What Joy

This song was sung by a group of orphans (His Little Feet) at the Know More Orphans Conference James and I attended Saturday. It was so beautiful, I could not help but weep.

I've been referring to Saturday as "CryFest 2012" - I wept a lot that day. God is moving and doing so much in our lives, and leading us to have such a heart for orphans. We don't know what all that means yet.

Anyway, seeing actual orphaned children sing with all their hearts, with smiles on their faces, these lyrics, "what peace, what peace for those whose confidence is Him alone..."
For people who have no real reason, beyond HIM, to have any peace or joy. I just can't describe the power of that moment. It was heart-wrenching for those who don't know Him, and so amazingly hopeful for those of us who do, but struggle with doubt or fear ever.

One of my favorite artists, who has been missing on the music scene for years, is Susan Ashton. Imagine my amazement when I searched YouTube for a video of this song, to add on the blog, and found her perform it, with photos of an eye doctor on medical missions trips, truly restoring sight to those going blind....


Whew, ya'll. God is so good.

What Joy
Artist: Generation Church
Album: All Things New


You made the heavens and the earth
The sea and all that is in it
Your promises remain
You give justice to the weak
You care for the widow and orphan
Forevermore You reign

What joy, what joy for those whose hope is in the name of the Lord
What peace, what peace for those whose comfort is
Is Him alone
What joy, what joy for those whose hope is in the name of the Lord
What peace, what peace for those whose comfort is
Is Him alone


You made the heavens and the earth
The sea and all that is in it
Your promises remain
You give justice to the weak
You care for the widow and orphan
Forevermore You reign

What joy, what joy for those whose hope is in the name of the Lord
What peace, what peace for those whose comfort is
Is Him alone
What joy, what joy for those whose hope is in the name of the Lord
What peace, what peace for those whose comfort is
Is Him alone

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah

We sing, we sing, we sing
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, forever we will sing
Hallelujah, praises to the King
Hallelujah, forever we will sing
Hallelujah, praises to the King