Joy Breaks Through

When the flames of adversity claw at my heel,  

When uncertainty rises like floodwaters ‘round me,  

The one who has called me by name, like a shield  

Will protect me, by grace with a love that surrounds me. 

Joy breaks through   

the darkest night,  

Like a newborn   

baby’s cry  

Precious, honored  

in His sight  

Joy breaks through the night. 

When we’re wandering, lost, and in need of a sign  

When we’re cornered, imperiled, conflicted, or torn  

He reminds us again of his claim: “You are mine!”;  

revealing anew in one glorious morn:  

Joy breaks through   

the darkest night,  

Like a newborn   

baby’s cry  precious, honored  in His sight  

Joy breaks through the night. 

Joy breaks through   

the darkest night,  

Like a newborn   

baby’s cry  precious, honored  in His sight  

Joy breaks through the night.  

Joy breaks through the night.  

Reflect on the Word

Here, the prophet paints a vision of hope where the barren wilderness blossoms, the weak are strengthened, and God’s joy breaks through as the redeemed journey on a holy highway into everlasting gladness.

Isaiah 35:1 - 10 (CEV)

Take a Moment to Pray

Gracious God, in this season of waiting, let Your joy break through our weariness. Strengthen our trembling hands, steady our anxious hearts, and guide us on Your holy way. May the promise of Your coming fill us with hope, peace, and gladness, until we see Your glory revealed in full. Amen.

Listen to the Carol

Enjoy the carol written and sung by Lee Larsen, worship leader for Community of Faith, during worship on Sunday, December 14, 2025.