The Joy celebrates God’s faithfulness and the overflowing strength that comes through the Holy Spirit and joyful praise. Centered on rejoicing, spiritual strength, and the presence of Jesus, the song reminds believers that His joy sustains us.
VERSE 1
This is the day You made
So I’ll rejoice and be glad, rejoice and be glad in it
This is where I believe
You are more than enough, more than enough for me
PRE CHORUS
You are faithful to Your promise, You are strong when I am weak
When I’m standing in Your presence, I have everything I need
CHORUS
The joy of the Lord, the joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord, the joy of the Lord is my strength
O my soul, bless His Name
All that is within me say
The joy of the Lord, the joy of the Lord is my strength
VERSE 2
Jesus, come what may
You are worthy of all, worthy of all my praise
BRIDGE
Let it rise up like a river, overflowing, Holy Spirit
Let it pour out with no limit, overflowing, Holy Spirit
Joy Found in God’s Presence
“This is the day You made, so I’ll rejoice and be glad in it” echoes Psalm 118:24, which says, “This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” This declaration affirms a choice to rejoice in God’s sovereignty, regardless of circumstances.
“The joy of the Lord is my strength” directly reflects Nehemiah 8:10, where the people are told, “Don’t be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.” This joy is not based on feelings but on God’s enduring presence and faithfulness.
“You are faithful to Your promise” aligns with Hebrews 10:23, “He who promised is faithful.” The lyric affirms confidence in God’s unchanging character and the reliability of His Word.
“Let it rise up like a river… Holy Spirit” reflects John 7:38-39, where Jesus says rivers of living water will flow from those who believe, referring to the Spirit. It portrays the overflow of the Spirit as a source of sustaining joy and strength.
Relevant Bible Verses about The Joy
“This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 WEB
“Then he said to them, ‘Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for today is holy to our Lord. Don’t be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.’” Nehemiah 8:10 WEB
“Let’s hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 WEB
“He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water.” But he said this about the Spirit, which those believing in him were to receive. John 7:38-39 WEB
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The Joy lyrics and music by Mitch Wong, Andrew Holt, 2023.
▷ Scripture quotations taken from the World English Bible (WEB), which is in the public domain.