Joy From Ashes

Joy From Ashes Wherever there is laughter, I am. Wherever there is love, I’ll be Wherever there is hope, I am. When you hold your child, I am there with thee. Wherever there is dancing, I am. Wherever there is friendship, I’ll be Wherever there is truth, I am. When you stand and sing, I am there with thee. If your heart is shattered, look for me in the healing. When you're lost in the dark, look for me in the light. Don't seek me in the harvest if you don't plant the seeds… Endure the valley where I'll hold you tight; For true joy will grow from suffering. Whenever there is sorrow, I am. Whenever you're alone, I'll be. Wherever you walk, I am When you fall down, I am there with thee. Because… Wherever there is sorrow, laughter will come! Whenever your alone, there is friendship and love! Wherever you walk, you can always start dancing! When you fall down, stand up for truth and sing! If your heart is shattered, look for me in the healing. When you're lost in the dark, look for me in the light. Don't seek me in the harvest if you don't plant the seeds… Endure the valley where I'll hold you tight; For true joy will grow from suffering. Yes with every hard blow, I want you to know, out of these ashes joy will rise, out of the ashes joy will rise. (*Isaiah 61:3 "To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair". )