Lyrics
Verse 1
When life is put on hold
All our plans have cancelled
Things have changed
Nothing feels the same
Disappointments fear and doubt
Go hand in hand
and waves of worry threaten me
Everywhere uncertainty
But in the midst of chaos
In the midst of fear
There is something to remember
There is something we all need to hear
Chorus
Joy is not cancelled
Peace still remains
God's goodness kindness
His grace isn't running low
And He has not changed
His power is still abundant
His mercies are still new
God's plans have not been cancelled
He's still in control
And everything that matters still remains
Verse 2
So when the trials and tests they come
Darkness only hides the sun
And You can't seem to find Your way
No light of day
There are some things we know for sure
They never change they will endure
No matter what things look like
All around us
So in the midst of chaos
In the midst of all the fear
There is something you should remember
Yes there is something we all need to hear
Chorus
Joy is not cancelled
He still remains
God's goodness and kindness
His grace isn't running low
And He, He has not changed
His power is still abundant
His promises they're all still true
God's plans have not been cancelled
He's fully in control
And everything that matters still remains
Yes everything that matters still remains
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Meaning & Inspiration
Joy is Not Cancelled is a Southern gospel song of encouragement for a time when plans fall apart. The first verse describes life put on hold, cancelled plans, changed circumstances, disappointment, fear and doubt, and waves of worry, yet insists there is something to remember in the middle of chaos and fear. The chorus lists what remains: joy, peace, God's goodness and kindness, grace that is not running low, a God who has not changed, abundant power, new mercies and plans that are not cancelled.
The second verse speaks to trials and tests when darkness hides the sun and no light seems visible, reminding listeners that some things never change and will endure no matter how things look. The chorus returns with His promises still true and Him fully in control, so everything that matters still remains. The themes follow Nehemiah 8:10 on the joy of the Lord, Lamentations 3:22-23 on new mercies, and Philippians 4:4 on rejoicing always. The clear, repeated message gives the song a steady, comforting tone.
Related Scripture
- Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the Lord is the people's strength.
- Lamentations 3:22-23 The Lord's mercies are new every morning and His faithfulness is great.
- Philippians 4:4 Paul says to rejoice in the Lord always.