Lyrics
Step into the joy of the Lord x8
Step into the joy of the Lord x8
My heart's been thirsty
And hungry for more
My soul's been waiting
For you to restore me
I've got real joy now
Yes it's real joy
And it's greater than I imagined
My heart's been thirsty
And hungry for more
My soul's been waiting
For you to restore me
I've got real joy now
Yes it's real joy
And it's greater than I imagined
This is the freedom
This is the freedom I've been waiting for
This is the freedom
This is the freedom of the Lord
This is the freedom
This is the freedom I've been waiting for
This is the freedom
This is the freedom of the Lord
This is the joy
This is the joy that I've been waiting for
This is the joy
This is the joy of the Lord
This is the joy
This is the joy that I've been waiting for
This is the joy
This is the joy of the Lord
Step into the joy of the Lord x8
Step into the joy of the Lord x8
This is the freedom
This is the freedom I've been waiting for
This is the freedom
This is the freedom of the Lord
This is the freedom
This is the freedom I've been waiting for
This is the freedom
This is the freedom of the Lord
This is the joy
This is the joy that I've been waiting for
Joy, unspeakable joy
This is the joy of the Lord
Oh, this is the joy
This is the joy that I've been waiting for
Yes, this is the joy
This is the joy of the Lord
Great is (Great is your Joy)
Great is (Great is your Peace)
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And it's greater than
Greater than I imagined
So much greater
Greater than I imagined
It's greater than I
Greater than I imagined
It's greater than I
Greater than I imagined
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Meaning & Inspiration
This Is The Freedom centers on the transformation from spiritual thirst to joy, restoration, and liberty in the Lord. The repeated invitation to step into the joy of the Lord gives the song a communal, celebratory character, while the verses keep the focus on a soul that has been waiting to be restored. The movement from hunger to real joy makes divine provision the central subject.
Its language about freedom and joy fits the description in Romans of the kingdom of God as righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. The claim that this joy is greater than imagined also recalls the New Testament description of joy that cannot be fully expressed. Repetition does not complicate the message; it reinforces a simple confession that the presence of God brings what the thirsty soul has been seeking.
Related Scripture
- Romans 14:17 Paul associates the kingdom of God with joy in the Holy Spirit.
- 1 Peter 1:8 Peter describes believers rejoicing with inexpressible joy.