This is a song for those who are anxious, worried, busy, and striving for the life and rest that can only be found in Christ. It’s a song to help you practically lean into abiding in the love of God. I pray that this song reminds you over and over, that He’s where the joy is!
[VERSE 1]
When my heart is troubled
Anxious for many things
Keep my hands from striving
Guard me from unbelief
[PREChorus]
When my mind is busy
Worrying needlessly
Help me to remember
The promise You spoke to me
[Chorus]
I will abide
I can rest and find my life
There's no need for me to strive
You are working even in the night
You are the Vine
In Your love I will remain
I'll trust Your words and I will stay
I will listen and I will obey
I will abide
[VERSE 2]
When my thoughts are racing
With things that are incomplete
Help me choose the better way
To stop and rest at Your feet
[PREChorus 2]
When my soul is heavy
From all I am carrying
Help me to surrender God
To trust You for all I need
[Chorus]
I will abide
I can rest and find my life
There's no need for me to strive
You are working even in the night
You are the Vine
In Your love I will remain
I'll trust Your words and I will stay
I will listen and I will obey
[BRIDGE]
Jesus, You're where the joy is
The fullness of life I need
Jesus, You're where the joy is
Why would I ever leave?
Jesus, You're where the joy is
The fullness of life I need
Jesus, You're where the joy is
Why would I ever leave?
Jesus, You're where the joy is
The fullness of life I need
Jesus, You're where the joy is
Why would I ever leave?
[Chorus 2]
I will abide
In Your love I will remain
I'll trust Your words and I will stay
I will listen and I will obey
I will abide
Abide (Where The Joy Is) was written by Emily Martin & Emily Weeks & Lindsay McCaul.
Abide (Where The Joy Is) was produced by Tyler Moody.
Emily Martin released Abide (Where The Joy Is) on Fri Apr 12 2024.