I'm pulling on joy from Heaven's reserve
He's stored up enough, for every winter I'm served
I'm seeing beyond my circumstance
This joy that I have is my Inheritance
Joy, this is the joy of the Lord
The chorus says, the joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy, oh, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
Oh-oh-oh, He is my hope (Yes, He is)
The joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
There is a Savior in the valley place
He's walking beside me and He knows my pain (Yeah)
God, the beginning and the end
God, right there in the midst of it
Joy, this is the Joy of the Lord (Sing it again, joy)
Oh, joy, this is the joy of the Lord
The joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength (Yes, it is)
The joy, oh, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
Oh-oh-oh, He is my hope
The joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength (Oh)
Mm, there's gonna be glory
There's gonna be glory
There will be glory after this
No need to worry
In this present suffering
There will be glory after this (Sing it out)
There's gonna be glory
There's gonna be glory
There will be glory after this (There will be glory after this)
No need to worry
In this present suffering
There will be glory after this (Sing it again, there will be glory)
There's gonna be glory (There's gonna be glory)
There's gonna be glory (Ooh, ooh)
There will be glory after this
(Oh, no need to worry) No need to worry
In this present suffering
There will be glory after this (Sing, "The joy")
Oh, the joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
Oh-oh-oh, He is my hope
The joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
There is a King seated on His throne
Prepared a place that I'll call my home
And there I will see Him face to face
He'll wipe every tear from my face
Joy, this is the Joy of the Lord
Oh, I'm talking about joy
This is the joy of the Lord-all
Oh, I'm talking about joy
This is the joy of the Lord
Oh, sing it from the hilltop
Joy (Oh joy), this is the joy of the Lord
(Oh, the joy) The joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
Oh-oh-oh, He is my hope
The joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
Oh, the joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy (Joy), the joy (Joy)
The joy of the Lord is my strength
Oh-oh-oh, He is my hope
(Oh-oh-oh) Oh-oh-oh, He is my hope
(Oh) Oh-oh-oh, (He is) He is my hope
(The joy) The joy, the joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength
Put on strength (Thank You, Jesus)
Put on strength
Put on joy
Put on love
And don't take it off
Put on strength
Put on joy
Put on love
And don't take it off
The only way the world will change is if we
Put on strength
Put on joy
(Put on love) Put on love
And don't take it off
The only way things happen is if we put on strength (Put on strength)
Put on joy (We put on joy)
Put on love (We put on love)
And don't take it off, don't take it off
Don't take it off (Don't take it off)
We won't take it off (We won't take it off)
We come in today (We won't take it off)
We won't take it off (We won't take it off)
We won't take it off (We won't take it off)
We won't take it off (We won't take it off)
We come in today, we won't take it (We won't take it off)
I've decided (We won't take it off), I won't take it off (We won't take it off)
We won't take it off (We won't take it off)
There's a dying world (We won't take it off)
Who is looking for hope (We won't take it off)
We won't take it off (We won't take it off)
Oh, the joy of the Lord (We won't take it off)
We won't take it off (We won't take it off)
We won't take it off (We won't take it off)
We've decided, we won't take it off
Won't take it off
Mm, won't take it off
The joy of the Lord, we won't take it off
Peace of the Lord, we won't take it off (Won't take it off)
Power of the Lord, we won't take it off (Won't take it off)
Yeah, strength of the Lord, we won't take it off (Won't take it off)
Spirit of the Lord, we won't take it off (Won't take it off)
Yeah
I will hold You forever, Lord, close to me
And I won't let go
I will hold You forever, God, and I won't let go
Won't let go of Your hand
Won't let go of Your hand
I'll never let go of Your hand
Never let go of Your hand
Never let go of Your hand, oh, no, no
I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord
I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord
I'll never let go of Your hand (I'll never let go of Your hand)
Yeah, I'll never let go of Your hand
Yeah, I'll never let go of Your hand
Yeah, I'll never let go of Your hand
Yeah, I'll never let go of Your hand
I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord
I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord
I'll never let go of Your hand (I'll never let go of Your hand)
I am safe there
And secure there
Not fighting for attention, fighting for affection
I belong there (I belong there)
You said I belong there (I belong there)
Yeah
Said I'll never, I'll never let go of Your hand, no
Never let go of Your hand, Lord (I'm safe there)
Never let go of Your hand (I'm safe there)
Oh, I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord
I'll never let go of Your hand (Safe and secure)
I'll never let go of Your hand, no (Safe and secure)
I'll never let go of Your hand (I'll never)
I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord
I'll never let go of Your hand (I know where I belong)
I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord (I know where I belong)
I'll never let go of Your hand (In the safety of Your presence)
I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord (Never)
I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord (Never)
I'll never let go of Your hand (Never let go)
I'll never let go of Your hand
You've been holding me for a long time
You have my commitment (Oh, Lord, I'll never let go of Your hand)
You have my commitment
This is a vow made to You, daddy (Yes, I'll never let go of Your hand)
This is a promise I make to You, daddy (I'll never let go of Your hand)
Holding Your hand that has kept me (I'll never let go of Your hand)
Holding Your hand has sustained me (I'll never let go of Your hand)
Holding Your hand (I'll never let go of Your hand)
I won't let it go (I'll never let go of Your hand)
I won't let it go, I'll hold on (I'll never let go of Your hand) [?], I hold on (I'll never let go of Your hand)
You're a real, good friend
I'll never let go of Your hand
I'll never let go of Your hand
'Cause I know where my peace is (I'll never let go of Your hand)
'Cause I know where my restoration is
Oh, the hand of Jesus carries value
The hand of Jesus carries weight
Oh, and Father I hold onto the weight today
I hold onto the value today
I connect to the hand that has carried me through
I connect to the hand that has walked me through
Lord, You have promise today
I won't let go, I won't let go
I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord
I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord
I'll never let go of Your hand, Lord
I'll never let go of Your hand
I'll never let go of Your hand
I'll never let go of Your hand
I'll never let go of Your hand (Do You hear us tonight?)
I'll never let go of Your hand (We really mean it, God)
I'll never let go of Your hand (Can You hear us tonight?)
I'll never let go of Your hand (Ayy, we really mean it right now)
I'll never let go of Your hand (Never)
I'll never let go of Your hand
"Joy Of The Lord" by Maverick City Music is a powerful and uplifting worship song that resonates with believers and has touched the hearts of many. The song is filled with a sense of joy and hope, reminding us that the joy of the Lord is our strength.
The lyrics of the song speak of the joy that comes from knowing the Lord and His faithfulness. It encourages us to draw on the joy that is stored up in Heaven's reserve, regardless of our circumstances. This joy is described as our inheritance, something that is freely given to us by God.
The theme of joy is not a new concept in the Bible. In fact, it is mentioned numerous times throughout Scripture. For example, Nehemiah 8:10 says, "Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." This verse reminds us that the joy that comes from the Lord is what gives us strength to overcome any challenges or trials we may face.
Another verse that relates to the theme of the song is Psalm 16:11, which says, "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." This verse highlights the idea that true joy can only be found in the presence of God. It is not dependent on our circumstances or external factors, but rather on our relationship with Him.
The song also reminds us that Jesus is with us in the valleys and the midst of our pain. It refers to Him as the Savior who walks beside us, knowing our struggles and offering comfort and hope. This reminds us of the promise in Isaiah 41:10, which says, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
The lyrics further emphasize that there will be glory after our present sufferings. This echoes the words of Romans 8:18, which says, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." This verse reminds us that no matter what we may be going through, there is a greater glory that awaits us in eternity.
The song's message of finding joy in the Lord and holding onto His hand resonates deeply with believers. It reminds us that no matter what we may face in life, we have a source of joy and strength in our relationship with God. It encourages us to put on strength, joy, and love, and to never let go of His hand.
Overall, "Joy Of The Lord" is a powerful song that reminds us of the joy and strength we have in knowing God. It encourages us to draw on His joy, even in difficult times, and to find comfort and hope in His presence. This song is a beautiful expression of worship and a reminder of the joy that is available to us as believers.