Joy in Life

The Joy of the Lord is my strength,
And this will be the case for my life's length.
For joy in every situation,
Is my soul's consolation.


My joy cannot be taken,
Even when my faith is shaken.
My joy comes from my salvation,
And this will be so in life's duration.

The things I have are few,
But in the least,
There will be joy in everything I do.
The gratitude I find is not enough,
But thankfulness even when times are rough.


When Paul and Silas were held captive,
Their joy was overflowing and active.
Though they were in shackles bound,
Their joy was in their Savior found.


-Wade Jinright