Count It Joy

Based on James 1:2-4.…. Idea for the song is 100% original. Lyrics and cover art created in ChatGPT. Music created in Suno. Lyrics: I was walkin’ through the valley where the cold wind bites, Clouds rolled heavy, couldn’t see no light Every prayer felt like a stone in my hand, Till the Lord whispered low, “Child, trust My plan” The river kept risin’, the road washed out, Fear kept knockin’, tryin’ to fill me with doubt But trouble’s a hammer and faith’s the steel, And the fire reveals what the heart is for real Count it joy when the mountain stands tall, When your back’s to the river and you feelin’ small Every tear, every trial, every long hard mile The Lord’s been workin’ all the while Patience grows where the hard times trod, Roots run deep in the fields of God Hold on tight when the storms deploy, The Lord says to count it all joy Old Job kept singin’ through the ash and pain, Paul shook chains while he praised God’s name So who am I to curse the night, When broken roads can lead to life? The banjo rings with a mournful sound, But grace keeps liftin’ the weary ground And every scar that this world has left Becomes a testimony breath by breath Gold ain’t gold till it meets the flame, Faith gets stronger when tested by rain He’s buildin’ endurance deep in the soul, Makin’ the broken completely whole Count it joy when the night gets long, When you’re barely holdin’ to a prayer and song Every loss and every ache Might be the path the Savior takes Patience grows where the hard times trod, Roots run deep in the fields of God Stand unshaken, heaven-bound with joy, And count it all… Count it all joy Yeah, the fire may burn and the winds destroy, But a child of God can still choose joy…