JOY

 Joy is like a river, flowing from within,

A gift from the Lord, a peace to begin. A wellspring of hope, in troubled times, A light in the darkness, a beautiful rhyme.

It brings us together, this happiness shared, A bond between us, a love to be spared. It lifts up our hearts, and helps us to see, The beauty of life, and all it can be.

In the Bible, we read of joy’s sweet grace, The happiness that comes from a life lived in faith. From the shepherds who heard of the Christ child's birth, To the apostles who spread the good news across the earth.

Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, we're told, A blessing from God, to have and to hold. It shines like the sun, and warms like the flame, Bringing hope and peace, in Jesus' name.

So let us embrace this joy, every day, With gratitude and love, in all that we say. For it is a treasure, more precious than gold, A gift from the Lord, to have and to hold