Jesus for Joy
Location
Twist and Shout Poetry Slam
JESUS FOR JOY
Life is confusing, and life is rough
You're expected to be strong, expected to be gruff
Tears are frowned upon, and emotions are bad
Society tells us to fake a smile and never get mad
It's really too much, too much to bear
The pressures on teens make us swear
When it is too overwhelming, too much to handle
I turn to one thing, God, my guardian angel
Jesus brings brightness on the darkest of nights
He is a hand to hold in times of fright
He answers our prayers without hesitation
His love and comfort provide glorious sensation
He turns my smile from fake to real
The more I praise him, the better I feel
Jesus is an inspiration to all
Through trial after trial, he never did fall
I aspire to be as Godly as possible
Because kindness and meaness are truly optional
Without His guidance, I might be unaware
Of the value of love and peace, without fear
Jesus gets me through my hardest days
His heart and His mind, He knows all the ways
His love radiates to everyone He touches
Giving us grace and providing peaceful justice
Life is often very hot and cold
It's hard to stay confident and tough to stay bold
But the Lord, my Savior, will always pull through
His strength is powerful, so I bid my sorrows adieu.