Sovereign Grace Music - Joy Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
When I am lonely or feeling bad
When things don't go my way
When my heart's broken and I am sad
And tears won't go away
That's when I turn my eyes to You, Jesus
Chorus
Joy, You fill me with
Joy, You fill me with
Joy, Jesus
Joy, You fill me with
Joy, You fill me with
Joy, Jesus
You are always with me
You alone can give me
Joy
Verse 2
When my heart's happy, my face is too
And I have joy to share
It comes from knowing Your words are true
And I am in Your care
And when I turn my eyes to You, Jesus
Tag
You are always with me
You alone can give me
No one else can save me
That's the way You made me
You alone can give me joy!
Video
Sovereign Grace Music - Joy In My Morning
Meaning & Inspiration
Sovereign Grace Music's song "Joy," released on September 29, 2014, as a part of their album *Prepare Him Room: Celebrating the Birth of Jesus in Song*, offers a profound and vital exploration of true happiness rooted deeply in faith. The piece immediately confronts the raw reality of human experience, opening with a candid acknowledgment of distress—loneliness, feeling unwell, unmet desires, and a broken spirit. This honest portrayal of struggle resonates universally, providing a genuine entry point before directing our gaze to the ultimate source of solace. It’s in these moments of vulnerability, when tears refuse to cease, that the song beautifully pivots, urging the heart to "turn my eyes to You, Jesus," establishing an immediate and unwavering dependency on Christ even in the darkest valleys.
The heart of the song's message bursts forth in its chorus, a powerful declaration of the divine infusion of "Joy" directly from Jesus. This is not a fleeting, circumstantial happiness, but a profound, enduring contentment that He alone can provide. The repetition of "Joy, You fill me with" serves as both an affirmation and a testimony, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of this spiritual gift. It underscores the Christian understanding that true joy is an internal state, a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), given by God, rather than an external consequence of fortunate events. This divine joy is distinct from worldly pleasure, offering a strength that empowers believers to persevere through trials, echoing Nehemiah 8:10 which states, "The joy of the Lord is your strength." It's a joy Jesus promised His followers, wanting His joy to be in them and their joy to be complete (John 15:11).
Moving beyond moments of distress, the second verse expands the narrative to encompass times of natural contentment, illustrating that even when our "heart's happy, [our] face is too," the deepest wellspring of this positive emotion remains connected to the divine. This joy to share, the song declares, "comes from knowing Your words are true and I am in Your care." This is a crucial theological point, suggesting that while external blessings may bring happiness, the stable foundation for profound joy, regardless of circumstances, is rooted in the unchanging truth of God's Word (John 8:32) and the secure knowledge of His providential care (1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:26). Again, the narrative loops back to the intentional act of turning to Jesus, solidifying His centrality as the source of joy in all seasons of life.
The song’s concluding tag serves as a powerful theological summary and affirmation, driving home the exclusivity and constancy of Christ’s presence and provision. The declaration "You are always with me" is a comforting assurance, directly aligning with biblical promises like Matthew 28:20, "I am with you always, to the end of the age," and Hebrews 13:5, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." The repeated assertion "You alone can give me" joy powerfully distinguishes this divine gift from anything the world might offer, reminding us that every good and perfect gift comes from above (James 1:17). The inclusion of "No one else can save me" subtly but profoundly links this joy to the foundational truth of salvation through Christ alone (Acts 4:12), making it clear that the ability to experience this profound joy is a direct consequence of His redemptive work. Finally, "That's the way You made me" offers a deeply impactful theological insight, suggesting that our very design as human beings finds its ultimate purpose and capacity for true joy in fellowship with our Creator, a longing satisfied only in Him (Colossians 1:16). This song, therefore, is not merely about a feeling, but about aligning our hearts with the divine truth of who God is and who we are in Him, thereby unlocking the deep, abiding joy for which we were created.