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Center Of My Joy
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Jul 17, 2026 updated
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Richard Smallwood's song 'The Center Of My Joy' is a live worship piece that declares Jesus as the source of all joy, contentment, and hope. The lyrics describe how Christ provides direction, light in darkness, comfort in sadness, and purpose in life's simple pleasures. The song emphasizes that every good and perfect gift comes from Him, and He is the foundation of the singer's highest dreams. It is a heartfelt expression of gratitude and devotion, centering on the believer's complete dependence on Jesus for joy and fulfillment.
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[Chorus 1:]
Jesus, You're the center of my joy,
all that's good and perfect comes from You.
You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do;
Jesus, You're the center of my joy.
[Verse 1:]
When I've lost my direction, You're the compass for my way,
You're the fire and light when nights are long and cold.
In sadness, You are the laughter, that shatters all my fears,
when I'm all alone, Your hand is there to hold.
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2:]
You are why I find pleasure in the simple things in life,
You're the music in the meadows and the streams.
The voices of the children, my family, and my home,
You're the source and finish of my highest dreams.
[Chorus 2:]
Jesus, You're the center of my joy,
all that's good and perfect comes from You.
You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do...
[Vamp:]
Jesus, You are the center of my joy.
[Ending:]
Jesus, You are the center of my joy,
joy, joy, of my joy.