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    LYRICS:
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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 are the center of my joy,
    joy, joy, of my joy.
    Music video by Richard Smallwood performing The Center Of My Joy. (C) 2016 Spring House Music Group

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  • @lisacowan9883
    @lisacowan9883 3 місяці тому +107

    I had to have gallbladder surgery in 2018. I walked in the hospital when I was released I was in a wheelchair. I had to learn how to walk all over again. During all of this my farther passed away. In 2020 I was diagnosed with Cancer. Had to take chemo pills but Praise God he kept me through all I went through God kept me. I'm now Cancer Free. God Kept Me. Hallelujah!!!!

    • @makingmoves6816
      @makingmoves6816 3 місяці тому +8

      HALLELUJAH! Praise God! His many blessings on you! 🙏🏾

    • @babajohnson9276
      @babajohnson9276 3 місяці тому +5

      🙌🙌🙌GOD kept you close so you wouldn't let go.

    • @deloresbanks8928
      @deloresbanks8928 3 місяці тому +3

      Praise God

    • @EdnaLopez-jm1xe
      @EdnaLopez-jm1xe 3 місяці тому +4

      A truly uplifting song. The lead singer is truly great

    • @patriciapride9963
      @patriciapride9963 3 місяці тому +6

      Glory to God! Prayers of continued healing for you!

  • @Boseakllc
    @Boseakllc 7 місяців тому +537

    Who is still listening in 2024? I have been humming this song all yesterday. Praise God. God bless you all. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @pamsmith5166
    @pamsmith5166 2 місяці тому +33

    Praying that the spirit of depression is cast out in Jesus name

    • @cmebans35
      @cmebans35 Місяць тому +3

      You are loved by Christ Jesus 🙏

    • @YaLittleFriend
      @YaLittleFriend Місяць тому +2

      Amen! Come out of the dark room of depression and into the light of joy! In Jesus name release this sister! ❤

    • @marcuscarter9402
      @marcuscarter9402 24 дні тому

      cry out to the Lord Jesus Christ and get in ur bible and seek him with ur whole heart. he will show u in the spirit realm and send ppl ur way to encourage u. is there anything ur not turning over to him and worrying about. i like to blast is your all on the altar by lashaun pace on repeat and let the spirit come in and deal with me about things im holding onto.....
      God has not given us the spirit of fear but of love power and a sound mind. psalm 34 is also an incredible psalm it says in there i sought the LORD and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears. many are the afflictions of the righteous but the lord delivereth them out of it all. this poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. psalm 86, psalm 103, psalm 84v11-12

    • @Missfitt007
      @Missfitt007 9 днів тому

      The Prophet Elijah went through that and God sent an angel to give him food and comforted him ❤❤

  • @marvelleschenck4758
    @marvelleschenck4758 4 місяці тому +59

    April 27, 2024 listening in tears missing my mom… She transcended September 2023… and I miss her with Mother’s Day coming soon and my Birthday I have to keep Jesus as my center.😢

    • @makingmoves6816
      @makingmoves6816 3 місяці тому +2

      Hi! Happy (upcoming) Birthday! I lost my mother years ago, so I definitely understand. You know that Jesus was with you then, as he is right now. May God continually keep and bless you! 🙏🏾

    • @babajohnson9276
      @babajohnson9276 3 місяці тому +2

      I'm sorry very very very sorry for your great loss and praying for you in Dallas Texas

    • @marvelleschenck4758
      @marvelleschenck4758 3 місяці тому

      @@babajohnson9276 thank you so much for your kindness yesterday was a little rough but my only child took his mommy to the movies... memories are priceless ✨🕊️✨
      Coming to Dallas next year to the Potter House to finally meet my church family and receive a blessing on my first novel. Ivory Keys God Has Something for Me...God Bless You.

    • @marvelleschenck4758
      @marvelleschenck4758 3 місяці тому

      @@makingmoves6816 thank you for your kindness although she's in the kingdom she is so proud of her only daughter. I have signed my contract for my first novel to be published. And she was my anchor throughout its creation. Ivory Keys God Has Something for Me...June 2024 Amazon & Barnes and Noble Amen, Amen Amen ✨🕊️✨

    • @kendelllott-tucker7973
      @kendelllott-tucker7973 3 місяці тому

      May God bless and comfort you with beautiful memories and love for your mother.

  • @rudysmith8683
    @rudysmith8683 4 місяці тому +75

    60 years old today. April 26-2024. HE is the true center of my joy!!! Thank you Jesus

    • @makingmoves6816
      @makingmoves6816 3 місяці тому +3

      What a blessing! Happy (belated) Birthday. Amen! 🙏🏾

    • @charmainek3128
      @charmainek3128 2 місяці тому

      Hello Happy Belated Birthday 🥳 ❤🙏🏽

    • @florhajones4600
      @florhajones4600 2 місяці тому +1

      Happy belated birthday

    • @cassfolson5675
      @cassfolson5675 2 місяці тому +2

      Happy Belated Birthday 🎉🎈

    • @faleciacox8372
      @faleciacox8372 Місяць тому +1

      Happy belated Birthday 🎂 🥳

  • @Zik_Ma
    @Zik_Ma 5 місяців тому +44

    Fighting depression through this song(2024)😢😢 Jesus is the centre of my joy indeed…To God be the glory🙌🙌

    • @VanessaEstes-wh8ft
      @VanessaEstes-wh8ft 5 місяців тому +3

      I know that can be very difficult and frustrating. I suffered from 2008-2011. But God was there for me. I prayed more and spent time reading God's Word. But I did get help by going to a psychologist for 3 years. 1st year one on one. Then 2 years group therapy. It helped so much.
      No I'm a pastor and I counsel others. Look at God. He will work it out.

    • @makingmoves6816
      @makingmoves6816 3 місяці тому +2

      Amen! You know that our Father loves you! Remember "Footprints". Whenever we feel sad and alone, it is then that Jesus holds us in his arms and carries us. 🙏🏾

    • @carolshorty8932
      @carolshorty8932 3 місяці тому

      Be strong, you got this. Change paths if needed, but whatever you do,don't give up

    • @cmebans35
      @cmebans35 Місяць тому

      Always remember you are loved by Christ Jesus 🙏❤️

  • @patriciapride9963
    @patriciapride9963 4 місяці тому +47

    It’s April 18,2024@12:55 am, I’m having surgery soon and I know that I’m going to be all right though it all🙏🏾All that’s Good and Perfect comes from Jesus 🙏🏾🕊️He’s my doctor and my healer🙏🏾🕊️Hallelujah!

    • @TrishaVincent8057
      @TrishaVincent8057 4 місяці тому +1

      Just read this. Jesus, along with all of the saints, we lift up your precious daughter Patricia to You. You are her Healer! You are her Counselor! You are her Provider! Thank you for holding her during her surgery. Omnipresent One, we declare in the Name of Jesus, Your Presence engulfs that operating room, that recovery unit, and that hospital room! To You be the glory! Hallelujah and Amen!

    • @mado3623
      @mado3623 4 місяці тому

      Amen. Now I'm assuming you are still in the hospital now if you aren't then glory glory well glory either way since it's a successful surgery. How are you feeling now ?let us know if you have any updates take your time to my friend we are all pulling for you

    • @ReAnnRing
      @ReAnnRing 3 місяці тому

      Thinking about you?? How did surgery go for you??? Praises to Jesus even in the storm.

    • @patriciapride9963
      @patriciapride9963 3 місяці тому +1

      My surgery was very successful! Glory be to God! A three and a half surgery turned out to be 6 hour surgery but my God is awesome ! I had very low blood loss and my after post op pain did not last very long(praise God!!). Thanks for thinking about me and everyone that prayed for me I thank you as well!!

    • @mado3623
      @mado3623 3 місяці тому

      @@patriciapride9963 you're welcome I'm so glad to hear this and the others who liked the comment I'm sure they are happy to Glory to God indeed!!!it is amazing how on UA-cam people we haven't seen are rooting for others to climb all the way up but I'm very happy for you. 6 hour surgery you are truly a blessed individual

  • @user-nm4gm1so9k
    @user-nm4gm1so9k 2 місяці тому +14

    I don’t know who wrote this song but God was right there guiding them and anointing them.

    • @YaLittleFriend
      @YaLittleFriend Місяць тому +5

      The writer is the singer Richard Smallwood, my uncle!😅❤

  • @dotsims7530
    @dotsims7530 Рік тому +36

    Jesus you are the center of my joy. My son was killed in 2015 and Jesus you have been the compass of my way. When I am sad Jesus you bring joy .

    • @gospelgriot8464
      @gospelgriot8464 Рік тому +4

      💐May our Heavenly Father continue to comfort your heart & make you aware of His thoughtful Presence.💝

    • @DaddysgirlofYHasisterofJesus
      @DaddysgirlofYHasisterofJesus 2 місяці тому +1

      My condolences 🙏🏿

    • @Bud-E-Yield420
      @Bud-E-Yield420 2 місяці тому

      Prayers and blessings for you and your family.

  • @claudiastrong9107
    @claudiastrong9107 Місяць тому +6

    I’m seventy-two and is still the center of my joy! Praise the Lord!!❤

  • @Jesus.492
    @Jesus.492 4 місяці тому +26

    He will always be the Center of my Joy. The only hope in this sinful world is JESUS.

  • @wilkerson66aw
    @wilkerson66aw 5 місяців тому +42

    It's Friday morning @12:52 a.m. on March 28, 2024 I'm praising my God. Post your day and time. May God bless and keep all who read this

    • @inDTM
      @inDTM 4 місяці тому +3

      It’s Friday evening 9:35pm May The Father help you to receive healing, completed by obedience of THE CROSS BY CHRIST

    • @CryptoEnthusiast101
      @CryptoEnthusiast101 4 місяці тому +5

      Saturday April 6th 2024, listening to this in front of my laptop confused what next, not happy, somehow this tune came to mind, finding this lyrics so meaningful to my life right now. Thank You Jesus for I know my Joy is sure. I’m holding on to Rom 8:18.

    • @carolynmelford9553
      @carolynmelford9553 4 місяці тому +3

      Tuesday 5:25pm 04.09.2024

    • @shyannaevan3972
      @shyannaevan3972 4 місяці тому +2

      It’s Tuesday 10:13pm of April 9,2024 While I’m praising God to this song! Only God is praiseworthy ❤️ Thank You God. Thank You Jesus. For Your Joy ❤️❤️❤️

    • @abdomay4276
      @abdomay4276 4 місяці тому +3

      Love You Abba Father Saturday April 13th, 2024 5:41 p.m.

  • @mcleahlea
    @mcleahlea 2 місяці тому +3

    praise God i have overcome many traumatic experiences used abused on jobs abd personal life learning to love myself establish boundaries wuth the good Lords hell stil here could easily have aids or dead or in penitentiary or institutionalized but God said no my grace is enough for you . i was trafficked beaten robbed by larceny on jobs and personal life had a spirit of fear complied to my abusers but thanks to God i survived overcoming daily

  • @nowens8333
    @nowens8333 7 місяців тому +88

    Still listening in 2024! 💞🙏🏽

  • @shabowensful
    @shabowensful 2 роки тому +108

    This song has helped my broken heart heal💔 I lost my mother in April 2020 and I lost my husband in March 2021. Jesus you are the center of my joy! 🙌🏾

    • @MsLmt100
      @MsLmt100 2 роки тому +7

      I'm sorry for your losses. Jesus is our ultimate healer and gives us peace like no other. God bless you 💕

    • @shabowensful
      @shabowensful 2 роки тому +2

      @@MsLmt100 thank you 🙏🏾

    • @darperk1
      @darperk1 2 роки тому +4

      💫🙏🏾 JESUS Is a Healer… My Condolences in the loss of your Loved Ones… God Bless You ❣️

    • @shabowensful
      @shabowensful 2 роки тому +2

      @@darperk1 thank you.

    • @angeladay1534
      @angeladay1534 Рік тому +3

      So very sorry to hear about your, heartbreaking losses. Praying the LORD Jesus comforts and heals you and your family. 💔😢🙏🏽📖📖📖📖🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊️💖

  • @MichelleAlicia1303
    @MichelleAlicia1303 4 місяці тому +12

    26 April 2024, 20H31pm. This song just popped into my head, and here I found myself singing along to this. I am once again reminded that my joy comes from Jesus. There is an unexplainable peace when we have our eyes fixed on Jesus. 🌿

  • @isiswright970
    @isiswright970 4 роки тому +189

    Jesus! This will be forever one of my favorite songs I'm 32 years old and I am fighting stage 4 rectal cancer and I have faith in God and forever praise him!! This song just eases my soul

  • @faleciacox8372
    @faleciacox8372 2 місяці тому +7

    June 2024 and in my garage listening and praising God!! Turned 60 in May. I was diagnosed with MS 2007 and still able to get around using a cane now but He is so good and definitely the Center of My Joy!!! ❤

  • @user-ro9hs7cy6j
    @user-ro9hs7cy6j 4 місяці тому +31

    DO NOT GIVE UP NOW.KEEP THE FAITH.

    • @makingmoves6816
      @makingmoves6816 3 місяці тому +1

      God bless you and keep you! Amen! 🙏🏾

    • @faleciacox8372
      @faleciacox8372 Місяць тому +1

      When Jesus see you keep the FAITH that's when He steps in!! ❤

  • @gladysbryan8328
    @gladysbryan8328 2 місяці тому +5

    I'm am 53 and He is still the center of my Joy 🎉HAAAAAALLELUJAH Glooooooorrry to God, O how I love Jesus.

  • @sherrifortson6810
    @sherrifortson6810 11 місяців тому +33

    Praying for everyone with such precious comments. He is a healer, a sustainer, a Waymaker, a deliverer, a battle ax in the time of a battle! Lord, I’m praying for your part of the body that is hurting and in need of deliverance. Lord, keep our bodies strong. Lord, keep us day by day. Keep us in your narrow way. Your ways are true. Your ways are right. Your ways are unending, and we look to Your Light. We love You. We trust You. We adore You and magnify Your name. Our hearts of filled with praise and when the praises go up, the blessings come down. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen. Amen and Amen.

  • @caroljcarr4876
    @caroljcarr4876 4 місяці тому +10

    4-5-2024 @1:02am. Yes Lord YOU are the CENTER of my JOY❤❤❤

  • @MzBettyK
    @MzBettyK 7 місяців тому +7

    Such a wonderful worship song to our Lord and Savior still in 2024. Just beautiful, meaningful, and heartfelt.

  • @ifeanyichima9632
    @ifeanyichima9632 2 місяці тому +2

    Jesus you are the center of my joy when all hope is lost😢

  • @joydenoon1324
    @joydenoon1324 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks to you lord Jesus for been the center of my life ❤

  • @nombusosikhosana8030
    @nombusosikhosana8030 Місяць тому +2

    Good food for my soul, I am so joyful in the midst of hurricane that I' m going through.
    2024, South Africa
    Masibuyele Ku Jehova!

  • @MsSmithti1
    @MsSmithti1 4 роки тому +308

    Jesus, in the midst of the storms, pandemics, etc, you are the CENTER OF MY JOY!!!

  • @richardsetati3987
    @richardsetati3987 4 роки тому +7

    Jesus is everything mankind needs....

    • @joanmavima5423
      @joanmavima5423 5 місяців тому +1

      More than ever! Maranatha 🙌🏻

    • @cmebans35
      @cmebans35 Місяць тому +1

      Amen Amen and Amen 🙏

  • @monicahope3615
    @monicahope3615 5 років тому +158

    Such a beautiful song. It is timeless. It is gospel, not hip-hop dance club music with gospel lyrics. This song is calming me on tonight at 11:13pm, as so many things are swirling around me - enough to make someone fall out on the floor from stress! BUT GOD! I'm working on some administrative tasks right now and the UA-cam window was open and this song was on auto-pause, so I just pressed it to listen, and this is the 2nd listen. Thank you Richard Smallwood for the best reminder to all of us, in pure words, that all that's good and perfect comes from the Lord. We just need to rest in his assurances and trust Him, in the good times and in the challenging times. Jesus is truly the center of my Joy!

  • @joanchambers3861
    @joanchambers3861 Рік тому +15

    Thank you Jesus for always being the centre of my,our joy 😂😂😂!joy 😂!joy 😂like no other joy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!Hallelujah!

  • @carolhuggins8495
    @carolhuggins8495 2 роки тому +79

    I love Richard Smallwood he sings with deep spiritual feeling.

    • @vanessavanessa8974
      @vanessavanessa8974 Рік тому +3

      Yes he does!!!

    • @gillianlowe540
      @gillianlowe540 9 місяців тому +1

      I totally agree ❤❤❤❤ absolutely love it

    • @Sailormercury1990
      @Sailormercury1990 8 місяців тому +1

      Yes every song makes me cry even his fast pace songs. Lol it’s so beautiful.

  • @DeeD478
    @DeeD478 11 місяців тому +68

    This video was posted 6 years ago! But who’s here for it in 2023???

    • @kathymadonia1179
      @kathymadonia1179 7 місяців тому +3

      2024! Just love it. Jesus, You are 1st. I owe you my 1st of everything. The 1st belongs to you. Every day You are 1st. Help me Lord to never be complacent. You are close, yet You are the Holy King, Almighty God. Help us especially in America to honor & respect you. You are not our servant, our "Sugar Daddy" waiting near to give us all we want, like a screaming baby. Bring us back to respecting & honoring you. We give up pride & selfishness. Help us to be Your humble servants going & doing what You tell each of us every time. Holiness, righteousness, obedience, truth in our inward parts. Help us serve those You give us. Amen.

    • @francinefernandes2007
      @francinefernandes2007 7 місяців тому +2

      I'm here in February 2024 fasting, reading my Bible and listening to this glorious worship. Absolutely beautiful

    • @robbinhenry8726
      @robbinhenry8726 5 місяців тому

      I am definitely here for it and it's 2024!!!

    • @rufussmith6052
      @rufussmith6052 4 місяці тому

      April 2024!!! Jesus!!! The Center of My Joy!!! Forevermore!

    • @robbinhenry8726
      @robbinhenry8726 4 місяці тому +1

      This song never gets old!!

  • @claudiathomas9063
    @claudiathomas9063 Рік тому +10

    Love these old gospel songs. There is no guessing and wondering who the song is about. Jesus! Some spiritual songs today can be used with the shaking in the clubs. Lord have mercy.

  • @marionnelson7702
    @marionnelson7702 Рік тому +14

    This song got me through my wife Death! Faith and trust in God is all you need when you are lonely. Jesus began to be everything I needed. Jesus is truly the center of my Joy!

  • @timika291982
    @timika291982 Рік тому +42

    2023 still listening. Jesus your the center of my joy. All that’s good and perfect comes from you! ❤

  • @thatgirllashun
    @thatgirllashun Місяць тому +2

    It's Sunday, July 21,2024 10:21pm and my soul needed this song. I'm watching all the gospel legends in this video that are now home with the Lord. We'll done!!

    • @LindaChallenger-rl5jg
      @LindaChallenger-rl5jg 20 днів тому

      I was feeling quite low sometime last year and Richard Smallwood beautiful song came to mind I had not heard that song for around 15/20 yrs I decided to recall this beautiful positive gospel song by Richard Smallwood that song cleared up all the negatively/ all the knots in my heart and put me in good stead )(glory to God) Amen😂

  • @eugenedaniels792
    @eugenedaniels792 9 місяців тому +6

    JESUS is the CENTRE of my JOY. What a God sent song, awesome Richard, talented choir, gifted videographer and blessing to 8 million of us and counting…..

  • @jacquelinecriley8535
    @jacquelinecriley8535 Місяць тому +2

    JESUS IS THE CENTER OF MY JOY!!!...without the Hands of Jesus, l would not be... He is The Creator of my Existence, my Bright and Shining Star...HE LIFTS ME UP, HE TURNED ME AROUND... BECAUSE of His LOVE, BECAUSE of His PRESENTS, I'M!...
    Thank You Lord for all your have done for ME...
    HALLELUJAHS!❤ HALLELUJAHS!!❤ HALLELUJAHS!!! ❤
    Amen...😇🙏🏾🕊️

  • @tommieboose7649
    @tommieboose7649 2 роки тому +22

    No disrespect to other anointed singers , but this can not be duplicated. This man has such an anointed voice.

  • @rodrickhudson6537
    @rodrickhudson6537 Місяць тому +1

    Richard Smallwood is one of the greatest composers ever. Not just in Gospel, but music in general. One of the GOATS!

  • @mscupcakedreamson36
    @mscupcakedreamson36 4 роки тому +90

    “When I’ve lost my direction, you are my compass.” That part gets me!
    Then, when he says, “You are why I find pleasure for the simple things in life.”, I lose it everytime.

  • @cherylgilliard3891
    @cherylgilliard3891 3 роки тому +34

    The annointing in his hands....his heart.....his singing...Simply God. 💕

  • @robinford9974
    @robinford9974 8 місяців тому +17

    I feel HIS PRESENCE when I hear this song... I'm wrecked every time!!!! Thank you JESUS, I will be lost without you Lord!!! Thank you for your mercy and love ❤ I'm so grateful that you saved a wretch like me. GLORY TO YOUR HOLY NAME 🙌

  • @philipsebi9640
    @philipsebi9640 4 місяці тому +3

    Can't ever stop singing this song. Hallelujah 🖐️

  • @jeremyballon
    @jeremyballon 4 роки тому +91

    Jesus is still the center of my joy in 2020! Can I get a witness?

    • @jacqulinebrown1888
      @jacqulinebrown1888 3 роки тому +1

      Yes❗ YES ❗YES❗MY CENTER & EVERYTHING ELSE💗💗❤. AMEN👍

    • @LisaRice
      @LisaRice 3 роки тому +1

      YES YES AND M0RE YESES. AMEN AND 2021 AND BEYOND

    • @joymiller1472
      @joymiller1472 3 роки тому +1

      Yes he is, Amen🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @joymiller1472
      @joymiller1472 3 роки тому +1

      Yes he is, Amen🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @pamelaferrell2731
      @pamelaferrell2731 3 роки тому +1

      4/21. O my goodness 👏

  • @daelonadaway3513
    @daelonadaway3513 15 днів тому +1

    Thank You Jesus!!! God gave me joy, and the world can't take it away!

  • @veehenry8026
    @veehenry8026 Рік тому +302

    Still Powerful!!! And still listening in 2023. Entertaining HIS presence right at this moment and it feels great. When it's all said and done, JESUS, you're the center of my joy!❤

    • @gretaanderson2874
      @gretaanderson2874 Рік тому +6

      Love dis song❤

    • @larrymartin2093
      @larrymartin2093 Рік тому +7

      Oh how I love JESUS.Thank You Father God for Your Son.Also the Holy Spirit.❤❤❤ .My EVERYTHING.

    • @kenarco3765
      @kenarco3765 Рік тому +6

      Im Glad I get to sing it at church with the chior This Sunday I love song

    • @just-inclayton7731
      @just-inclayton7731 Рік тому +7

      Amen to that in 2023! The blood STILL works❤ Thank You Jesus!

    • @joycewilliams4117
      @joycewilliams4117 Рік тому +8

      I was told my nephew mother was in the hospital.....I am praying for her as I listen to this song please pray with me . God bless all of you.

  • @SherrySimmons-em2gz
    @SherrySimmons-em2gz 2 місяці тому +2

    This is my favorite song. Jesus, you are the center of my joy.

  • @benniebryant2950
    @benniebryant2950 7 років тому +439

    Dr. Smallwood is truly a gift from God. I listen to this and Total Praise daily. He was anointed when he wrote them. Songs that will renew the spirit!

  • @imonay
    @imonay 2 роки тому +7

    Today is Sunday, February 27th, 2022 9:15pm. There’s a war between Russia and Ukraine, while there’s a pandemic. It’s hard to believe. But I just mentioned this song in a text to this man I started talking to yesterday. “Jesus, You’re the center of my joy…” Decided to come on here to listen to it again.

  • @cynthialurry7569
    @cynthialurry7569 4 роки тому +66

    I love. this Song I lost 8 family Members in 2019.The last 2 was Very. Personal My Father pass Away in September 2019. My Brother In December 14.2019 But God Brought Me Through It

    • @realcyrusjohn
      @realcyrusjohn 4 роки тому +4

      Condolences to your fam

    • @normamackey140
      @normamackey140 3 роки тому +1

      I am watching in Nassau Bahamas Love it

    • @kimbartlett5006
      @kimbartlett5006 3 роки тому +1

      I just lost my brother, I can't even cry, I am so numb, when I read your comments if gave me such hope that I will get over the pain U can't even cry. Thank you so much♥️

    • @antoinettegilbert9258
      @antoinettegilbert9258 3 роки тому +3

      GOD will hold U,when they ALL turn their backs n walk away!!❤️🙏🏾💓

    • @kimbartlett5006
      @kimbartlett5006 3 роки тому +2

      @@antoinettegilbert9258 Thank you, for the love, Antoinette ♥️♥️♥️

  • @robinjohnson4287
    @robinjohnson4287 2 роки тому +30

    This song will never grow old. Jesus, the center of my joy! My Rock! My Anchor! My Contentment! My Everything!!!!!

  • @brendajohnson8501
    @brendajohnson8501 4 роки тому +123

    This song calmed my heart, thank you Lord

  • @cheryld6975
    @cheryld6975 4 роки тому +77

    There is none like him! He is my friend when I'm lonely, my lawyer, my everything. Thank God I know him. He's the perfect friend and father.

  • @andreacombs7605
    @andreacombs7605 3 роки тому +4

    After listening to Jonathan Bulter fallen in love with Jesus!!!And now this song!!! What more can I do but cry when I think about what Jesus has done for me 😭😭😭oh how I love you Jesus!!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lungiledlamini4447
    @lungiledlamini4447 3 роки тому +14

    Jesus NEVER runs out!!! He is the center of my joy ( a feeling of great pleasure and happiness in spite of turmoil) !!! "When nights are cold and long.....

  • @pastortjh
    @pastortjh 7 років тому +686

    This song moves me to tears even still as old as it is!!!! We may NOT always have happiness but with God and through Christ we can always have Joy!!!!! Amen

  • @sandraballenger8050
    @sandraballenger8050 3 роки тому +5

    My brother Rick loved this song. When I hear it I feel him close to me.

  • @NaturalDivineGoddess
    @NaturalDivineGoddess 4 роки тому +33

    "All that's good and perfect comes from you.."

  • @mariabarnes5375
    @mariabarnes5375 3 роки тому +16

    Jesus has always been the center of the world's joy we just have to receive it🤗

  • @lindanichols3717
    @lindanichols3717 Рік тому +15

    Yes Lord you are the CENTER OF MY JOY. 🙏🏾

  • @MrSixtysevencamaro
    @MrSixtysevencamaro 3 роки тому +74

    Amazing pianist. His classical influence really shows here..Amazing musician

    • @dana4751
      @dana4751 2 роки тому +2

      Really. He's amazing like that, something rich about the quality of Smallwood music. Absolutely rich. Praise God. Top quality blessing!!

    • @angeladay1534
      @angeladay1534 Рік тому +2

      Yeppers! 🙌🏽🎹🎵🕊️💖⛪🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽📖📖📖💯

  • @puma2837
    @puma2837 7 місяців тому +11

    Yessssss I needed this in 2024!!! 7 JAN 24

  • @fredauwaeyionu
    @fredauwaeyionu 27 днів тому +1

    The Lord Put this Song on my Heart ❤️ Now I'm going to sing it in Jesus Christ Holy Name Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @lindawyche6837
    @lindawyche6837 3 роки тому +7

    Jesus will always be the center of my JOY👏🏽👏🏽

  • @sheaclarkson8206
    @sheaclarkson8206 3 роки тому +14

    Whoever gave this a thumbs down... Please listen to this again.... Let your heart feel it... You will change your mind....

  • @andreachrys8164
    @andreachrys8164 7 років тому +420

    Impossible to not feel the presence of God,

    • @mrcontroversial1497
      @mrcontroversial1497 7 років тому +5

      It's just emotions

    • @MegaPrincess43
      @MegaPrincess43 7 років тому +10

      Andrea Chrys Impossible not to feel Good presence! This song brings me to worship and tears. The simple things in life..... Jesus is there!

    • @naomipimpton542
      @naomipimpton542 6 років тому +3

      Andrea Chrys yes indeed!!

    • @grizzlemc1662
      @grizzlemc1662 6 років тому +2

      cry cry cry sometimes but they tell me crying is good!!!

    • @bettyemoon4054
      @bettyemoon4054 6 років тому +1

      Andrea Chry

  • @ashleyrooks4204
    @ashleyrooks4204 Рік тому +12

    Lord, I thank you for the anointing you put in Dr. Smallwood's heart to create this masterpiece.

  • @elizabethavery7347
    @elizabethavery7347 3 роки тому +7

    I love you Jesus you are the center of my joy especially now during the passing of my big sister

  • @jon-taenugent6669
    @jon-taenugent6669 2 роки тому +31

    All that’s good and perfect comes from Him. 🙏🏾

  • @USAJOBSHumanResourceConsultant
    @USAJOBSHumanResourceConsultant 4 роки тому +207

    Just wondering how I feel listening to this song during covid-19 pandemic 5/19/20. Yes I still love it and believe God will carry us through.

  • @marcellusgrimmond6405
    @marcellusgrimmond6405 3 роки тому +32

    Beautiful. This is not just singing but this is true worship

  • @user-ip5li1bq1m
    @user-ip5li1bq1m 7 місяців тому +3

    One anointed man, filled with the SPIRIT .♡♡♡♡♡

  • @barbaraervin2537
    @barbaraervin2537 8 місяців тому +5

    Glory HALLELUJAH
    Jesus is my center of my joy. What a Blessed Assurance!!!!
    Thank You Lord Jesus!!!!

  • @alaya3410
    @alaya3410 3 роки тому +14

    Jesus you are the center of my joy! You are the heart of my contentment....

  • @kimberlycoffey8037
    @kimberlycoffey8037 4 роки тому +4

    My God, if you have a relationship with Jesus, THIS SONG just gives you that assurance. ❤️🙏🏾😢

  • @petrinawilkins-perry6079
    @petrinawilkins-perry6079 5 років тому +12

    This was my wedding song in 2014 and my dad gave me away...He is deceased as of Dec. 2018..this song will always be my favorite! JESUS IS THE CENTER OF MY JOY!!

  • @SonyaNashKy
    @SonyaNashKy Місяць тому +1

    I woke up with this song in my heart. As Hurricane Beryl approaches my beloved home country Jamaica, I will remember the center of my joy🙏🏾

  • @luckytube22theoneandonly59
    @luckytube22theoneandonly59 2 роки тому +6

    I'm feeling sad and happy at the same time, seeing that some of the people in this video has gone home to be with the Lord. God bless their soul.

  • @mrsblue3011
    @mrsblue3011 2 роки тому +5

    That second brother made the perfect switch! Two fine pianists. Praise the Lord.

  • @waiting4jesus480
    @waiting4jesus480 3 роки тому +6

    Jesus is the compass for my way, hope for all I do, the heart of my contentment---the center of my joy!!!

  • @Bowdrie007
    @Bowdrie007 2 роки тому +9

    One of my fondest childhood memories is listening to the old Black Gospel radio station after church on Sunday nights. All the family eating, listening and just enjoying the phenomenal music. Feel like a lot of these powerful songs are lost in many churches today.

  • @holteqn
    @holteqn 4 роки тому +14

    You are why I find pleasure in the SIMPLE things in life; My company keeper!; My doctor!; My lawyer!; Thank You, Jesus!!

  • @cherylclarke1452
    @cherylclarke1452 Рік тому +17

    My husband passed on December 12, 2022. This song popped up on my phone in the following week and ministered to me in my grief. The first two lines says it all. I had it sung after my tribute at his funeral. I wake singing it during the night and when I start humming during the day, this is the song.

  • @Luvmustangs37
    @Luvmustangs37 Рік тому +14

    I’m at work and realized I had been humming this song for a while. Thank you Lord for the reminder!🙌🏽

  • @coralynrojas8934
    @coralynrojas8934 2 роки тому +13

    Preach it Bro Richard !!!!! YEAH !!! The choir is awesome ….singing with such ease in God’s presence !!! YEAH !!!!

  • @gladyssmoot8307
    @gladyssmoot8307 2 роки тому +8

    Hallelujah thank you Lord

  • @mildredpierce4506
    @mildredpierce4506 7 років тому +163

    This was one of the songs that kept me inspired when I was battling cancer 4 years ago. Another was Calvary by both Richard Smallwood and Mahalia Jackson.

    • @angelllanes4602
      @angelllanes4602 5 років тому +3

      So how's you health know sister God bless you today and ever.

    • @marcuscarter9402
      @marcuscarter9402 5 років тому +4

      Wow look at God!!!!!

    • @TurnFromWickedness
      @TurnFromWickedness 5 років тому +3

      Thanks for the recommendation. I checked out Calvary and now I'm in love with it also.

  • @joirobinson8019
    @joirobinson8019 3 роки тому +70

    I listen to this song everyday. Each day it’s a different reason, but I know it gives me the security I need, it gives me strength, and let’s me know the Lord is with me always. He loves me and makes me so very HAPPY.

  • @rosettasmithdears7161
    @rosettasmithdears7161 4 роки тому +67

    Amen! Yes. Jesus is "The Center Of My Joy" I would have no joy without You.I appreciate Richard Smallwood and his amazing group/singers.

    • @patriciadandridge5485
      @patriciadandridge5485 4 роки тому +2

      Without Jesus there is no true joy. Lasting joy, forever joy, unchanging joy, unstoppable joy, all encompassing joy is His gift to us. I love this song and yes it brings tears to my eyes too.
      Hallelujah!!!

    • @baby_kniyalink9442
      @baby_kniyalink9442 4 роки тому +1

      @@patriciadandridge5485 AMEN n AMEN

    • @choirbuzz7786
      @choirbuzz7786 3 роки тому

      The God of Angels Armies 🙏🏿🙏🏿 ua-cam.com/video/cY0DhushY_0/v-deo.html

  • @nokubongamazibuko1834
    @nokubongamazibuko1834 4 роки тому +260

    In the midst of everything happening in 2020, Jesus Christ You remain the center of my joy. 😭

  • @Tdog_4Life
    @Tdog_4Life 5 років тому +34

    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
    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, ohh
    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
    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, woah
    Jesus, you're the center of my joy
    All that's good and perfect comes from you (all that's good and perfect)
    You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do
    Jesus (Jesus), you are (you are) the center (the center) of my joy
    Jesus (Jesus), you are (you are) the center (the center) of my joy
    Jesus (Jesus), you are (you are) the center (the center) of my joy
    You are everything (Jesus), everything (you are)
    Everything (the center) everything (of my joy)
    You're my joy (Jesus) in my sorrow (you are)
    You're my hope (the center) for tomorrow (of my joy)
    When I'm lonely (Jesus), feel inside (you are)
    You're the lifter (the center) of my head (of my joy)
    You're my music (Jesus), you're my song (you are)
    You're my joy (the center) all day long (of my joy)
    Woah, Jesus, you're the center of my joy
    Of my joy
    Songwriters: Gloria Gaither / Richard Smallwood / William Gaither

  • @larrymartin2093
    @larrymartin2093 5 місяців тому +2

    Yes.its not just another day that the LORD has kept me. It's a MIGHTY BLESSING THAT THE LORD HAS GIVEN ME (US)ANOTHER DAY. HE DOESN'T HAVE TO, BUT, HIS GENEROUS LOVE FOR US WARRENTS ANOTHER DAY. THANK YOU FATHER GOD FOR YOUR ABSOLUTE LOVE AND MERCY. TO THEE,PRAISE,PRAYERS, HONOR. STRENGTHEN ME DEAR GOD IN JESUS'SNAME. YOUR SON AND MY LORD AND SAVIOR. ❤

  • @fngm48
    @fngm48 4 роки тому +10

    All that’s good and perfect comes from you🙏🏾

  • @LillianJackson-qy7sj
    @LillianJackson-qy7sj 5 місяців тому +1

    IF YOU DON'T KNOW JESUS YOU CAN'T APPRECIATE THIS SONG THE DEVIL IS BUSY BUT HE WON'T STEAL MY JOY THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR MR RICHARD SMALLWOOD HE IS A BLESSING TO ALL WHO HEAR HIM AND UNDERSTAND LOVE❤❤❤

  • @rosettasmithdears7161
    @rosettasmithdears7161 4 роки тому +94

    This is such an amazing song… I could listen to “The Center Of My Joy”
    24/7. Amen.

    • @choirbuzz7786
      @choirbuzz7786 3 роки тому

      The God of Angels Armies 🙏🏿🙏🏿 ua-cam.com/video/cY0DhushY_0/v-deo.html

    • @ernestobabilonia2459
      @ernestobabilonia2459 3 роки тому

      @@choirbuzz7786
      UU

    • @anitahamilton1770
      @anitahamilton1770 2 роки тому +1

      The Joy of the Lord is my strength! Love this song.

    • @servant4473
      @servant4473 2 роки тому

      After you listen to this song, Get on your knees and ask Jesus to come into your heart and take complete control of your life and will. Then read the Bible.

    • @Pokie22
      @Pokie22 Рік тому

      X1〕9(

  • @deborahmoore8065
    @deborahmoore8065 4 місяці тому +1

    Hallelujah! Hallelujah!, Hallelujah! I'm still listening. Glory to God! What an awesome God we serve. I thank God for blessing over, and, over, and, over, and, over, and, over again. I thank God for being a forgiven God. He loves us so much that he forgives us over, and, over, and,over soooooo many times. The bible says we're as sheep for the slaughter. Thank God for his grace and mercy. I thank God for looking beyond our faults, and, seeing the need in our lives. Hallelujah! Glory to the Lamb of God! Thank you Richard Smallwood for your songs of praise, and, worship. Today is Sunday; April 21,2024, and, the time is 1:10pm , Eastern Standard Time.

  • @patriciaholmes4741
    @patriciaholmes4741 3 роки тому +17

    God will ALWAYS be the CENTER IF MY JOY!

  • @marvinjames8080
    @marvinjames8080 3 роки тому +6

    I’m praying for you the 1.6K that gave this a thumbs down. I seriously am so glad I don’t have that amount of pain in my heart to think that! Thank you Jesus for being the center of my Joy!

  • @kennypayne9259
    @kennypayne9259 6 років тому +132

    You can't beat the sound of a black choir. They feel rhythm different from us white folks. I still love it no matter what!!

    • @tayajones6605
      @tayajones6605 6 років тому +14

      Kenny Payne it's not about who sings it it's the words that move you but your right it's the conviction behind the voices

    • @nortonsebie
      @nortonsebie 6 років тому +3

      Kenny Payne .

    • @gregkurtz994
      @gregkurtz994 6 років тому +3

      They do not. and what do you mean no matter what?

    • @debrasatchel279
      @debrasatchel279 5 років тому +8

      We are God's praise. We are Judah.

    • @P.H.888
      @P.H.888 4 роки тому +10

      DEBRA SATCHEL Judah was from Shem
      Not Africa.
      It was Ham who went down into Africa Egypt, Put & Ethiopia‼️
      King Solomon son of David wrote the black girl in the field!
      Why would he mention her being black if they were all black?
      Middle East people are olive skinned
      God is Not even interested in your skin colour! 🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏻