You think I sing for joy

You think I sing for joy

When in reality, this song is my lifeline of hope;

Faith’s final stand against the onslaught of despair.

My lips keep moving long since my heart has stopped,

For only in silence will doubt become defeat.

You think I sing for joy

When in reality, this music is my marching song

For trudging on and on through dreary days.

Thirsting for the more abundant life:

Resigned to the rain, yet longing for the sun.

You think I sing for joy

For despite the gloom, guiding stars gleam.

Storms do not last with their overcast,

But as day follows night and season follows season

So comes the calm.

You think I sing for joy

For the depth of the Father’s forgiveness

Is matched only by the width of His love.

And in my weakness,

He is Strong.

You think I sing for joy

I do.