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 them down for the joy of the Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes yes Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes yes Lord, Amen
I am pressed but not crushed,
Persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse
For His promise will endure
That His joy is gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes in the morning || Yes Lord ||
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 them down for the joy of the Lord || Yes Lord ||
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Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Darrell Evans
Life often brings burdens of grief, pain, and weakness that feel overwhelming, but Jesus invites us into a divine exchange. When we lay down our heaviness at His feet, He replaces our sorrow with a deep, unshakeable joy that serves as our strength. Even when we are pressed on every side, God's grace ensures we are never crushed or abandoned. As you sing, open your hands and heart to surrender your struggles to Him, trusting that He is turning your mourning into joy.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Nehemiah 8:10: “Nehemiah said, 'Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.'”
- Psalm 30:11: “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-9: “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”