As of 2006, she has released nineteen albums. Thirty-two of her singles have reached the Number 1 position on Christian radio national airplay charts. These include "He Is Exalted", "God Is In Control", "We Bow Down" and "The Warrior Is A Child". She has received five GMA Dove Awards, and three American Songwriter Awards.
Some of Paris' songs have been included in the hymnals by a variety of churches including the United Methodist church and various Charismatic churches. In recent years, Paris has focused on recording new versions of some of her worship standards and writing new praise and worship music in contrast to contemporary Christian pop songs that she released the latter 1990s.
Her uncle, Loren Cunningham is the founder of Youth With A Mission, while her family started Ecclesia College in Elm Springs, Arkansas, where her brother Oren Paris III is president and father Oren Paris II is chancellor. Paris herself studied theology and sacred music, though she has claimed to have placed little emphasis in her formal studies on composition or songwriting. Beyond songwriting, she is the author of four books, three of which focus on contemporary Christian theology.
She and her husband Jack Wright have one child, Jack Paris Wright, born April 29, 2001.
Although widely associated for much of her career with Star Song Records, EMI switched her over to the Sparrow label in 1996, before her contract ended after 2003. In 2005, she switched to Michael Coleman's INO label.
Joy of the Lord
Twila Paris Lyrics
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I will not falter, I will not faint
He is my Shepherd, I am not afraid
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord will be my strength
He will uphold me all of my days
I am surrounded by mercy and grace
And the joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord will be my strength
And I will not waiver, walking by faith
He will be strong to deliver me safe
And the joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord is my strength
I'm singing the joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord
Well, the joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The song, "The Joy of the Lord" by Twila Paris, is about finding strength and comfort in God's joy. The lyrics speak of the joy of the Lord being the singer's strength, and how it helps her to overcome challenges in life. The song suggests that this joy is available to anyone who seeks it, and that it is a source of peace and hope in difficult times. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "The joy of the Lord is my strength" which emphasizes the importance of this concept to the singer.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song by declaring that the joy of the Lord will be the singer's strength. She acknowledges that life can be hard, but she will not falter or faint because God is her Shepherd and she is not afraid. The second verse builds on this idea by saying that God will uphold the singer all of her days and that she is surrounded by mercy and grace. The third verse emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God, and suggests that if we walk in faith, He will be strong to deliver us safe.
Overall, the message of the song is about the importance of finding joy in God's presence, even in the midst of difficulties. It encourages listeners to rely on God's strength and to trust in His faithfulness. It's a reminder that we are not alone, and that God's presence can bring us peace and hope in any circumstance.
Line by Line Meaning
The joy of the Lord will be my strength
I will find strength in the joy that comes from the Lord
I will not falter, I will not faint
I will not give up or lose heart
He is my Shepherd, I am not afraid
I have no reason to be afraid because the Lord takes care of me like a shepherd
The joy of the Lord is my strength
I find strength in the joy that comes from the Lord
He will uphold me all of my days
The Lord will support and guide me every day of my life
I am surrounded by mercy and grace
The Lord shows me kindness and forgiveness
And I will not waiver, walking by faith
I will stay steadfast and continue to follow the Lord, even when faced with difficulties
He will be strong to deliver me safe
The Lord has the power to rescue and protect me
I'm singing the joy of the Lord
I am expressing my happiness and gratitude for the joy that comes from the Lord
Well, the joy of the Lord
Yes, the joy that comes from the Lord
The joy of the Lord is my strength
I find strength in the joy that comes from the Lord
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: TWILA PARIS
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