The words of Paul's letter to the Philippians jumped off the page: "I thank my God every time I remember you." Could these words be used to encourage others as they have me? Setting them to music seemed only natural!
I am a songwriter dedicated to spreading the good news about the love and mercy of my Savior, Jesus Christ.
Story behind the song
The words of Paul's letter to the Philippians jumped off the page: "I thank my God every time I remember you." Could these words be used to encourage others as they have me? Setting them to music seemed only natural!
Lyrics
"Pray With Joy"
Words from the NIV Bible, Additional Words and Music by Hank Stansfield
I thank my God every time I remember you.
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy
I always pray with joy
Because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,
Being confident of this,
That he who began a good work in you will
Carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
It's right for me to feel this way about all of you,
Since I have you in my heart; I have you in my heart
You are in my heart
Because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,
Being confident of this,
That he who began a good work in you will
Carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
For whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel,
All of you share in God's grace with me.
What a wonderful thing to share
When we share in God's grace
Let's remember each other in prayer, joyfully
I always pray with joy
Pray with joy
Pray with joy
Come on now, pray with joy
