Ready for something joyous?
Virginia gospel choir Voices of Fire has teamed up with award-winning artist Pharell to bring listeners a dynamic single they can feel called “Joy (Unspeakable)”.
And I bet you can guess what it’s all about.
This choir tells us how believers in Christ will testify of God’s goodness when life circumstances threaten to drag them down (“Lately, I’ve had a hard time”), as well as when things are going well (“Wanna make sure I’m sharp when I make a point of view/When them blessings come through”).
The hope in this song emphasizes that no matter what is going on in life, God has the last say (“The last word doesn’t come from the doctor”). So don’t cave in defeat even when things feel impossible (“Just keep praying beyond the last hour”).
For God is above it all (“Now you’ve witnessed the procedure of power”).
Instead, praise Him (“Mumbling to myself, must think I’m crazy/But I’m humbling myself and I’m giving praise”) and he will lift you above your circumstances (“If you crumble anyhow, I know who can raise you/…If your spirit’s weighed down, he can make that much lighter”).
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To be honest, a lot of Christian music on the radio today sounds the same. But not this track.
This song radiates–well, joy, not only through its lyrics, but in the music itself. And listeners are reminded that God reigns above all of life’s mountains and valleys.
We will all deal with negative, difficult circumstances. The only way we can move through those circumstances and come out on the other side is to cling to Jesus and the joy that comes from knowing Him.
Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).
