Today the family and I went to a church we are trying out. One of the songs used this morning was “Trading my Sorrows” by Matt Redman. It’s been a while since I’ve sung this song that I thought I’d take a moment and share it with you all.
Matt Redman is a Christian songwriter who lives in England. He has written many praise and worship songs. He has worked on various conferences and with Hillsong. He has won various awards, and generally worked to helped people praise the Lord effectively.
Lyrics
I’m trading my sorrows
I’m trading my shame
I’m laying them down for the joy of the lord
I’m trading my sickness
I’m trading my pain
I’m laying it down for the joy of the lord
We say yes lord yes lord yes yes lord
Yes lord yes lord yes yes lord
Yes lord yes lord yes yes lord amen
I’m pressed but not crushed persecuted but not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure
That his joy’s gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning
This version made me smile. Recalled me back to a time at VBS when my lad sang this song with the other children, doing these same actions.
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