I Choose Joy

I Choose Joy

by Effie Darlene Barba

 

Storms surround my life today

Sorrows urging me to pray

With gentle voice, I hear You say

Trust in me I’ll guide your way

 

A pilgrim in this foreign land

Where is the hope in which I stand?

You paid the price that just demand

And hold me firm within Your hand

 

Chorus:

So, I choose joy

I choose hope

I choose You as my treasure

I choose life

I choose love

 I choose Your will my pleasure

You’re all that I need

And all that I want

Your Glory shines beyond measure

 

The sorrows of life, their ebb and tide

That force me on my knees abide

And rips away my selfish pride

That in thy Grace my tears subside

 

The pain and trials would tear apart

This fragile, broken, lonely heart

Except thy love can ne’er depart

Each day, Your Grace-my fresh new start

 

Chorus:

So, I choose joy

I choose hope

I choose You as my treasure

I choose life

I choose love

I choose Your will my pleasure

You’re all that I need

And all that I want

Your Glory shines beyond measure

© 2014 Effie Darlene Barba

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