Joy of the Lord (Children’s Church Version)

[Verse 1] Dear God, lead me today Put joy on my face Clothe me in thanks When the day feels hard Turn my eyes To what is true [Pre-Chorus] What is good What is beautiful What is worthy of praise Keep me near Keep me here In Your mercy all day [Chorus] Joy of the Lord Joy of the Lord You are my strength You are my song Joy of the Lord Joy of the Lord Gratitude rises And carries me on [Verse 2] Keep me from chasing What I cannot hold From counting the lack And naming the pain Open my eyes To every blessing Your faithfulness Fills up my days [Pre-Chorus] What is good What is beautiful What is worthy of praise Guard my mind Guide my heart In Your light all day [Chorus] Joy of the Lord Joy of the Lord You are my strength You are my song Joy of the Lord Joy of the Lord Gratitude rises And carries me on [Bridge] I will not live By what I see Your joy in me Will carry me Rooted in You Not in the day Your goodness stays Your goodness stays [Chorus] Joy of the Lord Joy of the Lord You are my strength You are my song Joy of the Lord Joy of the Lord Gratitude rises And carries me on