy of the Lord is my strength 

And the love of God is rest

Oh the joy of the Lord is my strength

And His mercies are new in the morning

Oh the Joy of the Lord is my strength

And the love of God is rest

Oh the joy of the Lord is my strength today

Ending

The joy of the Lord is my strength

And the love of God is rest

The joy of the Lord is my strength

And His mercies are new in the morning

The joy of the Lord is my strength today