Brent's Blog

I've been reflecting on the lyrics to a worship song by New Life Worship that we sing at CFBC the last few days. . .

Found only in the hands of Jesus is joy.  Pretty "churchy" thing to say. . . only it's true.  You see, for so many years I searched for things.  Not sure I searched for "joy" - I was living in survival mode most of my life.  Joy was the last thing on my mind, as was evidenced by the negativity, judgement, and sarcasm in my life.  No, I was looking for something much deeper than "joy," I just didn't know it.  

Through a lot of very Godly counsel, I learned that there have been very few people in my life I can really trust - parents, family, friends - and for years this made me bitter and angry. . . until I met Jesus, the One who never fails or lets me down.  

Over and again my experiences have been with people who have failed me.  I can say, with joy and certainty, Jesus never fails.  

In my darkest moment, he rescued me.  In my failure, he loved me.  He saw past my selfishness to a hurting, very lonely little boy who needed a daddy.

Yes, found in his presence is full joy.  Every fear is wiped away.  Every good thing I've ever done is nothing.

Jesus really is wonderful, beautiful, glorious, and matchless in every way.

Verse:
Found in Your hands, fullness of joy
Every fear suddenly wiped away here in Your presence
All of my gains now fade away
Every crown no longer on display, here in Your presence
Heaven is trembling in awe of Your wonders
The kings and their kingdom are standing amazed

Chorus:
Here in Your presence, we are undone
Here in Your presence, Heaven and Earth become one
Here in Your presence, all things are new
Here in Your presence, everything bows before You

Bridge:
Wonderful, beautiful, glorious, matchless in every way
Wonderful, beautiful, glorious, matchless in every way

Here's a link to the video of the song. . . 
http://youtu.be/un09cq5tiuo