(References the songs Joy Shall Come and Joy to the World as well as Philippians 4:4)
Joy
shall come, even to the wilderness
God
we know the reality of the wilderness, we feel the empty places in
life
And
the parched land shall know great gladness
We
look for water to bring life and growth
As
the rose, so shall deserts blossom, living springs shall give cool
water
We
await the birth of Jesus, the Living Water, so that our joy will
bloom like the rose.
Rejoice
in the Lord always and again I say rejoice!
Trusting
that we are not alone, we find joy in the gift of Your presence.
Joy
to the World! The Lord is Come!
We
tell the old stories of faith and are reminded that You bring New
Life, New Hope, New Joy.
And
heaven and nature sing.
God
of Grace, fill our hearts with trust and joy.
We
pray in the name of Jesus, whose birth causes all Creation to sing
for Joy. Amen.
