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Count It All Joy
Sovereign Grace Music Lyrics
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When my troubles
Close me in on every side
Lord, I'll count it all joy
When this road of faith
Runs through the darkest night
For I know You're at work in me
Yes I know You'll provide
You have always been my Rock
I will trust You forever, forever
You have never failed me God
I will trust You forever, forever
Lord I'll count it all joy
When the weight of sorrow
Drives me to my knees
Every heartache and pain
In Your mighty hands
Is forming Christ in me
And I know that Your Word is true
Yes, I know every trial
Will only prove
BRIDGE
Who can separate us
From You and Your great love
These lyrics are a demonstration of unwavering faith and trust in God even in the face of difficulties and struggles. The singer acknowledges that despite being surrounded on every side by troubles and going through dark and difficult times on the road of faith, they choose to count it all joy. This is because they know that God is at work within them and will provide them with all the grace they need to overcome the challenges they face.
Throughout the song, the singer affirms their trust and faith in God, recognizing that He has always been their rock and has never failed them in the past. They declare that they will continue to trust God forever, regardless of what comes their way. Even when faced with heartache, pain, and sorrow, the singer chooses to see it as an opportunity for God to form Christ within them. In the end, they trust that nothing can separate them from God's great love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord I'll count it all joy
I will choose to find joy in every situation, no matter how difficult it may seem.
When my troubles
In times of trouble, when life gets hard and things seem impossible.
Close me in on every side
When I am surrounded on all sides and feel trapped by my circumstances.
Lord, I'll count it all joy
Once again, I will choose to find joy in my struggles, knowing that God is in control.
When this road of faith
Through every step of my journey with God, no matter how uncertain or unpredictable it may be.
Runs through the darkest night
Even when it feels like I am walking through the darkest night and cannot see what lies ahead.
For I know You're at work in me
I trust that God is always working in my life, even when I cannot see it or understand it.
Yes I know You'll provide
I am confident that God will provide everything I need, even in the midst of my struggles.
All the grace I need
God's grace is sufficient for me, and He will give me what I need to get through any trial.
You have always been my Rock
God has always been my solid foundation, the one I can rely on no matter what.
I will trust You forever, forever
I will put my faith and trust in God, and I will do so for all eternity.
You have never failed me God
Throughout my life, even in my darkest moments, God has never let me down.
When the weight of sorrow
When I am weighed down by sadness or grief, and feel like I cannot go on.
Drives me to my knees
When my struggles are so overwhelming, the only thing I can do is fall to my knees in prayer.
Every heartache and pain
All of the struggles and hardships I face in life, no matter how big or small.
In Your mighty hands
I know that God is in control of everything, and that He holds all things in His hands.
Is forming Christ in me
Through my struggles, I am being transformed into a better person, more like Christ.
And I know that Your Word is true
I trust that God's promises in His Word are true, and that He will always keep His word.
Yes, I know every trial
I understand that every trial I face has a purpose, and that God is using it for my good and His glory.
Will only prove
Each trial is an opportunity for me to grow and become closer to God.
Who can separate us
Nothing and no one can separate me from God's love, and I am secure in His unfailing love.
From You and Your great love
God's love is all-encompassing, and it is the greatest love that exists in the universe.
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.